The Sabres will play the Blackhawks on Monday, April 13th, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 8:38 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
As the 2025-26 NHL regular season ends, there's still some great hockey action on the docket. The Buffalo Sabres take on the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday, April 13th, 2026 in what could be a pivotal matchup for determining playoff seeds. We've put together some useful statistical trends below, ideal for handicapping this matchup. Don't forget that each team's point tally determines their playoff eligibility and seed. Now more than ever, piling up as many wins as possible will be critical to locking up a playoff berth.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Buffalo Sabres now have a 97.33 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Chicago Blackhawks starting this game with a 81.33 power ranking. Generally speaking, the team with the higher power ranking will be the moneyline favorite.
- Away Buffalo Sabres - The Buffalo Sabres start this game with a 23-13-4 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the league for away team wins. It's also worth noting that the Buffalo Sabres rank 11th for away team losses.
- Home Chicago Blackhawks - The Chicago Blackhawks head to the first puck drop with a 13-18-8 record as a home team, putting them 13th in the league for home team wins. However, they now stand at 3rd for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - As the 2025-26 NHL regular season wraps up, the Buffalo Sabres rank 5th (280) for goals scored. The Chicago Blackhawks currently sit 29th (207) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Good goalies and defensive players prevent opponents from scoring goals. The Buffalo Sabres rank 21st (236) in the league for goals allowed. On the other hand, the Chicago Blackhawks have allowed 268 goals this season, resulting in a 6th league ranking.
- Shootout Records - A shootout will be held to determine the winner following a tie after 3 periods and overtime. Heading into the end of the season, the Buffalo Sabres have a 5-0 shootout win-loss record, with the Chicago Blackhawks sporting a 3-5 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Buffalo Sabres have a 49-23-8 record and the Chicago Blackhawks hold a 28-38-14 as the 2025-26 NHL regular season finishes up.
Moneyline Mage
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Hocus pocus! The Buffalo Sabres face off against the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday... NHL teams with highest point totals get the best playoff seeds (Abracadabra!)... Buffalo has a 0.612 win percentage with 106 points, while Chicago has a 0.350 win percentage... Sabres stand at 49-23-8, Hawks at 28-38-14 in one of the final games... Bet on NHL hockey at BetRivers or BetMGM for the best moneyline, goal total, and puck line bets... May the best wizard win as these two teams battle it out on the ice!
Best Sabres at Blackhawks Odds
| Underdog Chicago Blackhawks | Favorite Buffalo Sabres |
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| Underdog Chicago Blackhawks | Favorite Buffalo Sabres |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Buffalo Sabres are the -200 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Chicago Blackhawks are the +165 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6.5 -105 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6.5 -115 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
The Buffalo Sabres are -1.5 +120 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Chicago Blackhawks are +1.5 -145 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
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Sabres
Blackhawks
4/13/26 8:38pm EDT | -200+165 |
- Chicago Blackhawks bettors risk $100 to win $165 at +165 odds. The implied probability for Chicago Blackhawks is 37.74%.
- Buffalo Sabres bettors risk $100 to win $50 at -200 odds. The implied probability for Buffalo Sabres is 66.67%.
Buffalo Sabres at Chicago Blackhawks Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Sabres
Blackhawks
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
4/13/26 8:38pm EDT | Yes -190No +140Bet |
Sabres
Total Goals
BUF at CHI 4/13/26 8:38pm EDT | 3.5 o -1353.5 u -105Bet |
Blackhawks
Total Goals
BUF at CHI 4/13/26 8:38pm EDT | 2.5 o -1252.5 u -110Bet |
Alex Tuch
To Score 3 Goals
BUF at CHI 4/13/26 8:38pm EDT | Yes +8000Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Connor Bedard
To Score 3 Goals
BUF at CHI 4/13/26 8:38pm EDT | Yes +6600Bet |
Jack Quinn
To Score 3 Goals
BUF at CHI 4/13/26 8:38pm EDT | Yes +8000Bet |
Jason Zucker
To Score 3 Goals
BUF at CHI 4/13/26 8:38pm EDT | Yes +8000Bet |
Tage Thompson
To Score 3 Goals
BUF at CHI 4/13/26 8:38pm EDT | Yes +3500Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Tyler Bertuzzi
To Score 3 Goals
BUF at CHI 4/13/26 8:38pm EDT | Yes +8000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| y - Buffalo Sabres | 82 | 50 | 23 | 9 | 0.610 | 109 | 45 | 288 | 241 | +47.0 | 26-10-5 | 24-13-4 | 5-1 | 6-3-1 | OT1 |
| e - Chicago Blackhawks | 82 | 29 | 39 | 14 | 0.354 | 72 | 26 | 213 | 275 | -62.0 | 14-19-8 | 15-20-6 | 3-5 | 2-7-1 | W1 |
Buffalo Sabres & Chicago Blackhawks Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Buffalo Sabres Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Sabres | +2200 Bet |
No Stanley Cup TM Chicago Blackhawks YR: futures available
Buffalo Sabres & Chicago Blackhawks Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Buffalo Sabres vs Chicago Blackhawks NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Monday, April 13th, 2026 at 8:38 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Buffalo Sabres vs Chicago Blackhawks Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Buffalo Sabres vs Chicago Blackhawks Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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