Chicago Blackhawks vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction NHL Picks 12/27/24

In this article, we will formulate a Chicago Blackhawks vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction for this NHL game on Friday, December 27th at the KeyBank Center. To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Sabres’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Blackhawks’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Chicago

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Buffalo

-Recent betting trends in games played between Chicago and Buffalo

-A summary that ties it all together produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Blackhawks and Sabres.

What a Win in the Last Game for the Sabres

The Sabres in the last game faced off against the New York Islanders and they were able to secure the 7-1 victory. Jiri Kulich scored two goals and added an assist to help pace the squad. The Buffalo Sabres are averaging 2.94 goals while their defense is giving up 3.4 goals per game. The offense is ranked 19th in the league while the defense is ranked 27th. The defense for this team has let them down way too often. Tage Thompson has scored 17 goals and added nine assists. The Sabres will meet the Blues after this game.

Why the Sabres Will Beat the Blackhawks

• The Blackhawks have lost 10 of their last 11 road games.
• The Sabres have won six of their last seven games against the Blackhawks.
• The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games as road underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The home team has covered the puck line in five of the Blackhawks’ last six games.
• The Sabres have won the third period in six of their last seven games against the Blackhawks.

Blackhawks Look to End Skid

The Blackhawks have lost two games in a row and the defense has been a major issue here. Two games ago against the Calgary Flames, they ended up losing 6-4 and in the last game against the Minnesota Wild, they ended up losing 4-3. Arvid Soderblom started in goal the last game and saved 23 of the 26 shots that he faced. The Blackhawks on the season are averaging 2.57 goals while their defense is giving up 3.2 goals per game. The offense is ranked 28th in the league while the defense is ranked 23rd. Connor Bedard has scored nine goals and added 21 assists so far this season. 

Chicago Blackhawks vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction

These are two offenses that have had issues this season, but an even bigger issue for this team has been the defense. Each of the last two games the defense has been a major issue and they are both going to really struggle here. Look for the Blackhawks to score at least a couple of goals against the Sabres also, and that will end up being the difference as this game is going to go over the total. Back the over.