NHL Betting Preview: Blues vs Sabres

The St Louis Blues face off against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Thursday, November 6. Our betting preview features expert NHL predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and the starting lineups.

Blues To Have No Joy

It’s time to side with the Sabres to secure a victory over the Blues. They should have the upper hand and the -141 for our Moneyline prediction looks a great price.

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Sabres Overcame Blues in Previous Clash

St Louis Blues have now lost four straight road games. When they last took to the ice, Washington Capitals won 6-1 at Capital One Arena. Alexey Toropchenko was the solitary scorer after Blues registered 24 shots.

Buffalo Sabres were beaten 2-1 (OT) at KeyBank Center in their last game, being turned over at home to Utah Mammoth. Noah Oestlund scored the only goal, with Alex Lyon recording 33 saves (.943).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Sabres have beaten the Blues in the last two encounters. A 4-3 (OT) victory at KeyBank Center was followed by a 4-2 win at Enterprise Center. The past 10 H2H clashes have seen both teams record five wins.

Starting Goalies

Joel Hofer (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	1-3-0	5.1	.836	0
23/24	15-12-1	2.65	.913	1

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	1-0-1	3.4	.877	0
23/24	27-22-4	2.57	.910	5

St Louis Blues – Last 10 Games

2 wins, 6 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.6 goals from 26.3 shots on goal, with a 20.0% powerplay efficiency. The Blues have given up 4.1 goals from 25.7 shots, averaging 3.1 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 71.0%.

Pius Suter is the top points scorer with 7 points, 4 goals and 3 assists, with Jordan Kyrou racking up 6 points, 4 goals and 2 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Jordan Binnington have a 3.25 goal against average with a .859 save percentage.

Buffalo Sabres – Last 10 Games

The Sabres have 5 wins, 1 loss and 4 overtime losses, averaging 3.5 goals from 29.7 shots on goal, with a 18.2% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.0 goals from 31.8 shots, averaging 4.8 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 91.7%.

The top points scorer is Alex Tuch with 11 points, 5 goals and 6 assists, while Tage Thompson is next in line after registering 9 points, 4 goals and 5 assists. Goalie Alex Lyon have a 2.84 GAA with a .913 SV%, including one shutout.

St Louis Blues vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction & Picks

From our main match prediction to correct score advice, must-watch player props and a custom bet builder — this St Louis Blues vs Buffalo Sabres betting preview covers it all.

Game Prediction

There’s an attractive -141 that Buffalo Sabres are able to get the better of their opponents. This pick can be wagered on the Moneyline for this NHL encounter.

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 Blues vs Sabres stats:

Sabres have won 13 of their last 20 games at home.
Sabres have won 6 of their last 10 games at home.
Blues have lost their last 4 games on the road.
Blues have lost 8 of their last 10 games.
Blues have lost 13 of their last 20 games.
Sabres have won the last 2 games between these teams.

Sabres Moneyline Probability

Looking at the latest betting odds, there’s a 58.5% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 65-70%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jimmy Snuggerud Over 1.5 Shots -164

Jimmy Snuggerud (Blues) has recorded Over 1.5 shots on goal in 5 straight games on the road. There is odds of -164 available when it comes to this Shots on Goal wager and we think he’ll cover the line.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Moneyline Sabres

To Score Alex Tuch

Shots on Goal Jimmy Snuggerud Over 1.5

Our same game parlay pick is the Sabres on the moneyline, Alex Tuch (Sabres) to find the net and Jimmy Snuggerud (Blues) to have Over 1.5 shots.

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Correct Score Prediction

Blues

3 - 5 Sabres logo

Sabres

A potentially entertaining bet is going for the Sabres to win by a 5-3 scoreline. At odds of +2200, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.

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St Louis Blues 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 Moneyline Odds Suggest Victory

The Buffalo Sabres odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -141 betting favorites to land victory in this game which means a 58% chance of winning. St Louis Blues are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +116.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is 6.5. The Totals offers hockey bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you're keen on Over 6.5, this selection is available at -100.

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Moneyline

3-Way Moneyline

Puck Line

Total Goals

Tage Thompson is the First Goalscorer Favorite

There is -102 available that Tage Thompson finds the net at any stage. He is available at +750 to register the first goal which makes him favorite.

Player Goals

Tage Thompson (Sabres)

Alex Tuch (Sabres)

Josh Doan (Sabres)

Jordan Kyrou (Blues)

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Player Assists

Rasmus Dahlin (Sabres)

Robert Thomas (Blues)

Tage Thompson (Sabres)

Alex Tuch (Sabres)

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Player Shots

Tage Thompson (Sabres)

Alex Tuch (Sabres)

Josh Doan (Sabres)

Jordan Kyrou (Blues)

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Micro Betting

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Last 5 Games

Blues

NHL: 06/11 Blues1 Capitals 6
NHL: 04/11 Oilers2 Blues 3
NHL: 02/11 Blues2 Blue Jackets 3
NHL: 31/10 Canucks4 Blues 3
NHL: 29/10 Red Wings5 Blues 2

Sabres

NHL: 05/11 Mammoth2 Sabres 1
NHL: 02/11 Capitals3 Sabres 4
NHL: 31/10 Sabres3 Bruins 4
NHL: 28/10 Blue Jackets4 Sabres 3
NHL: 25/10 Sabres3 Maple Leafs 4

Head to Head

St Louis vs Buffalo

NHL: 29/12 2024 Sabres 4 Blues 2
NHL: 15/11 2024 Blues 3 Sabres 4
NHL: 10/02 2024 Blues 3 Sabres 1
NHL: 01/12 2023 Sabres 4 Blues 6
NHL: 25/01 2023 Sabres 5 Blues 3
NHL: 24/11 2022 Blues 2 Sabres 6
NHL: 15/04 2022 Blues 6 Sabres 2
NHL: 26/02 2022 Sabres 3 Blues 5
NHL: 10/01 2020 Sabres 1 Blues 5
NHL: 11/12 2019 Blues 2 Sabres 5

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

St Louis Blues Stats

Buffalo Sabres Stats

Moneyline

2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

+1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
+1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

-1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
-1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

Game Totals: An average of 6.80 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.00 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.60 goals and allowed 4.20 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.90 pts and allowed 4.10 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

Game Totals: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 home games
Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.40 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

Goals Powerplay: 0.7
Shots: 26.3
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 3.1
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 7.4
Blocks: 14.2
Faceoff Wins : 26.1
Hits: 21.9
Giveaways: 14.4
Takeaways: 4.4

Last 10 Games on the Road

Goals Powerplay: 0.7
Shots: 27.1
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 3.8
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 12.5
Blocks: 17
Faceoff Wins : 29.6
Hits: 30.4
Giveaways: 17.4
Takeaways: 4.4

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

Goals Powerplay: 0.8
Shots: 29.7
Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
Penalties: 4.8
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 12.1
Blocks: 13.8
Faceoff Wins : 24.9
Hits: 19.4
Giveaways: 13.8
Takeaways: 4.4

Last 10 Home Games

Goals Powerplay: 0.6
Shots: 29.5
Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
Penalties: 4.6
Empty Net Goals: 0.2
Penalty Minutes: 10.3
Blocks: 14.2
Faceoff Wins : 25.6
Hits: 18.3
Giveaways: 13.7
Takeaways: 4.5

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St Louis Blues Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
22	Pius Suter	14	16.61	5	4	9	1
25	Jordan Kyrou	14	17.38	4	4	8	-8
18	Robert Thomas	10	18.6	2	6	8	-1

21	Jimmy Snuggerud	14	15.53	4	4	8	-3
63	Jake Neighbours	8	14.61	6	1	7	-4
81	Dylan Holloway	14	18.92	2	4	6	-7
10	Brayden Schenn	14	16.83	2	4	6	-13
72	Justin Faulk	14	23.58	2	4	6	-3
89	Pavel Buchnevich	14	18.29	2	4	6	-9
55	Colton Parayko	14	22.8	0	6	6	-4
70	Oskar Sundqvist	8	13.25	0	5	5	-2
17	Cam Fowler	14	22.65	0	5	5	-9
6	Philip Broberg	14	21.95	1	4	5	-3
26	Nathan Walker	13	12.75	1	3	4	-5
75	Tyler Tucker	14	12.91	1	3	4	0
77	Nick Bjugstad	14	10.89	3	1	4	-1
71	Mathieu Joseph	13	12.66	1	2	3	-2
13	Alexey Toropchenko	7	10.87	1	0	1	-5
9	Alexandre Texier	7	9.96	0	1	1	0
54	Dalibor Dvorsky	4	15.8	1	0	1	-1
23	Logan Mailloux	9	12.56	0	0	0	-12
51	Matt Kessel	5	10.5	0	0	0	1

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
50	Jordan Binnington	11	3.34	0.859
30	Joel Hofer	6	5.02	0.835

Buffalo Sabres Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
89	Alex Tuch	13	19.32	5	7	12	2
72	Tage Thompson	13	19.08	5	5	10	-4
9	Zach Benson	8	19.04	0	8	9	3

91	Josh Doan	13	15.25	4	5	9	1
26	Rasmus Dahlin	13	24.59	1	8	9	-8
22	Jack Quinn	13	15.29	3	4	7	-4
71	Ryan McLeod	13	17.99	3	4	7	-1
17	Jason Zucker	12	14.73	4	3	6	-7
23	Mattias Samuelsson	11	20.85	2	4	6	3
4	Bowen Byram	13	21.95	1	4	5	-2
25	Owen Power	12	21.35	1	4	5	-4
20	Jiri Kulich	12	16.37	3	2	5	-4
21	Conor Timmins	13	19.99	0	4	4	-3
19	Peyton Krebs	13	13.5	0	3	3	-4
63	Isak Rosen	2	15.35	1	1	2	1
48	Tyson Kozak	7	9.87	2	0	2	2
12	Jordan Greenway	3	15.3	0	1	1	0
78	Jacob Bryson	5	9.46	0	1	1	1
29	Beck Malenstyn	12	11.35	0	1	1	-4
44	Josh Dunne	7	9.47	1	0	1	0
36	Noah Oestlund	5	11.72	1	0	1	1
33	Ryan Johnson	3	9	0	0	0	0
	Zach Metsa	4	8.83	0	0	0	3
8	Michael Kesselring	4	17.18	0	0	0	0
15	Justin Danforth	4	11.7	0	0	0	-2
55	Mason Geertsen	5	4.12	0	0	0	-1
13	Josh Norris	1	18.9	0	0	0	0

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
34	Alex Lyon	10	2.81	0.915
1	Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen	2	3.34	0.875
	Colten Ellis	1	2	0.935

Injuries & Suspensions

St Louis Blues Injury Table

Type

Name

Info

Torey Krug

Injured

Jake Neighbours

Injured

Buffalo Sabres Injury Table

Type

Name

Info

Tyson Kozak

Injured

Jason Zucker

Injured

Justin Danforth

Injured

Josh Norris

Injured

Jiri Kulich

Injured

Zach Benson

Injured

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 St Louis Blues Lineups

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Blues 1-6 Capitals

Metropolitan	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 New Jersey	13	9	4	0	18	0.692	8	9	46	40	6	5-0-0	4-4-0	0-0	7-3	1L
2 Pittsburgh	14	8	4	2	18	0.643	8	8	49	40	9	3-1-1	5-3-1	0-2	6-4	2L
3 Carolina	12	8	4	0	16	0.667	5	7	44	32	12	3-1-0	5-3-0	1-0	6-4	1W
4 Washington	13	7	5	1	15	0.577	6	7	37	30	7	4-4-0	3-1-1	0-1	5-5	1W
5 Philadelphia	13	7	5	1	15	0.577	3	4	38	35	3	6-3-0	1-2-1	3-0	6-4	1W
6 NY Islanders	13	6	5	2	14	0.538	6	6	43	46	-3	4-2-1	2-3-1	0-2	6-4	1L
7 Columbus	13	7	6	0	14	0.538	5	6	41	41	0	3-3-0	4-3-0	1-0	6-4	2L
8 NY Rangers	14	6	6	2	14	0.5	4	6	31	34	-3	0-5-1	6-1-1	0-0	4-6	1L

East Atlantic	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Montreal	13	9	3	1	19	0.731	4	9	48	41	7	4-1-1	5-2-0	0-1	7-3	1L
2 Detroit	14	9	5	0	18	0.643	6	7	44	42	2	5-1-0	4-4-0	2-0	6-4	1L
3 Toronto	14	8	5	1	17	0.607	6	8	52	50	2	7-2-1	1-3-0	0-0	6-4	3W
4 Boston	15	8	7	0	16	0.533	5	7	49	51	-2	6-3-0	2-4-0	1-0	5-5	4W
5 Tampa Bay	13	6	5	2	14	0.538	4	6	37	36	1	3-3-0	3-2-2	0-0	5-5	1L
6 Ottawa	13	6	5	2	14	0.538	4	4	48	51	-3	4-2-1	2-3-1	2-0	5-5	1L
7 Buffalo	13	5	4	4	14	0.538	4	4	38	40	-2	5-2-2	0-2-2	1-0	5-5	1L
8 Florida	13	6	6	1	13	0.5	5	5	34	41	-7	5-1-1	1-5-0	1-1	3-7	1L

East Central	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Colorado	14	8	1	5	21	0.75	8	8	50	37	13	4-0-2	4-1-3	0-2	5-5	1W
2 Winnipeg	13	9	4	0	18	0.692	8	9	45	33	12	5-3-0	4-1-0	0-0	7-3	1L
3 Utah	14	9	5	0	18	0.643	6	9	47	40	7	4-1-0	5-4-0	0-0	7-3	1L
4 Dallas	13	7	3	3	17	0.654	5	5	37	39	-2	4-2-1	3-1-2	2-1	4-6	1W
5 Chicago	14	6	5	3	15	0.536	5	6	44	40	4	3-2-1	3-3-2	0-1	5-5	1W
6 Nashville	15	5	6	4	14	0.467	4	4	39	51	-12	4-3-2	1-3-2	1-0	3-7	2L
7 Minnesota	14	5	6	3	13	0.464	3	4	40	51	-11	3-3-2	2-3-1	1-0	3-7	2W
8 St Louis	14	4	8	2	10	0.357	4	4	38	59	-21	2-4-2	2-4-0	0-1	2-8	1L

West Pacific	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Anaheim	12	8	3	1	17	0.708	6	7	48	37	11	4-1-0	4-2-1	1-0	7-3	4W
2 Vegas	12	7	2	3	17	0.708	6	7	40	32	8	4-1-1	3-1-2	0-1	6-4	1W
3 Seattle	13	6	3	4	16	0.615	4	6	34	39	-5	4-1-2	2-2-2	0-1	4-6	1L
4 LA Kings	14	6	4	4	16	0.571	3	5	40	44	-4	1-3-2	5-1-2	1-3	5-5	1W
5 Edmonton	15	6	5	4	16	0.533	4	6	46	48	-2	4-0-2	2-5-2	0-2	4-6	2L
6 Vancouver	15	7	8	0	14	0.467	3	5	42	50	-8	2-4-0	5-4-0	2-0	4-6	1L
7 San Jose	14	5	6	3	13	0.464	2	5	48	54	-6	2-3-3	3-3-0	0-1	5-5	1W
8 Calgary	15	4	9	2	10	0.333	3	3	36	49	-13	2-3-1	2-6-1	1-1	3-7	2W

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