Blues at Sabres 12/10/19 - NHL Picks & Predictions

By: Mike |

Last Updated: 12/09/2019 at 8:42 PM ET

The Blues are definitely one of the stronger teams in the Central Division and hold a 2 point lead over the Avalanche on the year. The Blues have posted an 18-7-6 record on the year so far and have actually looked really good on the ice lately after some early season hiccups. The last 2 games on the ice for the Blues, were losses which saw their offense seemingly go missing in the game.

This year the Blues have been able to score at a clip of 2.97 goals a game on the year. The Blues have managed to convert on the power play at 22.7% on the year. The defense for the Blues has allowed only 2.58 goals per game, but have killed off 83.1% of the penalties faced on the year.

Buffalo is coming into the game here with a recent win over the Edmonton Oilers. The game would go to overtime before it would be over with, but the Sabres did manage to play some great hockey in the game and hung in with one of the best scoring teams in the NHL. The Sabres did improve their record to 14-11-6 on the year with the win.

With the offense the Sabres have managed to score at a clip of 3.06 goals a game. The Sabres have converted on the power play at a clip of 17.8% on the year. When it comes to defense the Sabres have allowed 3.03 goals a game on the year and have killed off 73.4% of the penalties faced on the year.

    The Blues are coming in playing quite a bit better on the defensive side of the puck than what the Sabres are. What else helps the Blues out is the Blues have been consistent on offense even in the lower scoring games on the year. Not to mention the Blues are due for their offense to come back to life in this game here. Final Score Prediction, Saint Louis Blues win 3-1.

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