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Game time: November 14, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET

Venue: KeyBank Center — Buffalo, NY

Article updated Nov 14, 6:02 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The St. Louis Blues will be traveling to KeyBank Center to face the Buffalo Sabres, with both teams holding similar records at 7-9-0 and 7-8-1 respectively. The Blues have

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The St. Louis Blues will be traveling to KeyBank Center to face the Buffalo Sabres, with both teams holding similar records at 7-9-0 and 7-8-1 respectively. The Blues have notably won both of their matchups against the Sabres last season. The puck is set to drop at 7:30 PM EST. Buffalo is the current betting favorite with the line opening at -150 and currently at Buffalo -165. Stay tuned for the St. Louis Blues vs Buffalo Sabres prediction.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Blues +144 | Sabres -165

Spread: Blues +1.5 (-175) | Sabres -1.5 (+155)

Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Buffalo will win straight-up is 62%.

St. Louis Blues

The St. Louis Blues were recently defeated by the Boston Bruins with a score of 3-2, with goals scored by Brayden Schenn and Oskar Sundqvist. Despite this, the team has been struggling offensively, scoring two or fewer goals in seven of their last 10 games. They currently rank 28th in goals per game and 30th in shots per game. Jordan Kyrou leads the team with 14 points, but Robert Thomas will be out for an extended period due to a fractured ankle. Defensively, the Blues rank 27th in goals against per game and 24th in shots against per game. Goalie Jordan Binnington has a 4-7-0 record with a 3.26 GAA and .887 SV%, while Joel Hofer has a record of 3-2-0 with a 3.33 GAA and .903 SV%. Overall, the team is ranked 27th in offense, 26th in defense, and has a power ranking of 31, with a 7-9 record for the season.

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Buffalo Sabres Analysis

Despite being favored in their previous game, the Buffalo Sabres lost to the Montreal Canadiens. Rasmus Dahlin and Dylan Cozens both scored a goal and had an assist, while Owen Power and Alex Tuch each had two assists. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen started the game in goal but was replaced by Devon Levi in the third period due to injury. The Sabres have shown strength on offense, scoring four or more goals in six of their last 10 games. However, their defense and goaltending have been lacking, ranking 23rd in goals against per game and 20th in shots against per game. Tage Thompson leads the team with 18 points but left the previous game with a lower-body injury. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has a record of 6-4-1 with a 2.83 GAA and .903 SV%, while Devon Levi has a record of 1-4-0 with a 4.10 GAA and .866 SV%. The Sabres have a power ranking of 21 and are ranked 10th in offense and 23rd in defense, with an overall record of 4-4. St. Louis has struggled in their recent matchups against Buffalo, going 1-2-0 in their last three games.

Buffalo Sabres' Strong Offense Predicted to Secure Victory Against Struggling St. Louis Blues

The Buffalo Sabres have demonstrated a strong offensive performance this season, scoring four or more goals in six of their last 10 games and currently ranking 12th in goals per game. In contrast, the St. Louis Blues have struggled offensively, scoring two or fewer goals in seven of their last 10 games, leading to their current ranking of 28th in goals per game and 30th in shots per game. Furthermore, the Blues have faced challenges on the defensive end, ranking 27th in goals against per game and 24th in shots against per game. Based on these statistics, it is predicted that the Buffalo Sabres will secure a victory in their upcoming game. Therefore, it is recommended to place a bet on the Sabres on the money line.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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SportsJaw Blues vs Sabres archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Blues vs Sabres matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · St. Louis Blues+130 → +150Moved
  • Moneyline · Buffalo Sabres-150 → -173Moved
  • Spread · St. Louis Blues+1.5 (-195) → +1.5 (-175)Moved
  • Spread · Buffalo Sabres-1.5 (+163) → -1.5 (+150)Moved
  • Total · Over6 (-110) → 6 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under6 (-110) → 6 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

St. Louis Blues
5-5 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 3-4-3 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Buffalo Sabres
4-4 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 5-2-3 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-11-14T23:02:30.360Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

Despite being favored in their previous game, the Buffalo Sabres lost to the Montreal Canadiens. Rasmus Dahlin and Dylan Cozens both scored a goal and had an assist, while Owen Power and Alex Tuch each had two assists. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen started the game in goal but was replaced by Devon Levi in the third period due to injury. The Sabres have shown strength on offense, scoring four or more goals in six of their last 10 games. However, their defense and goaltending have been lacking, ranking 23rd in goals against per game and 20th in shots against per game. Tage Thompson leads the team with 18 points but left the previous game with a lower-body injury. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has a record of 6-4-1 with a 2.83 GAA and .903 SV%, while Devon Levi has a record of 1-4-0 with a 4.10 GAA and .866 SV%. The Sabres have a power ranking of 21 and are ranked 10th in offense and 23rd in defense, with an overall record of 4-4. St. Louis has struggled in their recent matchups against Buffalo, going 1-2-0 in their last three games.

Recent head-to-head

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Final result

Matchup pick recap

Buffalo Sabres defeated St. Louis Blues 4-3

Buffalo Sabres defeated St. Louis Blues 4-3 on November 14, 2024, a 1-goal decision in the series. Buffalo Sabres' strongest period was the 1st period, when it outscored its opponent 2-1. Against SportsJaw's recorded St. Louis Blues +1.5 (-175) spread, St. Louis Blues covered, while the 7 combined goals finished over the recorded total of 6.

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  • CoolioTotal · Over 6 (-110)Win