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A game after Alex Tuch recorded a hat trick in the Buffalo Sabres' 6-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks, the Sabres (13-19-4) visit the St. Louis Blues (17-16-4) on Sunday at 3:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Get ready for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will win the game in Sunday's hockey action.
The Sabres' offense has scored 32 goals in their past 10 games, while their defense has given up 35 goals. They have recorded 25 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored three goals (12.0%). They are 2-7-1 over those contests.
Blues vs. Sabres Predictions for Sunday
Our computer projections model for this game calls for a final score of Blues 4, Sabres 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Blues (-118)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.0 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Blues (-1.5)
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Blues Splits and Trends
- The Blues have a 17-16-4 record overall, with a 6-4-10 record in matchups that have required overtime.
- St. Louis has 22 points (9-5-4) in the 18 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the 11 games this season the Blues recorded just one goal, they went 1-8-2 (four points).
- St. Louis has scored exactly two goals in eight games this season (1-6-1 record, three points).
- The Blues have scored more than two goals in 18 games (15-2-1, 31 points).
- In the 11 games when St. Louis has scored a lone power-play goal, it has a 5-5-1 record (11 points).
- In the 12 games when it outshot its opponent, St. Louis is 6-6-0 (12 points).
- The Blues have been outshot by opponents in 21 games, going 9-9-3 to record 21 points.
Sabres Splits and Trends
- The Sabres have a 3-4-7 record in overtime contests this season and a 13-19-4 overall record.
- In the 11 games Buffalo has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up nine points.
- This season the Sabres registered just one goal in seven games and they've earned two points (1-6-0) in those contests.
- Buffalo has earned three points (1-5-1 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
- The Sabres have earned 25 points in their 20 games with three or more goals scored.
- This season, Buffalo has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 13 games has a record of 6-6-1 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Buffalo is 5-7-1 (11 points).
- The Sabres have been outshot by opponents 23 times this season, and earned 19 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Blues Rank | Blues AVG | Sabres AVG | Sabres Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th | 2.62 | Goals Scored | 3.03 | 17th |
| 14th | 3 | Goals Allowed | 3.36 | 27th |
| 28th | 26.1 | Shots | 27.6 | 21st |
| 19th | 28.6 | Shots Allowed | 28.7 | 20th |
| 26th | 15.66% | Power Play % | 14.56% | 29th |
| 24th | 75.79% | Penalty Kill % | 77.19% | 22nd |
Blues vs. Sabres Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 3:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri
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