Buffalo Sabres take on Blackhawks in NHL Betting Odds

United Center hosts an NHL battle on the odds menu between the Chicago Blackhawks and the visiting Buffalo Sabres on Thursday.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

NHL Hockey odds makers at Sportsbook had the Chicago Blackhawks as -195 moneyline favorites in this betting matchup. Those over under betting saw the line open at 5 at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 2.9-2.7 win for the Blackhawks on Thursday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.

Buffalo Sabres vs Chicago Blackhawks Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Chicago Blackhawks currently sport a record of 23-12-5. The Buffalo Sabres are 14-15-8. Betting totals have seen the Blackhawks post a 11-19-10 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Sabres have gone 13-20-4 against the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Chicago vs Buffalo injuries news.

The Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings have the Chicago Blackhawks at No. 24 and the Buffalo Sabres at No. 22 heading into this contest.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up the Chicago Blackhawks No. 15-ranked offense (2.72 goals per game) against a Buffalo Sabres defense that ranks No. 14 at 2.76 goals per game allowed. The Blackhawks Sportsbook has clicked at a 18.55% rate while the Sabres have a 74.11% rate on the penalty kill.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

The Sabres were a 4-1 Sportsbook in their most recent outing on the road against the Rangers. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Buffalo at +180 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for OVER bettors.

The Blackhawks were a 4-1 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Blues. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got St. Louis at -123 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for OVER bettors.

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