How to Pick the Stars vs. Sabres Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – October 22

Published 11:34 am Monday, October 21, 2024

Tuesday’s contest that pits the Dallas Stars versus the Buffalo Sabres, which starts at 7:00 PM ET, includes plenty of betting possibilities. Below, we cover the best bets for this matchup, so take a look before making any wagers.

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Stars vs. Sabres Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5 (model projecting 5.6 goals)

  • Dallas and its opponent have combined for more than Tuesday’s over/under of 5 goals four times this season.
  • There have been five Buffalo games with more than 5 goals this season.
  • These two teams combine for 5.8 goals per game, 0.83 more than the total for this contest.
  • These two teams are allowing a combined 5.2 goals per game, 0.2 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -150

  • In the five times this season the Stars have been favored on the moneyline, they have gone 4-1 in those games.
  • Dallas is 3-1 (winning 75.0% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -150 or shorter.
  • The Stars have a 60.0% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this game.

Sabres Moneyline: +126

  • Buffalo has earned an upset victory one time when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (in four games as the underdog).
  • The Sabres haven’t won a match with moneyline odds of +126 or longer (in one such game).
  • Buffalo’s implied probability to win this game is 44.2% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Buffalo 4, Dallas 2

Stars Points Leaders

  • With three goals and four assists this season, Roope Hintz is one of Dallas’ top contributors (seven points).
  • Having scored zero goals and adding seven assists, Logan Stankoven is a strong contributor for Dallas through six games.
  • Through six games, Mason Marchment has proven himself as another option for Dallas. He has six points (two goals and four assists).
  • In four games played this season, Jake Oettinger (4-0-0) has given up six goals.

Sabres Points Leaders

  • Buffalo’s Alex Tuch has collected five assists and two goals in seven games, good for seven points.
  • Tage Thompson has made a major impact for Buffalo this season with six points, thanks to four goals and two assists.
  • John-Jason Peterka has four goals and two assists, for a season point total of six.
  • Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s record stands at 1-2-1 on the season, giving up 13 goals (3.3 goals against average) and compiling 111 saves with an .895 save percentage (32nd in the league).

Stars’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
10/15/2024 Sharks W 3-2 Home -380
10/17/2024 Capitals L 3-2 Away -155
10/19/2024 Oilers W 4-1 Home -103
10/22/2024 Sabres Away -150
10/24/2024 Bruins Away
10/26/2024 Blackhawks Home
11/1/2024 Panthers Home

Sabres’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
10/16/2024 Penguins L 6-5 Away -101
10/17/2024 Blue Jackets L 6-4 Away -142
10/19/2024 Blackhawks W 4-2 Away -144
10/22/2024 Stars Home +126
10/26/2024 Red Wings Home
10/28/2024 Panthers Home
11/1/2024 Islanders Home

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Dallas vs. Buffalo Game Info

  • Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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  • Location: Buffalo, New York
  • Venue: KeyBank Center

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