How to Pick the Stars vs. Sabres Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – December 31
Published 11:50 am Monday, December 30, 2024
Seeking best bets for the upcoming contest between the Dallas Stars and the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday at 8:00 PM ET? You’ve found the right spot. In the piece below, we provide our picks and predictions to help you make smart betting decisions for this matchup.
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Stars vs. Sabres Picks
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Total Pick
Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.1 goals)
- Dallas and its opponent have combined to outscore Tuesday’s total (6.5 goals) 11 times this season.
- So far this season, 19 games Buffalo has played finished with over 6.5 goals.
- The total for this game (6.5) is 0.3 more than the combined scoring averages for the Stars (3.17) and the Sabres (3.05).
- The 5.9 goals per game these two teams allow are 0.6 less than the over/under set for this contest.
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Moneyline Pick
Stars Moneyline: -228
- In the 30 times this season the Stars have been favored on the moneyline, they have gone 19-11 in those games.
- Dallas is 7-2 when playing with moneyline odds of -228 or shorter (77.8% win percentage).
- The Stars’ implied moneyline win probability is 69.5% in this contest.
Sabres Moneyline: +188
- Buffalo has seven wins when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (which has happened 23 times).
- The Sabres haven’t played a game with moneyline odds of +188 or longer.
- Buffalo has a 34.7% implied probability to win this game.
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Dallas 4, Buffalo 2
Stars Points Leaders
- With 14 goals and 19 assists this season, Matt Duchene is one of Dallas’ leading contributors (33 points).
- Having scored 12 goals and adding 15 assists, Mason Marchment is a strong contributor for Dallas through 33 games.
- Through 35 games, Jamie Benn has proven himself as a scoring option for Dallas. He has 25 points (eight goals and 17 assists).
- As Dallas’ top goalie, Jake Oettinger has recorded 17 wins and 9 losses this season while giving up 62 goals with 623 saves.
Sabres Points Leaders
- Tage Thompson’s 18 goals and 11 assists in 32 matchups give him 29 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
- Alex Tuch is a top contributor for Buffalo, with 28 total points this season. He has scored 12 goals and provided 16 assists in 37 contests.
- John-Jason Peterka has 10 goals and 16 assists for Dallas.
- Buffalo’s Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is 11-11-3 this season, amassing 639 saves and permitting 73 goals (3.0 goals against average) with an .897 save percentage (37th in the league).
Stars’ Schedule
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| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2024 | Utah Hockey Club | W 3-2 | Away | -174 |
| 12/27/2024 | Wild | L 3-2 | Home | -213 |
| 12/29/2024 | Blackhawks | W 5-1 | Away | -280 |
| 12/31/2024 | Sabres | – | Home | -228 |
| 1/2/2025 | Senators | – | Home | – |
| 1/4/2025 | Utah Hockey Club | – | Home | – |
| 1/7/2025 | Rangers | – | Away | – |
Sabres’ Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2024 | Islanders | W 7-1 | Away | +134 |
| 12/27/2024 | Blackhawks | W 6-2 | Home | -161 |
| 12/29/2024 | Blues | W 4-2 | Away | +106 |
| 12/31/2024 | Stars | – | Away | +188 |
| 1/2/2025 | Avalanche | – | Away | – |
| 1/4/2025 | Golden Knights | – | Away | – |
| 1/6/2025 | Capitals | – | Home | – |
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Dallas vs. Buffalo Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2024
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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- Location: Dallas, Texas
- Venue: American Airlines Center
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