Dallas Stars vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction 12-31-24 NHL Picks

The Buffalo Sabres and the Dallas Stars meet Tuesday in NHL action from the American Airlines Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Dallas Stars vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction.

Buffalo Sabres Recap

The Buffalo Sabres come into this game looking to keep their momentum going after going from a team with 13 straight losses to now posting a winning streak thanks to a 4-2 win over the St. Louis Blues in their last game on the road. After this game, Buffalo will continue on the road to take on the Colorado Avalanche.

Sabres Win Third In A Row

Tage Thompson leads the Sabres with 29 points including a team-leading 18 goals along with 11 assists while Alex Tuch is right behind with 28 points including 12 goals and 16 assists. JJ Peterka has 26 points with 10 goals and 16 assists and Rasmus Dahlin has 26 points with 6 goals and 20 assists. Jason Zucker also added 25 points with 10 goals and 15 assists. Owen Power has 22 points with a team-high 17 assists. Devon Levi has gone 2-6 in net for the Sabres with a 3.97 GAA and a .876 save percentage while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is 11-11-3 with a 2.95 GAA and a .898 save percentage as well on the year. James Reimer is 1-2-1 with a 2.45 GAA and a .902 save percentage.

Why the Buffalo Sabres will win

• The Stars have lost each of their last three games as home favorites.
• The road team has won each of the Stars’ last five games.
• The Sabres have covered the puck line in each of their last six games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
• The Stars have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four night games following a road win.

Dallas Stars Recap

The Dallas Stars come into this game looking to build some momentum after picking up a win over the Chicago Blackhawks by a final score of 5-1 in their last matchup on the road. After this game, the Dallas Stars will roll out the welcome mat for the Ottawa Senators to come to town.

Stars Looking For Some Consistency

Matt Duchene leads the Stars with 33 points including a team-high 14 goals along with 19 assists. Tyler Seguin has 20 points with 9 goals and 11 assists and Mason Marchment has 27 points with 12 goals and 15 assists. Jason Robertson has 25 points with 8 goals and 17 assists while Roope Hintz has 21 points with 15 goals and Jamie Benn has 25 points with 17 assists. Wyatt Johnston also has 24 points with 8 goals and 16 assists as well on the year. In goal for Dallas, Jake Oettinger is 17-9-1 with a 2.38 GAA and a .909 save percentage while Casey DeSmith is 4-4 with a 2.41 GAA and a .910 save percentage this season.

Why the Dallas Stars will win

• The Sabres have lost each of their last six Tuesday road games.
• The Stars have won four of their last five games at American Airlines Center against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Stars have covered the puck line in four of their last five games at American Airlines Center against opponents on a winning streak.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Stars’ last six games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak has gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Sabres’ last four night games at American Airlines Center has gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Seven of the last eight Tuesday night games between teams from different conferences have gone UNDER the total goals line.

Dallas Stars vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction

I’m leaning towards the Stars here. I don’t love the game because, in fairness, the Sabres are the team in better form right now, but I feel like I’m waiting for the other shoe to drop with Buffalo as this production isn’t sustainable for Buffalo. Dallas is the better team by a mile that’s played their far better hockey at home despite a recent slump. I think the Stars get their revenge here and right the ship at home. Give me the Stars.