The Sabres will play the Stars on Tuesday, December 31st, 2024. Your timezone's face off time is 8:10 pm EST. 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
With the 2024-25 NHL regular season in full swing, let's turn the page to an exciting matchup between the Buffalo Sabres and Dallas Stars. The puck hits the ice on Tuesday, December 31st, 2024. Each team's performance trends are starting to firm up. Keeping that in mind, have a look at stats below before you place a wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Buffalo Sabres currently have a 89.33 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Dallas Stars heading into this matchup with a 95.33 power ranking. The team with the higher power ranking is often the favorite.
- Away Buffalo Sabres - The Buffalo Sabres have a 7-9-1 record as an away team, ranking them 7th in the league for away team wins. On the flip side, the Buffalo Sabres now rank 5th for away team losses.
- Home Dallas Stars - The Dallas Stars start this game with a 13-5-1 record as a home team. That puts them 3rd in the league for home team wins. However, they rank 7th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - At this point in the 2024-25 NHL season, the Buffalo Sabres rank 12th (114) for goals scored. Their opponent, the Dallas Stars, currently rank 14th (112) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Teams that allow fewer goals tend to have better goalies and defensive capabilities. The Buffalo Sabres rank 6th (124) in the league for goals scored against them. Looking at the Dallas Stars, they've given up 89 goals this season, ranking them 29th in the league.
- Shootout Records - If the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime, a shootout will be held to determine the winner. Keep this in mind: the Buffalo Sabres have a 1-1 shootout win-loss record, with the Dallas Stars owning a 1-0 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Buffalo Sabres have a 14-19-4 record and the Dallas Stars hold a 21-13-1 at this point in the 2024-25 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
Gather 'round, ye hockey fans, for a clash of Sabres and Stars...
Buffalo struggles with a 0.378 win percentage, while Dallas shines at 0.600...
Watch closely as these teams battle for supremacy on New Year's Eve...
Review stats and standings to predict the outcome of this epic showdown...
Place your bets at BetRivers or BetMGM and embrace the magic of hockey...
As the clock ticks down to puck drop, choose your side wisely...
Now, let's dive into the depths of this thrilling matchup on ice...
Buffalo seeks redemption, while Dallas aims to extend their winning streak...
Shall the Sabres rise from the ashes, or will the Stars continue to shine bright...
Consider your options and place your bets before the final horn blows...
(For more tips on how to bet on hockey, visit SportsBetting3.com for guidance)...
So grab your wands and brace yourselves for a wizardly battle on the ice...
Best Sabres at Stars Odds
| Underdog Buffalo Sabres | Favorite Dallas Stars |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Buffalo Sabres | Favorite Dallas Stars |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Dallas Stars are the -225 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Buffalo Sabres are the +185 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6 -120 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $120 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6 +100 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $100 to win $100 betting the under.
The Dallas Stars are -1.5 +110 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Buffalo Sabres are +1.5 -135 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Sabres
Stars
12/31/24 8:10pm EST | +185-225 |
- Buffalo Sabres bettors risk $100 to win $185 at +185 odds. The implied probability for Buffalo Sabres is 35.09%.
- Dallas Stars bettors risk $100 to win $44.44 at -225 odds. The implied probability for Dallas Stars is 69.23%.
Buffalo Sabres at Dallas Stars Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Sabres
Stars
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
12/31/24 8:10pm EST | Yes -175No +130Bet |
Sabres
Total Goals
BUF at DAL 12/31/24 8:10pm EST | 2.5 o -1102.5 u -125Bet |
Stars
Total Goals
BUF at DAL 12/31/24 8:10pm EST | 3.5 o -1253.5 u -110Bet |
Wyatt Johnston
To Score 3 Goals
BUF at DAL 12/31/24 8:10pm EST | Yes +6600Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| x - Dallas Stars | 82 | 50 | 26 | 6 | 0.610 | 106 | 48 | 277 | 224 | +53.0 | 28-10-3 | 22-16-3 | 2-2 | 3-5-2 | L4 |
| e - Buffalo Sabres | 82 | 36 | 39 | 7 | 0.439 | 79 | 32 | 269 | 289 | -20.0 | 23-15-3 | 13-24-4 | 4-2 | 6-3-1 | W1 |
Buffalo Sabres & Dallas Stars 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 | +15000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Stars | +1000 Bet |
Buffalo Sabres & Dallas Stars 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 Dallas Stars 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 Tuesday, December 31st, 2024 at 8:10 pm EST, 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 Dallas Stars Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Buffalo Sabres vs Dallas Stars 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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- Philadelphia Flyers vs San Jose Sharks
- Carolina Hurricanes vs Columbus Blue Jackets
- Pittsburgh Penguins vs Detroit Red Wings
- Winnipeg Jets vs Colorado Avalanche
- Nashville Predators vs Minnesota Wild
- New Jersey Devils vs Anaheim Ducks
- Vancouver Canucks vs Calgary Flames
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