The Buffalo Sabres (12-14-4) square off against the Vancouver Canucks (11-16-3) at Rogers Arena on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Sabres defeated the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 in overtime in their last outing, while the Canucks are coming off a 4-0 loss to the Detroit Red Wings.

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During the last 10 contests for the Canucks, their offense has totaled 23 goals while their defense has given up 36 (they have a 2-7-1 record in those games). In 39 power-play opportunities during that span, they have capitalized with five goals (12.8% success rate).

Sabres vs. Canucks Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this game expects a final result of Canucks 4, Sabres 3.

Moneyline Pick: Canucks (-102)
Total Pick: No Pick – Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Canucks (+1.5)

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Sabres Splits and Trends

The Sabres are 12-14-4 overall and 4-4-8 in overtime matchups.
Buffalo is 2-0-4 (eight points) in its six games decided by one goal.
In the four games this season the Sabres registered just one goal, they finished 0-3-1.
Buffalo finished 1-5-0 in the six games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering two points).
The Sabres have scored more than two goals 17 times, and are 11-3-3 in those games (to record 25 points).
In the 10 games when Buffalo has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has a 5-3-2 record (12 points).
In the 13 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Buffalo is 4-7-2 (10 points).
The Sabres’ opponents have had more shots in 17 games. The Sabres went 8-7-2 in those matchups (18 points).
Canucks Splits and Trends

The Canucks (11-16-3 overall) have posted a record of 4-3-7 in contests that have required OT this season.
Vancouver has earned 13 points (5-3-3) in its 11 games decided by one goal.
This season the Canucks scored just one goal in six games and they finished 0-5-1 in those matchups.
Vancouver has two points (1-6-0) in seven games this season when it has scored a pair of goals.
The Canucks have scored three or more goals 15 times, earning 22 points from those matchups (10-3-2).
This season, Vancouver has scored a single power-play goal in 11 games and registered 12 points with a record of 5-4-2.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Vancouver has posted a record of 2-9-1 (five points).
The Canucks have been outshot by opponents in 18 games, going 9-7-2 to register 20 points.

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