Chicago Blackhawks vs. Buffalo Sabres Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [1/18/2024]

The Buffalo Sabres will square off with the Chicago Blackhawks in NHL action at KeyBank Center on Thursday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's in-depth betting preview for Thursday's Blackhawks vs. Sabres matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Blackhawks vs. Sabres Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used advanced machine learning and statistics to simulate the outcome of Thursday's NHL game between the Blackhawks and Sabres 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our popular predictive analytics model gives the Sabres a 66% chance of beating the Blackhawks.

According to our model, the Blackhawks (+1.5) have a 56% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6 goals has a 52% chance of going over.

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Blackhawks vs. Sabres Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Blackhawks	Sabres
Puck Line	+1.5 (-110)	-1.5 (-106)
Moneyline	+220	-275
Total	o6 (-110)	u6 (-110)

• The Sabres are -1.5 favorites against the Blackhawks, with -106 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Blackhawks (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -110.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sabres at -275. That means you can risk $275 to win $100 for a total payout of $375 if they get the W.
• BetMGM also has the best moneyline odds for the Blackhawks at +220, where you can bet $100 to profit $220, earning a total payout of $320 if they win.
• The Over/Under sits at 6 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, make sure you check the sports betting sites you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Blackhawks vs. Sabres Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have determined the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Blackhawks +1.5	-110
Moneyline	Blackhawks	+220
Total	Over 6	-110

While the Sabres are more likely to win the game, taking the Blackhawks moneyline is the best option due to the 2.9% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.

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Blackhawks vs. Sabres Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Blackhawks vs. Sabres?

According to our model, Buffalo's Tage Thompson is most likely to score the first goal in Blackhawks vs. Sabres.

Our projections give Thompson a 9.2% chance of scoring the first goal at KeyBank Center, while the Sabres star is a 44.1% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Chicago Blackhawks

Player	First Goal Probability
Jason Dickinson	6.1%
Taylor Raddysh	4.8%
Ryan Donato	4.6%
Lukas Reichel	4.4%
Cole Guttman	4.1%

Buffalo Sabres

Player	First Goal Probability
Tage Thompson	9.2%
Alex Tuch	6.7%
Casey Mittelstadt	5.1%
Jack Quinn	4.8%
Victor Olofsson	3.8%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Chicago Blackhawks

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Jason Dickinson	29.8%
Lukas Reichel	26.4%
Taylor Raddysh	24.3%
Ryan Donato	23.7%
Cole Guttman	23.0%

Buffalo Sabres

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Tage Thompson	44.1%
Alex Tuch	37.9%
Casey Mittelstadt	28.1%
Jack Quinn	25.8%
Rasmus Dahlin	22.6%
Don't forget, our model updates often, so keep checking this article for the latest betting insights ahead of the Blackhawks vs. Sabres on Thursday January 18, 2024.

Hawks vs. Sabres Game Information

Thursday's action between the Sabres and Blackhawks at KeyBank Center is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Buffalo Sabres
• Date: Thursday January 18, 2024
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: KeyBank Center

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Conclusion

This preview article has been partially generated using automated processes and AI technology. Our goal is to provide timely and accurate updates on Thursday's Blackhawks vs. Sabres contest, and automation assists in data collection, analysis, and formatting. Human editing and quality control are performed to ensure the content meets our editorial standards.

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