The St. Louis Blues (7-9-0) travel to face off against the Buffalo Sabres (7-8-1) on Thursday, November 14th. This game will be played at KeyBank Center in Buffalo and televised on ESPN+. The Blues are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Sabres are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Red Wings. Puck drop is set for 7:30 ET.

Blues vs Sabres

The St. Louis Blues Are Coming Off A Win

St. Louis improved to 7-9-0 with a 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs. As +1.5 goal underdogs, the Blues covered the puck line. The total line was set at 6 goals, and the combined score of 6 resulted in a push.

After trailing 1-0 in the first period, the Blues tied it up at 3:29 in the second. They went on to score three unanswered goals before the Maple Leafs added another. St. Louis sealed the win with an empty-net goal at 19:21 in the third period.

The Buffalo Sabres Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Buffalo dropped to 7-8-1 after a 2-1 loss to the Red Wings. The Sabres held a 1-0 lead after the first period, but Detroit responded with two goals in the second. Buffalo entered the game as underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, with the combined score of 3 falling well short of that mark.

Alex Tuch scored the Sabres’ only goal, finding the net at 11:39 in the first period. It was a short-handed goal, but Buffalo couldn’t add to their lead. The Red Wings tied it up at 7:49 in the second period and took the lead for good with another goal at 14:38 in the same period.

St. Louis Offense Breakdown

Colton Parayko led the way for the Blues with two goals, including his third of the season. He also added an assist on Pavel Buchnevich’s empty-netter, which was Buchnevich’s fourth goal of the year. Jordan Kyrou contributed with his third goal of the season.

After a scoreless first period, the Blues netted three goals in the second. They took 24 shots on goal but were held scoreless on the power play. St. Louis recorded 14 giveaways in the game.

Sabres Offense Breakdown

Buffalo’s offense managed 32 shots on goal but only found the net once in their 2-1 loss to Detroit. Alex Tuch scored his 5th goal of the season, an unassisted, shorthanded effort 8:21 into the first period.

The Sabres had 13 giveaways and were shut out in the second and third periods. They finished the game without recording an assist.

St. Louis Team Defense

Defensively, the Blues will look to build off their last performance, where they allowed just 2 goals to Toronto. Jordan Binnington made 35 saves, posting a 94.6% save percentage. St. Louis’ defense also added 3 takeaways, 17 hits, and 17 blocks. The first goal they allowed came 5:25 into the first period, and the second came at the 13:52 mark of the third.

Buffalo Team Defense

Buffalo’s defense gave up two goals, both coming in the second period on Detroit power plays. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage. The Sabres’ defense added 5 takeaways and 17 hits.

Blues vs Sabres Trends

• In their last three games away from home, the Blues have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 1 goals per game in this stretch.
• Through their last ten home games, Buffalo has an puck line record of just 4-6. However, their overall record was 5-5 while averaging 3 goals per game.
• Through their last three games as the underdog, the Sabres have an puck line record of 3-0 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
• Through their previous three contests as the betting favorite, the Blues have a strong record of 2-1. Their record vs the puck line in these matchups is 1-2.

Blues vs Sabres Prediction

If you’re looking for a moneyline pick, my choice is the Sabres to take down the Blues at home. With the moneyline currently at -160, I’m placing my bet on the Sabres straight-up.

For a puck line prediction, our preference is the Sabres to secure a win and cover. Anticipate the Sabres to win this one by multiple goals over the Blues.

If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.

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