The Dallas Stars (21-13-1) host the Buffalo Sabres (14-19-4, winners of three in a row) at American Airlines Center. The contest on Tuesday, December 31 begins at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Before watching this matchup, here is our pick for which team will emerge victorious in Tuesday's hockey action.
The Sabres have a 3-6-1 record in their last 10 games. They have scored 34 goals while conceding 32 in that time. On the power play, 25 opportunities have resulted in five goals (20.0% conversion rate).
Stars vs. Sabres Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projections model for this matchup calls for a final result of Stars 4, Sabres 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Stars (-219)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Stars (-1.5)
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Stars Splits and Trends
- The Stars are 2-1-3 in overtime games as part of a 21-13-1 overall record.
- In the nine games Dallas has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 5-3-1 record (good for 11 points).
- In the three games this season the Stars recorded only one goal, they lost every time.
- Dallas has finished 5-7-1 in the 13 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering 11 points).
- The Stars have scored at least three goals 19 times, and are 16-3-0 in those games (to record 32 points).
- In the 11 games when Dallas has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has an 8-3-0 record (16 points).
- In the 23 games when it outshot its opponent, Dallas is 12-10-1 (25 points).
- The Stars have been outshot by opponents in 11 games, going 9-2-0 to register 18 points.
Sabres Splits and Trends
- The Sabres have earned a record of 3-4-7 in overtime contests as part of an overall mark of 14-19-4.
- In the 11 games Buffalo has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up nine points.
- This season the Sabres recorded only one goal in seven games and they've earned two points (1-6-0) in those contests.
- When Buffalo has scored two goals this season, they've earned three points (1-5-1 record).
- The Sabres have scored at least three goals 21 times, earning 27 points from those matchups (12-6-3).
- Buffalo has scored a single power-play goal in 13 games this season and has registered 13 points from those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Buffalo has posted a record of 5-7-1 (11 points).
- The Sabres have been outshot by opponents in 24 games, going 9-12-3 to record 21 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Stars Rank | Stars AVG | Sabres AVG | Sabres Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th | 3.17 | Goals Scored | 3.05 | 17th |
| 3rd | 2.54 | Goals Allowed | 3.32 | 26th |
| 3rd | 31 | Shots | 27.3 | 24th |
| 4th | 26.4 | Shots Allowed | 28.9 | 20th |
| 27th | 15.38% | Power Play % | 16.04% | 26th |
| 5th | 84.69% | Penalty Kill % | 77.97% | 20th |
Stars vs. Sabres Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas
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