Sabres vs. Blackhawks Prediction and Odds - Jan 17, 2023

The Chicago Blackhawks take on the Buffalo Sabres in NHL action at United Center on Tuesday, starting at 8:30PM ET.

Dimers' free betting picks for Sabres vs. Blackhawks, plus game predictions, betting odds and touchdown scorer probabilities, are featured in this article.

Who will win Sabres vs. Blackhawks?

Based on high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Tuesday's Sabres-Blackhawks NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Sabres a 62% chance of defeating the Blackhawks.

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Sabres vs. Blackhawks Current Odds

• Puck Line: Blackhawks +1.5 (-145), Sabres -1.5 (+125)
• Moneyline: Blackhawks +170, Sabres -190
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-115/+105)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Blackhawks are listed as +1.5 underdogs versus the Sabres, with -145 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the favored Sabres (-1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at +125.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blackhawks at +170. That means you can bet $100 to profit $170, earning a total payout of $270, if they win.

Meanwhile, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sabres at -190, where you can risk $190 to win $100, for a total payout of $290, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +105.

As always, make sure you check all of the legal sportbooks that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Blackhawks (+1.5) are a 61% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under is a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Sabres vs. Blackhawks

• Puck Line: Blackhawks +1.5 @ -145 via PointsBet (61% probability)
• Moneyline: Blackhawks @ +170 via DraftKings Sportsbook (1.3% edge)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ +105 via DraftKings Sportsbook (51% probability)

Our best bets are based on complex simulations and gambling intelligence to help you make better decisions with your state's legal sportsbooks.

While the Sabres are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Blackhawks moneyline is the best option due to the 1.3% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

Sabres vs. Blackhawks Prediction

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Sabres vs. Blackhawks Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Sabres vs. Blackhawks? The data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Sabres and Blackhawks.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you discover the best prop picks for Tuesday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Buffalo's Tage Thompson is most likely to score the first goal in Sabres vs. Blackhawks.

DimersBOT gives Thompson a 9.3% chance of scoring the first goal at United Center, while the Sabres star is a 43.7% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Buffalo Sabres

• Tage Thompson: 9.3% probability
• Jeff Skinner: 6.6% probability
• Alex Tuch: 5.5% probability
• Victor Olofsson: 5.3% probability
• Jack Quinn: 3.6% probability

Chicago Blackhawks

• Taylor Raddysh: 5.3% probability
• Patrick Kane: 5.2% probability
• Andreas Athanasiou: 5.1% probability
• Max Domi: 4.1% probability
• Jonathan Toews: 3.8% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Buffalo Sabres

• Tage Thompson: 43.7% probability
• Jeff Skinner: 36.2% probability
• Alex Tuch: 30.5% probability
• Victor Olofsson: 27.4% probability
• Dylan Cozens: 21.6% probability

Chicago Blackhawks

• Patrick Kane: 31.8% probability
• Taylor Raddysh: 27.8% probability
• Andreas Athanasiou: 26.7% probability
• Max Domi: 23.6% probability
• Jonathan Toews: 23.2% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so refresh this article for any changes to our betting insights before Sabres vs. Blackhawks on Tuesday January 17, 2023.

Sabres vs. Blackhawks 2023 Game Info

Tuesday's matchup between the Blackhawks and Sabres at United Center is scheduled to start at 8:30PM ET.

• Who: Buffalo Sabres vs. Chicago Blackhawks
• Date: Tuesday January 17, 2023
• Time: 8:30PM ET / 5:30PM PT
• Venue: United Center

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