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Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 8:00 PM EST · United Center
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Our model makes this the Sabres as a modest favorite: the Sabres win 58% of the time against the Blackhawks. That’s on the road, so the model rates the Sabres well enough to overcome playing away from home. Whether that makes a good bet depends on the price, and that comparison is what members get.
Recent form
The Sabres are 5-5 over their last 10. Most recently they lost to the Senators 1-2 on Nov 4. In that stretch they scored 3.3 goals a game and allowed 3.2. They’ll have had 7 days off.
The Blackhawks are 2-8 over their last 10 and have lost 5 straight. Most recently they lost to the Lightning 1-4 on Nov 5. In that stretch they scored 2.0 goals a game and allowed 3.8. They’ll have had 6 days off.
Head-to-head
The Sabres won the last meeting 4-3 on Oct 3. The Sabres have won 5 of the last 5. Those games averaged 7.8 total goals.
Betting trends
The Sabres are 6-4 against the puck line in their last 10, and the over hit in 6 of 10. Straight up they’re 2-4 as favorites and 4-0 as underdogs.
The Blackhawks are 3-7 against the puck line in their last 10, and the over hit in 4 of 10. Straight up they’re 0-1 as favorites and 3-6 as underdogs.
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Injury report
Sabres
- Konsta Helenius COutupper body · expected back Nov 17 · updated Nov 2
- Justin Danforth RWInjured Reserveupper body · expected back Nov 8 · updated Oct 29
- Alex Lyon GInjured Reserveupper body · expected back Nov 22 · updated Oct 15
- Matt Grzelcyk DInjured Reservelower body · expected back Nov 8 · updated Oct 13
Blackhawks
- Patrick Kane RWOutupper body · expected back Nov 12 · updated Nov 3
- Bowen Byram DInjured Reserveupper body · expected back Nov 7 · updated Nov 3
From the league injury report, checked every 15 minutes.
Recent form
SabresLast 10: 5-5LWWWL
| Date | Opponent | Result | Line |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | vs OTT | L 1-2 | −1.5 missed |
| Oct 31 | @ LA | W 3-2 | −1.5 missed |
| Oct 29 | @ ANA | W 7-6 | −1.5 missed |
| Oct 27 | @ SJ | W 2-0 | −1.5 covered |
| Oct 24 | @ WSH | L 3-4 | +1.5 covered |
BlackhawksLast 10: 2-8LLLLL
| Date | Opponent | Result | Line |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5 | @ TB | L 1-4 | +1.5 missed |
| Nov 4 | @ FLA | L 3-5 | +1.5 missed |
| Nov 2 | vs COL | L 2-5 | +1.5 missed |
| Oct 31 | @ BOS | L 4-5 | +1.5 covered |
| Oct 29 | @ DET | L 1-4 | +1.5 missed |
Head-to-head
Sabres lead 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.
| Date | Where | Score | Blackhawks line |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2026 | at Sabres | Blackhawks 3 – 4 Sabres | +1.5 covered |
| Apr 13, 2026 | at Blackhawks | Blackhawks 1 – 5 Sabres | — |
| Nov 21, 2025 | at Sabres | Blackhawks 3 – 9 Sabres | — |
| Dec 27, 2024 | at Sabres | Blackhawks 2 – 6 Sabres | — |
| Oct 19, 2024 | at Blackhawks | Blackhawks 2 – 4 Sabres | — |
Betting trends
Last 10 games · puck line and total are the closing lines.
| Sabres | Blackhawks | |
|---|---|---|
| Straight up | 5-5 | 2-8 |
| Against the puck line | 6-4 | 3-7 |
| Puck line at home / on the road | 5-2 | 2-4 |
| As the favorite | 2-4 | 0-1 |
| As the underdog | 4-0 | 3-6 |
| Over / under | 6 over · 4 under | 4 over · 6 under |
| Avg. margin vs puck line | −0.2 | −0.6 |
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