Chicago Blackhawks

Ice Hockey NHL KeyBank Center Fri 21 Nov 19:00

Buffalo Sabres

  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Correct Score
  4. Odds
  5. Team Stats
  6. Player Stats
  7. Player Props
  8. Team News
  9. Lineups
  10. Injuries
  11. Roster
  12. Standings
  13. Live Stream

NHL Betting Preview: Blackhawks vs Sabres

The Chicago Blackhawks go up against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Friday, November 21.

Back a Cagey Encounter

It’s definitely worth considering an Under 6.5 goals bet, especially at betting odds of -132. The Blackhawks and the Sabres could struggle to find the net enough times.

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7 Wins for Sabres in Past 10 H2H Games

Chicago Blackhawks have enjoyed three consecutive road victories. They lost 3-2 in their previous game at home to Seattle Kraken at United Center. Tyler Bertuzzi and Teuvo Teraevaeinen scored one goal each.

Buffalo Sabres lost their last game, being beaten at home to Calgary Flames 6-2 at KeyBank Center. Mattias Samuelsson and Tage Thompson scored one goal apiece.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Sabres triumphed 6-2 when they last played the Hawks. This head-to-head was played at KeyBank Center. The Sabres have racked up four straight victories over the Hawks. On the head-to-head front, they have won 7 of the past 10.

Starting Goalies

Arvid Soderblom (Expected)
Season W-L-OTL: GAA: SV%: SO:
24/25 3-2-1 2.5 .912 0
23/24 5-22-1 3.92 .879 0
Alex Lyon (Expected)
Season W-L-OTL: GAA: SV%: SO:
24/25 3-5-3 3.1 .907 1
23/24 21-18-4 3.05 .904 2
Chicago Blackhawks – Last 10 Games

5 wins, 3 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.3 goals from 25.7 shots on goal, with a 22.9% powerplay efficiency. The Hawks have given up 2.6 goals from 32.8 shots, averaging 3.8 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 84.2%.

Connor Bedard is the top points scorer with 17 points, 7 goals and 10 assists, with Tyler Bertuzzi racking up 11 points, 8 goals and 3 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Spencer Knight have a 2.83 goal against average with a .916 save percentage, including one shutout.

Buffalo Sabres – Last 10 Games

The Sabres have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.7 goals from 25.7 shots on goal, with a 7.9% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 4.0 goals from 31.0 shots, averaging 3.4 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 91.2%.

The top points scorer is Tage Thompson with 10 points, 6 goals and 4 assists, while Alex Tuch is next best after having 7 points, 4 goals and 3 assists. Goalie Colten Ellis have a 3.77 GAA with a .886 SV%.

Chicago Blackhawks vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction & Picks

Our Chicago Blackhawks vs Buffalo Sabres betting guide delivers expert insight, including a main match pick, scoreline advice, standout player props and bet builder recommendations. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

We’re not anticipating the net to be found frequently and that directs us to an Unders pick on the total goals line. Let’s grab the -132 that this outcome happens in the NHL game.

We only make our hockey predictions after confirming the latest team news. Studying recent form and digging into the most relevant NHL stats also helps us build a complete picture.

Key Blackhawks vs Sabres stats:

  • The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Blackhawks games on the road.
  • The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 20 Blackhawks games.
  • The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Blackhawks games on the road.
  • The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Sabres games at home.
  • The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 11 of the last 20 Sabres games at home.

Under 6.5 Probability

According to the best NHL betting sites, our pick has a 56.8% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jack Quinn Over 1.5 Shots -200 BetMGM logo

Jack Quinn (Sabres) has recorded Over 1.5 shots on goal in 4 straight home games. We recommend backing the -200 that he is able to cover the line, with this Shots on Goal wager hopefully providing a return.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 6.5
To Score Connor Bedard
Shots on Goal Jack Quinn Over 1.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Under 6.5 goals. We’ve also gone for Connor Bedard (Blackhawks) to be among the scorers and Jack Quinn (Sabres) to have Over 1.5 shots.

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Chicago Blackhawks vs Buffalo Sabres Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Sabres Could Have the Edge Say the Books

Buffalo Sabres are regarded as having a 65% chance of winning this game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -189. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Chicago Blackhawks are trading at +155.

The puck line is 1.5, with the total goals line at 6.5. Hockey fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Totals wager. If you're keen on Over 6.5, this selection is available at +108.

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Tage Thompson is the First Goalscorer Favorite

Tage Thompson is favorite to be First Goalscorer at +850. If you want to back him to score the last goal, you can get similar odds.

Player Goals

Tage Thompson (Sabres)
First
+120
Anytime
+850
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Connor Bedard (Blackhawks)
First
+135
Anytime
+900
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Alex Tuch (Sabres)
First
+195
Anytime
+1200
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Tyler Bertuzzi (Blackhawks)
First
+210
Anytime
+1400
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Player Assists

Rasmus Dahlin (Sabres)
Over 0.5
-130
Under 0.5
-105
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Connor Bedard (Blackhawks)
Over 0.5
-115
Under 0.5
-118
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Tage Thompson (Sabres)
Over 0.5
+130
Under 0.5
-175
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Teuvo Teravainen (Blackhawks)
Over 0.5
+145
Under 0.5
-200
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Player Shots

Tage Thompson (Sabres)
Over 3.5
-145
Under 3.5
+105
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Connor Bedard (Blackhawks)
Over 3.5
+120
Under 3.5
-164
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Micro Betting

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Chicago Blackhawks logo Chicago Blackhawks Stats
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Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
Puck Line
Puck Line
Total Goals
Total Goals
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
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Team News
# Player GP MIN G A P +/-
98 Connor Bedard 20 21.09 13 16 29 8
59 Tyler Bertuzzi 17 17.72 10 7 17 1
86 Teuvo Teraevaeinen 20 19.34 5 10 15 8
# Player GP MIN G A P +/-
72 Tage Thompson 20 19.07 10 8 18 -6
89 Alex Tuch 20 18.69 7 9 16 1
26 Rasmus Dahlin 17 24.58 1 13 14 -8

Injuries & Suspensions

Chicago Blackhawks Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Laurent Brossoit
Injured
Jason Dickinson
Injured
Nick Foligno
Injured
Shea Weber
Injured

Buffalo Sabres Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Justin Danforth
Injured
Michael Kesselring
Injured
Josh Norris
Injured
Jiri Kulich
Unavailable

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Chicago Blackhawks Lineups

20 Nov NHL
Kraken 3-2 Blackhawks
18 Nov NHL
Flames 2-5 Blackhawks
15 Nov NHL
Maple Leafs 2-3 Blackhawks
12 Nov NHL
Devils 4-3 Blackhawks
09 Nov NHL
Blackhawks 5-1 Red Wings
07 Nov NHL
Blackhawks 4-0 Flames
05 Nov NHL
Blackhawks 5-2 Canucks
03 Nov NHL
Blackhawks 1-3 Kraken
01 Nov NHL
Blackhawks 2-3 Oilers
30 Oct NHL
Blackhawks 3-6 Jets

Previous Buffalo Sabres Lineups

19 Nov NHL
Flames 6-2 Sabres
17 Nov NHL
Oilers 1-5 Sabres
15 Nov NHL
Sabres 5-4 Red Wings
13 Nov NHL
Sabres 3-6 Avalanche
12 Nov NHL
Sabres 2-5 Mammoth
08 Nov NHL
Sabres 3-6 Hurricanes
06 Nov NHL
Blues 3-0 Sabres
04 Nov NHL
Mammoth 2-1 Sabres
01 Nov NHL
Capitals 3-4 Sabres
30 Oct NHL
Sabres 3-4 Bruins
NHL Standings Select Season
Metropolitan GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Carolina 20 13 5 2 28 0.7 9 12 73 58 15 6-2-1 7-3-1 1-1 6-4 1L
2 New Jersey 20 13 6 1 27 0.675 8 11 62 58 4 7-0-1 6-6-0 2-0 5-5 2L
3 NY Islanders 21 12 7 2 26 0.619 9 12 69 64 5 4-3-1 8-4-1 0-2 7-3 2W
4 Pittsburgh 19 10 5 4 24 0.632 10 10 62 50 12 5-2-1 5-3-3 0-3 4-6 1W
5 Washington 21 11 8 2 24 0.571 10 11 68 57 11 6-4-1 5-4-1 0-2 5-5 3W
6 Columbus 21 11 8 2 24 0.571 6 8 65 67 -2 5-3-1 6-5-1 3-1 4-6 1W
7 Philadelphia 19 10 6 3 23 0.605 4 6 54 53 1 7-3-2 3-3-1 4-0 5-5 1W
8 NY Rangers 22 10 10 2 22 0.5 7 9 56 58 -2 1-7-1 9-3-1 1-0 5-5 3L
East Atlantic GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Detroit 21 12 8 1 25 0.595 9 10 62 67 -5 7-4-1 5-4-0 2-0 4-6 1L
2 Tampa Bay 20 11 7 2 24 0.6 8 11 61 57 4 6-5-0 5-2-2 0-0 7-3 2W
3 Ottawa 20 10 6 4 24 0.6 7 8 67 67 0 6-3-2 4-3-2 2-0 5-5 1W
4 Boston 22 12 10 0 24 0.545 8 11 72 73 -1 8-4-0 4-6-0 1-0 7-3 2L
5 Florida 20 11 8 1 23 0.575 10 10 59 59 0 8-2-1 3-6-0 1-1 6-4 2W
6 Montreal 20 10 7 3 23 0.575 5 10 67 74 -7 5-5-1 5-2-2 0-2 3-7 5L
7 Toronto 21 9 9 3 21 0.5 6 9 72 77 -5 8-4-3 1-5-0 0-0 4-6 1L
8 Buffalo 20 7 9 4 18 0.45 5 6 58 71 -13 6-4-2 1-5-2 1-0 3-7 1L
East Central GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Colorado 20 14 1 5 33 0.825 13 14 84 50 34 8-0-2 6-1-3 0-2 9-1 7W
2 Dallas 21 13 5 3 29 0.69 10 11 70 59 11 6-4-1 7-1-2 2-1 7-3 1W
3 Winnipeg 19 12 7 0 24 0.632 10 11 64 52 12 6-3-0 6-4-0 1-0 6-4 2W
4 Chicago 20 10 6 4 24 0.6 9 10 66 52 14 5-3-2 5-3-2 0-1 5-5 1L
5 Minnesota 21 10 7 4 24 0.571 6 8 60 64 -4 7-3-3 3-4-1 2-0 7-3 3W
6 Utah 21 10 8 3 23 0.548 7 10 63 65 -2 5-2-1 5-6-2 0-0 2-8 4L
7 St Louis 21 6 9 6 18 0.429 6 6 57 81 -24 3-5-4 3-4-2 0-2 3-7 4L
8 Nashville 20 6 10 4 16 0.4 4 5 49 70 -21 5-5-2 1-5-2 1-0 2-8 1L
West Pacific GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Anaheim 21 13 7 1 27 0.643 9 12 76 66 10 7-2-0 6-5-1 1-0 6-4 1L
2 Vegas 20 10 4 6 26 0.65 9 10 64 56 8 5-3-3 5-1-3 0-1 4-6 2W
3 Seattle 20 10 5 5 25 0.625 7 10 54 56 -2 6-1-3 4-4-2 0-2 5-5 1W
4 LA Kings 21 10 6 5 25 0.595 6 9 59 61 -2 1-4-2 9-2-3 1-4 5-5 2L
5 San Jose 21 10 8 3 23 0.548 4 9 63 68 -5 6-3-3 4-5-0 1-1 7-3 2W
6 Edmonton 23 9 9 5 23 0.5 4 9 68 84 -16 5-1-2 4-8-3 0-2 3-7 3L
7 Vancouver 22 9 11 2 20 0.455 5 7 69 81 -12 3-6-1 6-5-1 2-0 3-7 2L
8 Calgary 22 6 13 3 15 0.341 5 5 51 69 -18 3-4-2 3-9-1 1-2 4-6 1W
Eastern GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Carolina 20 13 5 2 28 0.7 9 12 73 58 15 6-2-1 7-3-1 1-1 6-4 1L
2 New Jersey 20 13 6 1 27 0.675 8 11 62 58 4 7-0-1 6-6-0 2-0 5-5 2L
3 NY Islanders 21 12 7 2 26 0.619 9 12 69 64 5 4-3-1 8-4-1 0-2 7-3 2W
4 Detroit 21 12 8 1 25 0.595 9 10 62 67 -5 7-4-1 5-4-0 2-0 4-6 1L
5 Pittsburgh 19 10 5 4 24 0.632 10 10 62 50 12 5-2-1 5-3-3 0-3 4-6 1W
6 Tampa Bay 20 11 7 2 24 0.6 8 11 61 57 4 6-5-0 5-2-2 0-0 7-3 2W
7 Ottawa 20 10 6 4 24 0.6 7 8 67 67 0 6-3-2 4-3-2 2-0 5-5 1W
8 Washington 21 11 8 2 24 0.571 10 11 68 57 11 6-4-1 5-4-1 0-2 5-5 3W
9 Columbus 21 11 8 2 24 0.571 6 8 65 67 -2 5-3-1 6-5-1 3-1 4-6 1W
10 Boston 22 12 10 0 24 0.545 8 11 72 73 -1 8-4-0 4-6-0 1-0 7-3 2L
11 Philadelphia 19 10 6 3 23 0.605 4 6 54 53 1 7-3-2 3-3-1 4-0 5-5 1W
12 Florida 20 11 8 1 23 0.575 10 10 59 59 0 8-2-1 3-6-0 1-1 6-4 2W
13 Montreal 20 10 7 3 23 0.575 5 10 67 74 -7 5-5-1 5-2-2 0-2 3-7 5L
14 NY Rangers 22 10 10 2 22 0.5 7 9 56 58 -2 1-7-1 9-3-1 1-0 5-5 3L
15 Toronto 21 9 9 3 21 0.5 6 9 72 77 -5 8-4-3 1-5-0 0-0 4-6 1L
16 Buffalo 20 7 9 4 18 0.45 5 6 58 71 -13 6-4-2 1-5-2 1-0 3-7 1L
Western GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Colorado 20 14 1 5 33 0.825 13 14 84 50 34 8-0-2 6-1-3 0-2 9-1 7W
2 Dallas 21 13 5 3 29 0.69 10 11 70 59 11 6-4-1 7-1-2 2-1 7-3 1W
3 Anaheim 21 13 7 1 27 0.643 9 12 76 66 10 7-2-0 6-5-1 1-0 6-4 1L
4 Vegas 20 10 4 6 26 0.65 9 10 64 56 8 5-3-3 5-1-3 0-1 4-6 2W
5 Seattle 20 10 5 5 25 0.625 7 10 54 56 -2 6-1-3 4-4-2 0-2 5-5 1W
6 LA Kings 21 10 6 5 25 0.595 6 9 59 61 -2 1-4-2 9-2-3 1-4 5-5 2L
7 Winnipeg 19 12 7 0 24 0.632 10 11 64 52 12 6-3-0 6-4-0 1-0 6-4 2W
8 Chicago 20 10 6 4 24 0.6 9 10 66 52 14 5-3-2 5-3-2 0-1 5-5 1L
9 Minnesota 21 10 7 4 24 0.571 6 8 60 64 -4 7-3-3 3-4-1 2-0 7-3 3W
10 Utah 21 10 8 3 23 0.548 7 10 63 65 -2 5-2-1 5-6-2 0-0 2-8 4L
11 San Jose 21 10 8 3 23 0.548 4 9 63 68 -5 6-3-3 4-5-0 1-1 7-3 2W
12 Edmonton 23 9 9 5 23 0.5 4 9 68 84 -16 5-1-2 4-8-3 0-2 3-7 3L
13 Vancouver 22 9 11 2 20 0.455 5 7 69 81 -12 3-6-1 6-5-1 2-0 3-7 2L
14 St Louis 21 6 9 6 18 0.429 6 6 57 81 -24 3-5-4 3-4-2 0-2 3-7 4L
15 Nashville 20 6 10 4 16 0.4 4 5 49 70 -21 5-5-2 1-5-2 1-0 2-8 1L
16 Calgary 22 6 13 3 15 0.341 5 5 51 69 -18 3-4-2 3-9-1 1-2 4-6 1W
GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Colorado 20 14 1 5 33 0.825 13 14 84 50 34 8-0-2 6-1-3 0-2 9-1 7W
2 Dallas 21 13 5 3 29 0.69 10 11 70 59 11 6-4-1 7-1-2 2-1 7-3 1W
3 Carolina 20 13 5 2 28 0.7 9 12 73 58 15 6-2-1 7-3-1 1-1 6-4 1L
4 New Jersey 20 13 6 1 27 0.675 8 11 62 58 4 7-0-1 6-6-0 2-0 5-5 2L
5 Anaheim 21 13 7 1 27 0.643 9 12 76 66 10 7-2-0 6-5-1 1-0 6-4 1L
6 Vegas 20 10 4 6 26 0.65 9 10 64 56 8 5-3-3 5-1-3 0-1 4-6 2W
7 NY Islanders 21 12 7 2 26 0.619 9 12 69 64 5 4-3-1 8-4-1 0-2 7-3 2W
8 Seattle 20 10 5 5 25 0.625 7 10 54 56 -2 6-1-3 4-4-2 0-2 5-5 1W
9 Detroit 21 12 8 1 25 0.595 9 10 62 67 -5 7-4-1 5-4-0 2-0 4-6 1L
10 LA Kings 21 10 6 5 25 0.595 6 9 59 61 -2 1-4-2 9-2-3 1-4 5-5 2L
11 Winnipeg 19 12 7 0 24 0.632 10 11 64 52 12 6-3-0 6-4-0 1-0 6-4 2W
12 Pittsburgh 19 10 5 4 24 0.632 10 10 62 50 12 5-2-1 5-3-3 0-3 4-6 1W
13 Chicago 20 10 6 4 24 0.6 9 10 66 52 14 5-3-2 5-3-2 0-1 5-5 1L
14 Tampa Bay 20 11 7 2 24 0.6 8 11 61 57 4 6-5-0 5-2-2 0-0 7-3 2W
15 Ottawa 20 10 6 4 24 0.6 7 8 67 67 0 6-3-2 4-3-2 2-0 5-5 1W
16 Washington 21 11 8 2 24 0.571 10 11 68 57 11 6-4-1 5-4-1 0-2 5-5 3W
17 Columbus 21 11 8 2 24 0.571 6 8 65 67 -2 5-3-1 6-5-1 3-1 4-6 1W
18 Minnesota 21 10 7 4 24 0.571 6 8 60 64 -4 7-3-3 3-4-1 2-0 7-3 3W
19 Boston 22 12 10 0 24 0.545 8 11 72 73 -1 8-4-0 4-6-0 1-0 7-3 2L
20 Philadelphia 19 10 6 3 23 0.605 4 6 54 53 1 7-3-2 3-3-1 4-0 5-5 1W
21 Florida 20 11 8 1 23 0.575 10 10 59 59 0 8-2-1 3-6-0 1-1 6-4 2W
22 Montreal 20 10 7 3 23 0.575 5 10 67 74 -7 5-5-1 5-2-2 0-2 3-7 5L
23 Utah 21 10 8 3 23 0.548 7 10 63 65 -2 5-2-1 5-6-2 0-0 2-8 4L
24 San Jose 21 10 8 3 23 0.548 4 9 63 68 -5 6-3-3 4-5-0 1-1 7-3 2W
25 Edmonton 23 9 9 5 23 0.5 4 9 68 84 -16 5-1-2 4-8-3 0-2 3-7 3L
26 NY Rangers 22 10 10 2 22 0.5 7 9 56 58 -2 1-7-1 9-3-1 1-0 5-5 3L
27 Toronto 21 9 9 3 21 0.5 6 9 72 77 -5 8-4-3 1-5-0 0-0 4-6 1L
28 Vancouver 22 9 11 2 20 0.455 5 7 69 81 -12 3-6-1 6-5-1 2-0 3-7 2L
29 Buffalo 20 7 9 4 18 0.45 5 6 58 71 -13 6-4-2 1-5-2 1-0 3-7 1L
30 St Louis 21 6 9 6 18 0.429 6 6 57 81 -24 3-5-4 3-4-2 0-2 3-7 4L
31 Nashville 20 6 10 4 16 0.4 4 5 49 70 -21 5-5-2 1-5-2 1-0 2-8 1L
32 Calgary 22 6 13 3 15 0.341 5 5 51 69 -18 3-4-2 3-9-1 1-2 4-6 1W