Chicago Blackhawks 2-4 Buffalo Sabres

Finished

For this NHL match, BetFTW's top pick is Buffalo Sabres to win, with a 54% estimated probability. We also predict the draw at 31%.

How we calculate predictions

Bet For The Win

  1. Pick 1 Buffalo Sabres to win W Settled - pick won.
    Estimated probability
    54%
    Stake Low 14.0/100
    Odds 2.15 Betobet Recorded P/L +29.50
    Best odds 2.40 1xBet
  2. Pick 2 Draw L Settled - pick not won.
    Estimated probability
    31%
    Stake Low 11.9/100
    Odds 4.61 1xBet Recorded P/L -11.89
    Best odds 4.61 1xBet
  3. Pick 3 Total score under 5.5 L Settled - pick not won.
    Estimated probability
    48%
    Stake Low 6.4/100
    Odds 2.25 BetVictor Recorded P/L -6.40
    Best odds 2.25 BetVictor
Odds updated

Estimated probability vs. the odds

The implied probability is 1 divided by the best recorded decimal odds, so it includes the bookmaker's margin. A positive difference is the edge behind the pick.

Pick Estimated probability Best recorded odds Implied probability Difference
Buffalo Sabres to win 54.0% 2.40 41.7% +12.3 pp
Draw 31.0% 4.61 21.7% +9.3 pp
Total score under 5.5 48.0% 2.25 44.4% +3.6 pp

Recent form

The latest finished matches BetFTW recorded for each side before this event, most recent first.

Chicago Blackhawks

Date Opponent Home/Away Score Result
18 Oct 2024 San Jose Sharks Home 4-2 W
13 Oct 2024 Edmonton Oilers Away 5-2 W
12 Oct 2024 Winnipeg Jets Away 1-2 L
6 Oct 2024 St. Louis Blues Home 6-2 W
5 Oct 2024 Minnesota Wild Home 1-6 L

Buffalo Sabres

Date Opponent Home/Away Score Result
5 Oct 2024 New Jersey Devils Away 1-3 L
4 Oct 2024 New Jersey Devils Home 1-4 L
27 Sep 2024 Red Bull Munich Away 5-0 W
13 Apr 2024 Florida Panthers Away 2-3 L
10 Apr 2024 Dallas Stars Away 2-3 L

Scoring averages

Per-match averages over each side's latest recorded matches.

Team Matches Goals scored Goals conceded
Chicago Blackhawks 10 2.70 3.80
Buffalo Sabres 10 2.30 2.80

Head-to-head

Previous meetings between Chicago Blackhawks and Buffalo Sabres in BetFTW's records.

Date Competition Match Score
19 Jan 2024 NHL Buffalo Sabres vs Chicago Blackhawks 3-0
20 Nov 2023 NHL Chicago Blackhawks vs Buffalo Sabres 2-3
18 Jan 2023 NHL Chicago Blackhawks vs Buffalo Sabres 4-3