Avalanche vs. Sabres Prediction & Picks - December 3

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The Colorado Avalanche (13-12) visit the Buffalo Sabres (11-11-2, losers of three straight) at KeyBank Center. The game on Tuesday, December 3 starts at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our pick for who will emerge with the victory in Tuesday's hockey action.

The Sabres' offense has scored 24 goals over their last 10 outings, while their defense has given up 26 goals. They have had 29 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored five goals (17.2%). They are 5-4-1 over those games.

Avalanche vs. Sabres Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projection model for this contest expects a final tally of Sabres 4, Avalanche 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Sabres (+135)
  • Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
  • Spread Pick: Sabres (+1.5)

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Avalanche Splits and Trends

  • The Avalanche have finished 3-0-3 in overtime contests to contribute to an overall record of 13-12.
  • In the seven games Colorado has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 6-1-0 record (good for 12 points).
  • In the two games this season the Avalanche scored just one goal, they've finished 1-1-0 (two points).
  • Colorado finished 1-6-0 in the seven games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering two points).
  • The Avalanche have scored more than two goals 15 times, and are 11-4-0 in those games (to register 22 points).
  • In the 12 games when Colorado has recorded a single power-play goal, it picked up 12 points after finishing 6-6-0.
  • In the 14 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Colorado is 8-6-0 (16 points).
  • The Avalanche's opponents have had more shots in eight games. The Avalanche finished 4-4-0 in those matchups (eight points).

Sabres Splits and Trends

  • The Sabres have earned a record of 3-2-5 in overtime matchups on their way to an overall mark of 11-11-2.
  • Buffalo has earned eight points (3-3-2) in its eight games that finished with a one-goal margin.
  • This season the Sabres registered only one goal in five games and they've earned two points (1-4-0) in those contests.
  • Buffalo has two points (1-2-0) in three games this season when it has scored a pair of goals.
  • The Sabres have scored at least three goals 14 times, earning 20 points from those matchups (9-3-2).
  • This season, Buffalo has capitalized on a single power-play goal in nine games has a record of 5-4-0 in those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Buffalo is 4-5-1 (nine points).
  • The Sabres have been outshot by opponents 14 times this season, and earned 15 points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Avalanche Rank Avalanche AVG Sabres AVG Sabres Rank
12th 3.2 Goals Scored 2.96 18th
30th 3.72 Goals Allowed 3.04 14th
11th 29.7 Shots 28.4 20th
3rd 25.9 Shots Allowed 28.4 14th
6th 27.16% Power Play % 15.28% 29th
30th 71.88% Penalty Kill % 80% 15th

Avalanche vs. Sabres Game Time and TV Channel

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