The Buffalo Sabres will look to bolster their win total and reward fans moneyline betting when the Dallas Stars invade KeyBank Center on Monday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Buffalo Sabres were listed earlier today as 101 moneyline underdogs at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark (including Sportsbook), while odds makers set the Sportsbook betting total around 5.5.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 3.4-2 win for the Sabres. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Dallas Stars vs Buffalo Sabres Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Buffalo Sabres currently sport a record of 16-17-9. The Dallas Stars are 18-18-8. Betting totals have seen the Sabres post a 17-21-4 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Stars have gone 21-23 against the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Buffalo vs Dallas injuries news.
This game puts the Buffalo Sabres, most recently No. 21 in the Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings, up against the Dallas Stars, who rate a No. 13 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Buffalo's No. 27-ranked offense, averaging 2.31 goals per game, against a Stars defense that ranks No. 26 at 3.05 goals allowed. The Sabres power play is averaging 21.32% while the Stars defense kills off 75.17% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Stars were a 5-4 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Wild. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Minnesota at +106 on the moneyline, while the total score (9) was good news for OVER bettors.
Buffalo lost its last outing, a 5-2 result against the Hurricanes on January 13. Bettors who backed the Hurricanes at -192 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
- Dallas is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dallas's last 6 games
- Dallas is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- Dallas is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games on the road
- Buffalo is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
- Buffalo is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Buffalo's last 5 games
- Buffalo is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Dallas at New York, Tuesday, January 17th
Buffalo at Toronto, Tuesday, January 17th
