Chicago Blackhawks vs. Buffalo Sabres Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [1/17/2024]

The Buffalo Sabres will square off with the Chicago Blackhawks in NHL action at KeyBank Center on Wednesday, commencing at 7:30PM ET.

Dimers.com's in-depth betting preview for Wednesday'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 trusted machine learning and statistics to simulate the result of Wednesday's NHL matchup between the Blackhawks and Sabres 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL picks.

Our famous predictive analytics model currently gives the Sabres a 66% chance of defeating the Blackhawks.

According to our model, the Blackhawks (+1.5) have a 56% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal Over/Under has a 51% 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 (-105)	-1.5 (-110)
Moneyline	+240	-285
Total	o6 (-110)	u6 (-110)

• The Sabres are listed as -1.5 favorites versus the Blackhawks, with -110 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Blackhawks (+1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -105.
• FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sabres at -285. That means you can risk $285 to win $100 for a total payout of $385 if they get the W.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blackhawks at +240, where you can put down $100 to profit $240, earning a total payout of $340 if they win.
• The Over/Under is set 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 all the legal sportsbooks available 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 found the best betting picks to place on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Blackhawks +1.5	-105 🔥
Moneyline	Blackhawks	+240 🔥
Total	Over 6	-110

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While the Sabres are more likely to win the game, betting on the Blackhawks moneyline is the best option due to the 4.3% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.

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Blackhawks vs. Sabres Player Props

Who will score an anytime 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 10.0% chance of scoring the first goal at KeyBank Center, while the Sabres star is a 46.1% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Chicago Blackhawks

Player	First Goal Probability
Jason Dickinson	5.4%
Lukas Reichel	5.0%
Cole Guttman	4.8%
Ryan Donato	4.4%
Rem Pitlick	3.8%

Buffalo Sabres

Player	First Goal Probability
Tage Thompson	10.0%
Alex Tuch	7.2%
Dylan Cozens	5.8%
Casey Mittelstadt	4.6%
Jack Quinn	4.4%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Chicago Blackhawks

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Jason Dickinson	28.9%
Lukas Reichel	28.5%
Ryan Donato	25.8%
Cole Guttman	25.7%
Rem Pitlick	22.0%

Buffalo Sabres

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Tage Thompson	46.1%
Alex Tuch	37.0%
Dylan Cozens	30.1%
Casey Mittelstadt	27.4%
Jack Quinn	24.5%
Don't forget, our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for any changes to our betting analysis before the Blackhawks vs. Sabres on Wednesday January 17, 2024.

Hawks vs. Sabres Game Information

Wednesday's game between the Sabres and Blackhawks at KeyBank Center is scheduled to commence at 7:30PM ET.

• Who: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Buffalo Sabres
• Date: Wednesday January 17, 2024
• Time: 7:30PM ET / 4:30PM PT
• Venue: KeyBank Center

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Conclusion

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