Dallas Stars vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction, 1/20/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Dallas Stars vs Buffalo Sabres

Date: Thursday, January 20, 2022

Location: KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY

TV: MSG Network

Odds/Point Spread: Stars (-137) Sabres (+114)

KeyBank Center is the location where the Buffalo Sabres (12-20-7) will play the Dallas Stars (18-16-2) on Thursday. The moneyline on this contest has the Stars at -137 while the Sabres are at +114. The over/under has been set at 6.

The Dallas Stars were on the wrong end of the scoreboard with a 5-3 loss to the Canadiens in their last game. Dallas had 39 penalty minutes in this matchup. They also had 7 power play attempts and were able to score 1 goal. The Stars offense showed they have some room for improvement in the defeat. In the game, they converted 3 out of the 51 shots they looked to score on.

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The Stars have had 1,099 shots tried against them and hold a save percentage of .900. While at even strength, the Stars have conceded 85 goals while earning 74 of their own. Dallas Stars opponents have amassed 110 power play opportunities (16th in the league) and have a total of 25 goals in those attempts. For the season, the have a total of 38 points and their points % is .528. Dallas has tried 1,087 shots and holds a shot percentage of 9.2%. In terms of their scoring capabilities, the Dallas Stars have tallied 100 goals (24th in hockey) so far this season and have allowed 110. Dallas has compiled 105 power play chances and they have scored 26 goals during those chances, giving them a percentage of 24.76%.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Jake Oettinger. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Oettinger has 19 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .514. His save percentage sits at .909 during his 2,329 mins on the ice. Oettinger has had 1,057 shots taken against him and has recorded 961 total saves. Opponents have been able to score 96 goals versus Oettinger in his professional hockey career and his average for goals against per game is 2.47. He has earned an overall record of 20-12-7 and he was named the starter in 37 games. Oettinger has been in net for 43 games during his pro hockey career.

In their last contest, Buffalo opposed the Senators in a game where the Sabres earned a victory by a score of 3-1. They had 2 power play chances in this one but weren't able to put one in the back of the net. The Sabres netted 3 goals of the 32 shots on goal they took.

This season, the Buffalo Sabres have accounted for 99 goals, 31 points, in addition to a points percentage of .397. They have permitted 133 goals to be scored by way of 111 goals at even strength and 22 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Sabres have 80 goals at even strength and 19 goals (22nd in pro hockey) while on the power play. They have earned 103 power play opportunities and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 18.45%. Buffalo has taken 1,128 shots (23rd in pro hockey) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 8.78%, while allowing their opponents 1,343 shots. They have earned a penalty kill percentage of 78.22% on their oppositions 101 power play chances, and their save percentage comes in at 90.1%.

Across the rink you are expected to see Aaron Dell protecting the net. He has gathered 3,005 stops out of the 3,321 shots attempted against him, giving him a save % of .905. Dell holds a lifetime record of 50-45-13 and has played in 124 games. He has been a starter 101 games and has accumulated 6,557 minutes. Dell's quality start rate sits at 46.5% and he has earned 47 quality starts in his professional career. Opponents are averaging 2.89 goals per contest and he has yielded 316 goals in total.

Who will win tonight's hockey game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take Dallas (-137)

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