NHL Betting Preview: Sabres vs Stars
The Buffalo Sabres clash with the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center, with face-off scheduled for 20:00 on Wednesday, December 31.
Back Stars to Overcome Sabres
We’re keeping our prediction nice and simple by heading to the 3-Way Moneyline. Take the -106 that the Stars are able to secure a regulation time win when clashing with the Sabres.
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4-2 Win for Stars in Last H2H Battle
Buffalo Sabres have won nine on the spin, triumphing 4-2 in their previous game. This was on the road against St Louis Blues at Enterprise Center. Peyton Krebs was on target along with three of his teammates.
Dallas Stars were defeated last time, making it back-to-back losses. American Airlines Center saw them beaten 4-3 (SO) at home to Chicago Blackhawks. Nils Lundkvist, Mikko Rantanen and Justin Hryckowian scored one goal each.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The Stars won the most recent encounter between these teams. A 4-2 victory was registered against the Sabres at American Airlines Center. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved the Stars winning six times.
Starting Goalies
Alex Lyon (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
10-6-3
2.9
.906
1
23/24
21-18-4
3.05
.904
2
Jake Oettinger (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
16-6-3
2.5
.910
2
23/24
35-14-2
2.72
.905
3
Buffalo Sabres – Last 10 Games
9 wins and 1 loss, averaging 3.5 goals from 27.3 shots on goal, with a 18.9% powerplay efficiency. The Sabres have been giving up 2.4 goals from 26.9 shots, averaging 3.3 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 81.8%.
Tage Thompson is the top points scorer with 12 points, 6 goals and 6 assists, with Rasmus Dahlin racking up 10 points, 3 goals and 7 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Alex Lyon have a 2.12 goal against average with a .921 save percentage.
Dallas Stars – Last 10 Games
The Stars have 6 wins, 2 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.6 goals from 23.1 shots on goal, with a 21.9% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.9 goals from 29.3 shots, averaging 3.5 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 88.6%.
The top points scorer is Mikko Rantanen with 16 points, 2 goals and 14 assists, while Wyatt Johnston is next best after registering 12 points, 4 goals and 8 assists. Goalie Jake Oettinger have a 2.47 GAA with a .916 SV%.
Buffalo Sabres vs Dallas Stars Prediction & Picks
Get fully prepped for Buffalo Sabres vs Dallas Stars with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline, top player props and a value-focused bet builder.
Game Prediction
Take Dallas Stars at -106 on the 60-minute line to get the better of their opponents. We believe that they have a strong chance of claiming a victory in this NHL encounter.
Our hockey picks are always well-researched, starting with a combination of the latest NHL team news and current form. Once we’ve got a solid read on the matchup, we layer in the key data to back it up.
Key Sabres vs Stars stats:
Stars have won 7 of their last 10 games at home.Stars have won 13 of their last 20 games.Sabres have lost 12 of their last 20 games on the road.Stars have won 6 of their last 10 games against Sabres.Stars 3-Way Moneyline Probability
If you go by the best NHL sportsbooks, our pick has a 51.5% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. This hockey bet can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Our Game Prediction
Stars 3-Way Moneyline @ -106
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Player Prop Picks
Mikko Rantanen (Stars) has made at least one assist in 6 straight games. There’s an opportunity to enjoy a Player Assists wager which looks attractive at -189 that he is able to cover the line.
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Buffalo Sabres vs Dallas Stars 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.
Latest Moneyline Odds Suggest Stars Victory
With the sportsbooks giving them a 63% probability of winning this game, Dallas Stars might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -167 Moneyline betting odds. At +138, Buffalo Sabres are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.
1.5 is where the puck line lies, with total goals being 6.5 right now. Hockey bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on Totals. If you’re wanting to back Over 6.5, the odds are +108.
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Jason Robertson Favorite to Find the Net First
Jason Robertson is available at +120 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer. The favorite is now priced at odds of +875 to find the net first.
Player Goals
Jason Robertson (Stars)
Mikko Rantanen (Stars)
Wyatt Johnston (Stars)
Tage Thompson (Sabres)
Player Assists
Mikko Rantanen (Stars)
Miro Heiskanen (Stars)
Jason Robertson (Stars)
Wyatt Johnston (Stars)
Player Shots
Jason Robertson (Stars)
Mikko Rantanen (Stars)
Wyatt Johnston (Stars)
Tage Thompson (Sabres)
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Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Buffalo Sabres Stats
Dallas Stars Stats
9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
+1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 games
+1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games on the road
-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 5 of the last 10 home games
Game Totals: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 6.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 2.40 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.00 pts and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games on the road
Game Totals: An average of 6.70 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.70 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 3 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.70 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 2.10 goals in the last 10 home games
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.7
Shots: 27.3
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 3.3
Empty Net Goals: 0.5
Penalty Minutes: 6.6
Blocks: 12
Faceoff Wins : 24.5
Hits: 17.5
Giveaways: 15.5
Takeaways: 5.8
Last 10 Games on the Road
Goals Powerplay: 0.7
Shots: 27.6
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 3.8
Empty Net Goals: 0.3
Penalty Minutes: 8.7
Blocks: 12.8
Faceoff Wins : 25.1
Hits: 17.3
Giveaways: 13.7
Takeaways: 5.4
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.7
Shots: 23.1
Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
Penalties: 3.5
Empty Net Goals: 0.3
Penalty Minutes: 8.3
Blocks: 13.9
Faceoff Wins : 29.2
Hits: 14
Giveaways: 16.4
Takeaways: 5.2
Last 10 Home Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.6
Shots: 24.7
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 3.4
Empty Net Goals: 0.3
Penalty Minutes: 9.2
Blocks: 12.5
Faceoff Wins : 26.5
Hits: 17.2
Giveaways: 13.9
Takeaways: 4.8
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.