The Buffalo Sabres (8-7-3) visit the Chicago Blackhawks (4-13-1), who have lost six straight, on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Before this matchup, here is who we project to bring home the win in Thursday's hockey contest.

Over the past 10 games, the Blackhawks have put up a record of 1-8-1. They have scored 18 goals, while allowing their opponents to score 40. They have gone on the power play 31 times during that span, and have capitalized with two goals (6.5% of opportunities).

Sabres vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projection model for this game expects a final result of Sabres 4, Blackhawks 3.

Moneyline Pick: Sabres (-149)
Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

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Sabres Splits and Trends

The Sabres (8-7-3 overall) have a 2-3-5 record in games that have required overtime.
Buffalo has 12 points (5-1-2) in the eight games it has played that were decided by one goal.
In the four games this season the Sabres registered just one goal, they lost every time.
Buffalo has won the only game this season when it scored exactly two goals (1-0-0, two points).
The Sabres are 7-1-3 in the 11 games when they have scored at least three goals (to register 17 points).
In the two games when Buffalo has recorded a single power-play goal, it lost both times.
In the 11 games when it outshot its opponent, Buffalo is 7-4-0 (14 points).
The Sabres have been outshot by opponents six times, and went 1-2-3 (five points).

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

The Blackhawks have a 4-13-1 record this season and are 1-1-2 in contests that have needed overtime.
In the five games Chicago has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up five points.
This season the Blackhawks scored only one goal in four games and they lost every time.
Chicago has two points (1-5-0) in six games this season when it has scored two goals.
The Blackhawks have earned seven points in their six games with at least three goals scored.
This season, Chicago has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in five games and registered nine points with a record of 4-0-1.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 1-1-1 (three points).
The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents in 15 games, going 3-12-0 to record six points.

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