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The Vancouver Canucks (11-7-3) take on the Buffalo Sabres (11-10-1) at KeyBank Center on Friday, November 29 at 3:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Canucks fell to the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 in their most recent game, while the Sabres are coming off a 1-0 loss to the Minnesota Wild.
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As hockey play continues, get ready for the contest by checking out which team we predict will capture the win in Friday's game.
In the last 10 outings for the Sabres (7-3-0), their offense has scored 32 goals while their defense has conceded 22 goals. They have had 30 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored eight goals (26.7%).
Canucks vs. Sabres Predictions for Friday
Our computer projection model for this matchup calls for a final tally of Sabres 4, Canucks 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Sabres (-105)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Sabres (+1.5)
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Canucks Splits and Trends
- The Canucks have finished 1-3-4 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall record of 11-7-3.
- Vancouver has 10 points (4-2-2) in the eight games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the one game this season the Canucks scored just one goal, they lost.
- Vancouver has taken three points from the three games this season when it scored exactly two goals (1-1-1 record).
- The Canucks have scored more than two goals in 16 games (10-4-2, 22 points).
- In the nine games when Vancouver has scored a single power-play goal, it went 6-3-0 to record 12 points.
- In the nine games when it outshot its opponent, Vancouver is 7-2-0 (14 points).
- The Canucks' opponents have had more shots in 12 games. The Canucks went 4-5-3 in those matchups (11 points).
Sabres Splits and Trends
- The Sabres have an 11-10-1 record this season and are 3-1-4 in games that have gone to overtime.
- Buffalo has earned seven points (3-3-1) in its seven games decided by one goal.
- This season the Sabres scored just one goal in five games and they've earned two points (1-4-0) in those contests.
- Buffalo has two points (1-2-0) in three games this season when it has scored a pair of goals.
- The Sabres have earned 19 points in their 13 games with at least three goals scored.
- This season, Buffalo has capitalized on a single power-play goal in nine games has a record of 5-4-0 in those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Buffalo has posted a record of 4-4-0 (eight points).
- The Sabres' opponents have had more shots in 14 games. The Sabres went 7-6-1 in those matchups (15 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Canucks Rank | Canucks AVG | Sabres AVG | Sabres Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th | 3.19 | Goals Scored | 3.09 | 15th |
| 20th | 3.14 | Goals Allowed | 3 | 14th |
| 27th | 27 | Shots | 28.1 | 20th |
| 9th | 27.8 | Shots Allowed | 29 | 20th |
| 12th | 20.97% | Power Play % | 16.92% | 22nd |
| 13th | 79.37% | Penalty Kill % | 80.82% | 11th |
Canucks vs. Sabres Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Friday, November 29, 2024 at 3:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York
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