How to Pick the Stars vs. Sabres Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – December 31
Published 11:33 am Monday, December 30, 2024
If you’re seeking best bets for the Dallas Stars’ upcoming contest against the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday at 8:00 PM ET, then you’ve found the right spot. Read on, as we provide our picks and predictions for this showdown.
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Stars vs. Sabres Picks
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Total Pick
Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.1 goals)
- Dallas and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (6.5 goals) 11 times this season.
- In Buffalo’s 37 games this season, 19 have finished with more goals than Tuesday’s total of 6.5.
- The total for this game (6.5) is 0.3 more than the combined scoring averages for the Stars (3.17) and the Sabres (3.05).
- This game’s total is 0.6 more than the 5.9 goals these two teams concede per game combined.
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Moneyline Pick
Stars Moneyline: -228
- In the 30 times this season the Stars have been favored on the moneyline, they have finished 19-11 in those games.
- Dallas is 7-2 when it has played with moneyline odds of -228 or shorter (77.8% win percentage).
- Based on the moneyline in this contest, the Stars’ implied win probability is 69.5%.
Sabres Moneyline: +188
- Buffalo has seven wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 23 times).
- The Sabres’ moneyline odds are +188 or longer for the first time.
- Buffalo’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 34.7% to win this game.
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Dallas 4, Buffalo 2
Stars Points Leaders
- Matt Duchene is one of Dallas’ top contributors this season with 33 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 23%.
- Having scored 12 goals and adding 15 assists, Mason Marchment is a top contributor for Dallas through 33 games.
- Dallas’ offensive effort is aided by Jamie Benn’s 27 points. He’s contributed 17 assists.
- Jake Oettinger (17-9-1) has a 2.4 goals against average and a save percentage of .909 for Dallas.
Sabres Points Leaders
- Buffalo’s Tage Thompson has totaled 11 assists and 18 goals in 32 games, good for 29 points.
- Buffalo’s Alex Tuch has racked up 28 total points (0.8 per game), with 12 goals and 16 assists.
- John-Jason Peterka has scored 10 goals and contributed 16 assists for Buffalo, giving him a point total of 26.
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has an .897 save percentage (37th in the league), with 639 total saves, while giving up 73 goals (3.0 goals against average). He has compiled an 11-11-3 record between the posts for Buffalo this season.
Stars’ Schedule
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| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2024 | Utah Hockey Club | W 3-2 | Away | -174 |
| 12/27/2024 | Wild | L 3-2 | Home | -213 |
| 12/29/2024 | Blackhawks | W 5-1 | Away | -280 |
| 12/31/2024 | Sabres | – | Home | -228 |
| 1/2/2025 | Senators | – | Home | – |
| 1/4/2025 | Utah Hockey Club | – | Home | – |
| 1/7/2025 | Rangers | – | Away | – |
Sabres’ Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2024 | Islanders | W 7-1 | Away | +134 |
| 12/27/2024 | Blackhawks | W 6-2 | Home | -161 |
| 12/29/2024 | Blues | W 4-2 | Away | +106 |
| 12/31/2024 | Stars | – | Away | +188 |
| 1/2/2025 | Avalanche | – | Away | – |
| 1/4/2025 | Golden Knights | – | Away | – |
| 1/6/2025 | Capitals | – | Home | – |
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Dallas vs. Buffalo Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2024
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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- Location: Dallas, Texas
- Venue: American Airlines Center
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