Buffalo Sabres (7-9-1) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (5-10-0)
Buffalo Sabres vs. Chicago Blackhawks 11/19/23 – On Sunday, the Buffalo Sabres and Chicago Blackhawks will come together in what promises to be an exciting NHL regular-season battle. Both teams have experienced some struggles this year – the Sabres hold a record of 7-9-1 while 5-10-0 for Chicago Blackhawks. We will examine key statistics, player analysis and betting trends of this game so you have an informed preview. Whether you’re passionate hockey fan or looking for reliable pro hockey game picks – read on.
Buffalo Sabres have had an up and down start to their 2018-19 campaign so far. Led by Casey Mittelstadt who has recorded 3 goals and 10 assists through 17 games played. Mittelstadt’s ability to create scoring chances for his teammates and contribute on the power play makes him a valuable member of Buffalo’s lineup. On his left-wing position, Jeff Skinner has proven a goal-scoring machine, scoring seven times in 17 games for Buffalo. Skinner remains an offensive threat despite his negative rating; he remains an effective threat for opposing goaltenders. Meanwhile, right wing JJ Peterka has also made an impression with 7 goals and 5 assists over 17 games, notching 16.3% shooting accuracy near the net.
The Chicago Blackhawks, currently sporting a 5-10-0 record, have encountered many challenges this season. Yet their offense has shown promise: center Connor Bedard leads their attack with 9 goals and 5 assists in 15 games played – making him the focal point of their attack. Veteran right wing Corey Perry has contributed 4 goals and 5 assists over his first 15 appearances while left-winger Nick Foligno has chipped in 2 goals and 6 assists to provide depth across their forward lines.
Buffalo Sabres vs. Chicago Blackhawks 11/19/23 Game Info
| When: | Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET |
| Where: | United Center |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
| Stream: | NHL.TV |
Goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen vs. Goaltender Petr Mrazek
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will likely start as goaltender for the Buffalo Sabres against Chicago Blackhawks. Over eight games played, Luukkonen has recorded three wins, three losses, and an overtime loss – boasting an overall goals-against average (GAA) of 2.92 with an impressive save percentage of 0.909. Luukkonen will play an essential role in keeping out Blackhawks offensive threats.
Petr Mrazek will likely take on goaltending duties for Chicago Blackhawks against Vancouver Canucks, having proven his ability over nine games this season with four victories and four losses, notching an impressive goals-against average of 2.87 while boasting an outstanding save percentage (0.919). His ability to make key saves while maintaining stability within their defensive structure should prove decisive when facing off in their upcoming matchup.
NHL Odds/Point Spread: Buffalo Sabres -172, Total Odds: 6.5
Betting odds in this matchup currently favor Buffalo Sabres with a moneyline of -172 and point spread favors them with puckline of -1.5 at +143 and total over/under goal total of 6.5 goals at -120; Chicago Blackhawks have an underdog moneyline of +139 as well as puckline of +1.5 at -170 with under on total goal total at +104.
Buffalo Sabres Betting Trends
The Buffalo Sabres come into this matchup with some striking betting trends. Their total has fallen under in four of their past five games, suggesting low-scoring affairs are common for these opponents. Furthermore, Buffalo has struggled in recent matches; their record in those five has been just one win; furthermore, they have an unfavorable history against Chicago with four-16 results from 20 meetings; in fact, they only managed two victories out of their six road contests.
Chicago Blackhawks Betting Trends
Chicago Blackhawks have experienced their share of hardships as of late, having won only one out of their last five games and experiencing high-scoring matches when facing Buffalo; six of their eight matches against this opponent went over, signaling higher-scoring encounters when these teams meet up. At home, however, Chicago has struggled, winning just once out of 11 attempts.
Buffalo Sabres vs. Chicago Blackhawks 11/19/23 Betting Picks
In this game, Buffalo Sabres come into this matchup as heavy favorites; however, their recent struggles and history against Chicago raise concerns. Meanwhile, Chicago Blackhawks have faced their fair share of struggles this season at home; yet their outstanding track record against Buffalo in home matches cannot be ignored.
Given the betting trends and strengths and weaknesses of both teams, it can be challenging to select an outright winner in this matchup. Therefore, those interested in prop bets or over/under wagers may find this game appealing; with Buffalo tending towards lower scoring games while Chicago often produces high scoring contests that require overtime periods; an over/under of 6.5 goals could prove particularly appealing.
In what promises to be an exciting clash, the Buffalo Sabres and the Chicago Blackhawks will look to turn their seasons around with a win on Sunday, November 19, 2023. While the Sabres are favored, both teams have shown inconsistencies this season, making it a challenging game to predict. Expert Predictions suggest that this matchup could go either way, adding an extra layer of anticipation for fans and bettors alike.
Free Pick and Prediction: Buffalo Sabres 4, Chicago Blackhawks 3