NHL Betting Preview - Buffalo Sabres Underdogs vs Dallas Stars at Buffalo

The Buffalo Sabres battle the visiting Dallas Stars on Saturday in NHL betting odds action at KeyBank Center.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The visiting Dallas Stars opened as -155 moneyline favorites in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total opened at 5.5 for those preferring over under betting, watch for the line updates during the day at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 3.6-2 win for the Stars on Saturday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.

Dallas Stars vs Buffalo Sabres Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Dallas Stars will try to spoil to the party on Saturday; they are 26-17-4 this season, while the Sabres are 11-25-9. Dallas is 26-20-1 on the totals; Buffalo is 19-23-3. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Buffalo vs Dallas injuries news.

This game matches up the No. 30 (Buffalo Sabres) and the No. 11 (Dallas Stars) teams according to our current NHL Power Rankings.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Buffalo's No. 31-ranked offense, averaging 2.27 goals per game, against a Stars defense that ranks No. 8 at 2.72 goals allowed. The Sabres power play is averaging 13.97% while the Stars defense kills off 81.88% of their penalties.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

In their last action, Dallas was a 2-1 loser on the road against the Blue Jackets. Bettors on Columbus at +105 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Buffalo lost its last outing, a 4-3 result against the Rangers on January 18. Bettors who backed the Rangers at -180 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

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