The Buffalo Sabres (12-19-4), losers of eight straight home games, host the Chicago Blackhawks (12-21-2) at KeyBank Center on Friday at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN2.

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To prepare for this matchup, here is who we expect to emerge victorious in Friday's hockey game.

Over the past 10 contests, the Blackhawks have gone 4-6-0 while totaling 29 goals against 31 goals conceded. On 21 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored four goals (19.0%).

Sabres vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Friday

Our computer projections model for this matchup calls for a final result of Sabres 4, Blackhawks 3.

Moneyline Pick: Sabres (-179)
Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

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Sabres Splits and Trends

The Sabres have finished 3-4-7 in overtime games to contribute to an overall record of 12-19-4.
In the 11 games Buffalo has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 3-5-3 record (good for nine points).
In the seven games this season the Sabres scored only one goal, they've finished 1-6-0 (two points).
Buffalo has finished 1-5-1 in the seven games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering three points).
The Sabres have scored three or more goals in 19 games (10-6-3, 23 points).
In the 13 games when Buffalo has scored a lone power-play goal, it went 6-6-1 to register 13 points.
In games when it has outshot its opponent, Buffalo is 4-7-1 (nine points).
The Sabres have been outshot by opponents in 23 games, going 8-12-3 to register 19 points.

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

The Blackhawks have a record of 12-21-2 this season and are 2-2-4 in overtime games.
Chicago has earned eight points (3-6-2) in its 11 games decided by one goal.
This season the Blackhawks recorded just one goal in eight games and they finished 0-7-1 in those matchups.
When Chicago has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned five points (2-9-1 record).
The Blackhawks have earned 20 points in their 15 games with at least three goals scored.
Chicago has scored a lone power-play goal in 10 games this season and has registered eight points from those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 3-8-0 (six points).
The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents in 23 games, going 8-13-2 to record 18 points.

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