Date: Sunday, December 29, 2024
Venue: Enterprise Center, St. Louis, MO
Broadcast: Fanduel Sports Network
Betting Odds: Sabres (+102) vs. Blues (-122)
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In an exciting matchup, the St. Louis Blues (16-16-4) will host the Buffalo Sabres (12-19-4) at the Enterprise Center this Sunday. Current betting lines show the Sabres at +102, while the Blues stand at -122. The over/under for the match is set at 5.5.
The Buffalo Sabres are riding high after a commanding 7-1 victory over the Islanders in their last game. The Sabres showcased their offensive prowess, converting 7 goals from 25 shots. They also had 3 power play opportunities and successfully converted 1. Buffalo accrued a total of 8 penalty minutes in this match.
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When it comes to the Sabres’ defensive stats, their opponents have received 113 power play opportunities (ranking 6th in the league) and capitalized on 26 of those chances. The Sabres have faced 1,016 shots, achieving a save percentage of .883. Offensively, Buffalo has taken 960 shots with a shooting percentage of 10.7%. In even-strength play, they have allowed 93 goals while scoring 88. The Sabres have had 102 power play chances this season, resulting in 15 goals for a conversion rate of 14.71%. Overall, they have accumulated 28 points and hold a points percentage of .400, scoring 103 goals (19th in the league) while conceding 119.
In goal for Buffalo will be Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. Over his career thus far, Luukkonen has registered 66 quality starts, yielding a quality start percentage of .550. With a save percentage of .902 across 5,768 minutes played, he has faced 3,609 shots, making 3,256 saves. Luukkonen has allowed 353 goals, and his career goals against average sits at 3.67. He holds a record of 56-52-13 after starting in 120 games throughout his NHL career.
On the other side, the St. Louis Blues recently completed a dominant 4-0 victory over the Red Wings. In that game, they had 2 power play chances but couldn’t convert on either. They successfully netted 4 goals out of their 21 shots on goal.
The Blues have attempted 939 shots this season (25th in the NHL), boasting a shooting percentage of 9.58%, while allowing 1,031 shots against. Their penalty kill percentage stands at 76.92% against 91 power play attempts, alongside a save percentage of 89.6%. Successfully, they have capitalized on 15.19% of their 79 power play opportunities, scoring 12 goals (31st in the league). Overall, the Blues have permitted 107 goals, comprising 86 at even strength and 21 while shorthanded. The Blues currently hold 90 goals and 36 points, yielding a points percentage of .500.
Defending the net for the Blues will be Jordan Binnington. He has faced an average of 3.05 goals per game, conceding a total of 828 goals. Binnington’s quality start percentage is at 53.0%, with 158 quality starts throughout his NHL career. He has played in 298 games, totaling 16,300 minutes. His career record stands at 154-107-34, having faced 8,896 shots and making 8,068 saves for a save percentage of .907.
Free Prediction: Bet on St. Louis (-122)
