The Buffalo Sabres (12-19-4) host the Chicago Blackhawks (12-21-2) at KeyBank Center on Friday, December 27 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN2. The Sabres have dropped eight in a row at home.

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Ahead of this matchup, here is who we predict to emerge victorious in Friday's hockey game.

Over the past 10 contests, the Blackhawks have recorded a 4-6-0 record after putting up 29 total goals (four power-play goals on 21 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 19.0%). Their opponents have scored a combined 31 goals in those games.

Sabres vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Friday

Our computer model for this encounter expects 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 gone 3-4-7 in overtime games on their way to an overall record of 12-19-4.
Buffalo has nine points (3-5-3) in the 11 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
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 exactly two goals (registering three points).
The Sabres have scored more than two goals 19 times, and are 10-6-3 in those games (to record 23 points).
In the 13 games when Buffalo has recorded a lone power-play goal, it registered 13 points after finishing 6-6-1.
In the 12 games when it 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 record 19 points.

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

The Blackhawks (12-21-2 overall) have posted a record of 2-2-4 in matchups that have required OT this season.
In the 11 games Chicago has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up eight points.
This season the Blackhawks scored just one goal in eight games and they finished 0-7-1 in those matchups.
When Chicago has scored 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.
This season, Chicago has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 10 games and registered eight points with a record of 4-6-0.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Chicago has posted a record of 3-8-0 (six points).
The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents in 23 games, going 8-13-2 to register 18 points.

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