Buffalo vs. Dallas: NHL Match Prediction
Buffalo will face Dallas on October 23 as part of the NHL regular season. The teams started the season with completely different results, which our experts will try to tell you about in the forecast. You can also see the most relevant bets at the moment

Command Analysis

Buffalo Sabres

Current form
Buffalo still managed to finish the away series on a good note, although it did not start in the best way. In the first match, the team met Pittsburgh and was one step away from success, but allowed the opponent to tie the score just a minute before the final whistle, and then lost in overtime (5:6). In general, the Sabres' defensive line showed itself as poorly as possible, and goalie Luukkonen was unable to provide insurance, reflecting 86% of the shots. Then the "blades" went to visit far from the most serious competitor in the person of Columbus and this time they could not even cling to points, losing with a score of 4:6. Oddly enough, the defense looked even better, but goalie Levy let them down, he was not replaced until the end of the match, which became the decisive factor in the loss of points.
Only in the match with Chicago were Raff charges able to pull themselves together and win with a score of 4:2. But even in this match the club fans were not without worries, after having earned an advantage in the first period, Buffalo missed two goals, allowing the opponent to reduce all their achievements to zero. Thanks to an excellent goal scored by Peterka, they managed to break ahead again, and at the end of the match the "blades" scored a goal into an empty net.
Disqualifications and injuries
Buffalo infirmary has been replenished with forward Jordan Greenway, who has had a good start to the season and has already scored four points. Another top scorer of the club, Nicolas Aube-Kubel, also remains injured.
Interesting trends for betting
- Buffalo is allowing an average of 3.7 goals per game.
So far, the Sabres' main problem remains their weak defense, with the team constantly conceding a large number of goals.
- On average, the Blades receive 12 penalty minutes per match.
It is also worth noting the club undisciplined play, which constantly breaks the game and allows opponents to gain an advantage.

Dallas Stars

Current form
Dallas started the regular season in the best possible way with a winning streak of four games in a row. Remarkably, the Stars had serious problems only in one game, but still managed to snatch victory from San Jose in a shootout (3:2). The winning streak was interrupted on the road against Washington, where the Stars were unable to realize their attacking potential, losing by one goal (2:3). Goalie DeSmith did not show his best, reflecting only 88% of the shots. Returning to the home arena, the team completely rehabilitated itself in front of the fans, defeating Edmonton with a score of 4:1. This time, forward Hintz showed a great game, scoring a goal and also giving two assists.
As you can see, Dallas has approached the new season in great shape, and in particular, it is worth noting the team very reliable play in defense. The attacking line is also showing itself with a bang, which together allows the club to consistently earn points and be just one step away from the leadership in the Western Conference table.
Disqualifications and injuries
Dallas has serious problems with the offensive line, as two main forwards Tyler Seguin and Sam Steele were injured and will not be able to participate in the upcoming match. Also, two defensemen remain in the infirmary in the person of Matthew Dumba and Brendan Smith.
Interesting trends for betting
- Dallas is allowing an average of 1.5 goals per game.
The "Stars" are distinguished by their very reliable defensive play, which is the main component of the club success.
- The Stars average 25 shots per game.
But the team attack is not so smooth. The Stars earn points thanks to the high efficiency of shots, of which the team does not make many.
Trends
Bet First Goal: Dallas
In four of the five head-to-head games, Dallas opened the scoring
1.79Goal in each period bet – no
In three out of four head-to-head games, the teams failed to score a goal in each period.
2.62Tip and bets
Judging by the opening games of the regular championship, Dallas looks much more confident than Buffalo and performs much better both at home and away. As we have already noted, the Sabres have big problems with discipline, and there are also frequent failures in defense, which the Stars do not have. We believe that it is the disastrous play of the Blades in defense that will be the decisive factor in the upcoming match.
Our prediction is a Dallas victory with a handicap of (0) at 1.70
Bet on total
Don't expect a lot of goals scored in the upcoming match. Dallas will try to play defensively again, which will have a negative impact on the meeting results. And in face-to-face meetings, the clubs rarely score more than six goals.
Forecast - total under six goals for 1.82
Bet on the outcome of the first period
The first period is one of the most successful for Buffalo. The team consistently earns an advantage at the end of the opening period, which, thanks to the home walls, can be done again.
Prediction: Buffalo wins in the first period with a handicap of (0) at 2.05