Read our Blues vs Sabres pick and preview for this NHL regular season game in Buffalo. Check out who we like to win and cover the puck line in this NHL matchup.
- The Blues hold a 7-9-0 record so far.
- St. Louis is 22nd in power play goals this season.
- The Blues are coming off a 4-2 win vs. the Maple Leafs.
- The Sabres are set to host the Blues at 7-8-1.
- The Sabres are are averaging 3.4 goals per contest so far.
- The Sabres are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Red Wings.
Blues vs Sabres Preview
Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Blues versus the Sabres? The puck drops at 7:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Sabres are favored by -1.5 vs. the Blues.
Blues vs. Sabres Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: St. Louis Blues at Buffalo Sabres
- Where: Buffalo at KeyBank Center
- Date: Thursday, November 14th
- Betting Odds BUF -1.5, STL +135 | BUF -160 O/U 6
Blues Preview: Can the Blues Grab a Win on the Road?
With a 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs, the Blues improved to 7-9-0 this season. St. Louis covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total was set at 6 goals, resulting in a push.
The Blues fell behind early, allowing a goal in the first period, but they responded with four unanswered goals. Three different players scored for St. Louis, with Colton Parayko leading the way with two goals.
Colton Parayko scored twice in the Blues’ 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs, bringing his season total to 3 goals. He also added his 5th assist on Pavel Buchnevich’s empty-netter, which was his 4th goal of the season. Jordan Kyrou netted his 3rd goal, as the Blues scored three times in the second period after a scoreless first.
St. Louis took 24 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways. Ryan Suter picked up two assists, giving him 3 for the season. The Blues were unable to convert on the power play.
Defensively, the Blues allowed the first goal at 5:25 of the opening period and another late in the third, but they kept the Maple Leafs off the board for much of the game, leading to a 4-2 win. Jordan Binnington made 35 saves with a 94.6% save percentage, while the defense recorded 3 takeaways and 17 hits.
Sabres Preview: Are the Sabres Ready for a Home Win?
Buffalo fell to 7-8-1 after a 2-1 loss to the Red Wings. The Sabres led 1-0 after the first period, but Detroit responded with two goals in the second. Buffalo entered the game as underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, with the combined score of 3 falling short of that mark.
Alex Tuch scored the Sabres’ only goal, finding the net at 11:39 in the first period. Buffalo’s defense couldn’t hold the lead, allowing two power-play goals from Dylan Larkin in the second period.
Buffalo’s offense managed just one goal in their 2-1 loss to Detroit, with Alex Tuch netting his 5th of the season on a shorthanded opportunity. The Sabres fired 32 shots on goal but were unable to convert on any power play chances.
Buffalo was held scoreless after Tuch’s goal at 8:21 in the first period. They recorded 13 giveaways and were shut out in the second and third periods.
Buffalo's defense gave up two goals, both in the second period, after leading 1-0. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage. The Sabres' defense also had 5 takeaways and 17 hits. Both goals allowed were on the power play.
Blues vs Sabres Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last three games away from home, the Blues have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 1 goals per game in this stretch.
- Across their ten previous home games, Buffalo has an puck line mark of 4-6. Their straight up record in these matchups was 5-5 while averaging 3 goals per game.
- The Sabres have played well in their last three games as the betting underdog, going 2-1 straight up and 3-0 against the spread.
- Through their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Blues have a good straight up record, but their puck line mark is just 1-2.
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