St. Louis Blues vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction 12-29-24 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a St. Louis Blues vs Buffalo Sabres prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, December 29th at the Enterprise Center in Saint Louis, Missouri. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

St. Louis Blues Betting Preview

The St. Louis Blues are 17-16-4 this season after they defeated Nashville by a score of 7-4 in their last game. St. Louis scored four goals in the first period and they were able to pull away in the third for the win. The Blues were outshot by a total of 30-29, won 52.4% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. St. Louis got goals from Bolduc, Kyrou, Thomas (2), Broberg, Fowler, and Parayko, while Hofer stopped 26 out of 30 shots in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Blues defeated the Red Wings by a score of 4-0 but did lose the three games before that. St. Louis has scored 2.62 goals per game and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also going 15.7% on the power play and 75.8% on the penalty kill this season. Jordan Kyrou has led St. Louis with 15 goals, 16 assists, and 103 shots on goal, while Jordan Binnington is 9-13-3 with a 2.88 goals-against average and a .898 save percentage this year. 

Buffalo Sabres Betting Preview

The Buffalo Sabres are 13-19-4 this year after they defeated Chicago by a score of 6-2 in their last game. Buffalo scored the first four goals in the game and they added two goals in the third for the win. The Sabres outshot Chicago by a total of 35-17, won 51% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Buffalo got goals from Benson, Cozens, Quinn, and Tuch (3), while UPL stopped 15 out of 17 shots in the game. 

Prior to that victory, the Sabres defeated the Islanders by a score of 7-1, but they did lose the previous 13 games. Buffalo has scored 3.03 goals per game and they have allowed 3.36 goals against per game, while also going 14.6% on the power play and 77.2% on the penalty kill this season. Alex Tuch has led Buffalo with 12 goals, 16 assists, and 81 shots on goal, while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is 10-11-3 with a 2.99 goals against average and an .895 save percentage this year. 

Why the Blues will beat the Sabres

• The Sabres have lost 11 of their last 12 road games following a home win.
• The Blues have won four of their last five day games.
• The Blues have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Sabres have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Sabres have lost the second period in each of their last four day games.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Blues’ last seven day games following a win has gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the Sabres’ last six games against the Blues following a win have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Blues’ last 12 home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Sabres’ last eight games following a home win.

St. Louis Blues Player Prop Facts

• Jordan Kyrou has recorded at least one point in each of the Blues’ last 13 home games.
• Jordan Kyrou has scored a goal in each of the Blues’ last four home games.
• Brayden Schenn has recorded at least one assist in five of the Blues’ last six games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.

Buffalo Sabres Player Prop Facts

• John-Jason Peterka has recorded at least one point in each of the Sabres’ last six games.
• Tage Thompson has scored at least one goal in eight of the Sabres’ last 10 day games.
• John-Jason Peterka has recorded at least one assist in five of the Sabres’ last six games.

St. Louis Blues vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction 

Buffalo comes into this matchup on a two-game winning streak and they have outscored their last two opponents by a total of 13-3. The Sabres are 6-9-1 on the road this year, while the Blues are 7-8-1 at home. St. Louis has also won two games in a row and they have outscored those two opponents by a total of 11-4. Both of these teams are starting to gain momentum, but I still don’t fully trust the Sabres after that recent 13-game losing streak. Take the Blues at home here.