Avalanche vs. Sabres Odds NHL Odds
December 1, 2022, 07:00 PM ET
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Matchup Odds
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| Team | Puckline | Moneyline | Over / Under |
|---|---|---|---|
COL
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-1.5 +121 | -200 | U+6.5-106 |
BUF
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+1.5 -145 | +166 | O+6.5-114 |
Betting Action
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| team | |
|---|---|
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COL
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90% |
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BUF
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10% |
| Over/Under | |
|---|---|
| Over |
83% |
| Under |
17% |
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening 30 Nov 11:36pm | COL | -1.5 +124 | O +6.5 -105 |
| Closing 2 Dec 12:01am | COL | -1.5 +122 | O +6.5 -114 |
- Recent Meetings
- COL Last 10
- BUF Last 10
Recent Meetings
| date | home-away | ats | o/u | BUF:Shots | BUF:Goals | BUF:Assists | COL:Shots | COL:Goals | COL:Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2022 | COL 2 - BUF 4 | BUF | Under 6.5 | 21 | 4 | 6 | 41 | 2 | 4 |
| 12/01/2022 | BUF 4 - COL 6 | COL | Over 6.5 | 28 | 4 | 8 | 34 | 6 | 12 |
| 02/19/2022 | BUF 3 - COL 5 | COL | Over 6 | 36 | 5 | 5 | 32 | 3 | 5 |
| 01/30/2022 | COL 4 - BUF 1 | COL | Under 6.5 | 31 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 4 | 7 |
| 02/26/2020 | COL 3 - BUF 2 | BUF | Under 5.5 | 33 | 2 | 4 | 34 | 3 | 6 |
| 02/04/2020 | BUF 1 - COL 6 | COL | Over 6 | 27 | 6 | 12 | 24 | 1 | 2 |
| 03/09/2019 | COL 3 - BUF 0 | COL | Under 6.5 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 3 | 4 |
| 10/11/2018 | BUF 1 - COL 6 | COL | Over 6 | 30 | 6 | 8 | 31 | 1 | 1 |
| 02/11/2018 | BUF 4 - COL 5 | BUF | Over 5.5 | 27 | 5 | 6 | 32 | 4 | 5 |
| 12/05/2017 | COL 2 - BUF 4 | BUF | Over 5.5 | 35 | 4 | 6 | 37 | 2 | 4 |
| 02/25/2017 | COL 5 - BUF 3 | COL +1.5 | Over 5 | 30 | 5 | 9 | 37 | 3 | 6 |
| 02/16/2017 | BUF 2 - COL 0 | BUF -1.5 | Under 5 | 32 | 2 | 4 | 23 | 0 | 0 |
| 02/14/2016 | BUF 4 - COL 1 | BUF +1.5 | Under 5 | 21 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 1 | 2 |
| 01/20/2016 | COL 2 - BUF 1 | BUF +1.5 | Under 5 | 35 | 2 | 3 | 28 | 1 | 2 |
| 03/28/2015 | COL 5 - BUF 3 | COL -1.5 | Over 5 | 22 | 5 | 10 | 38 | 3 | 4 |
| 02/01/2014 | COL 7 - BUF 1 | COL -1.5 | Over 5.5 | 39 | 7 | 11 | 28 | 1 | 2 |
| 10/19/2013 | BUF 2 - COL 4 | COL -1.5 | Over 5 | 30 | 2 | 4 | 26 | 4 | 7 |
| 01/04/2011 | COL 4 - BUF 3 | BUF +1.5 | Over 5.5 | 34 | 4 | 6 | 40 | 3 | 6 |
Colorado Last 10 Meetings
| date | score | ats | o/u | Shots | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/28/2023 | COL 4 - STL 2 | W | Under 6 | 28 | 2 | 2 |
| 01/26/2023 | COL 3 - ANA 5 | L | Over 6.5 | 32 | 5 | 6 |
| 01/24/2023 | COL 3 - WAS 2 | L | Under 5.5 | 39 | 2 | 3 |
| 01/21/2023 | SEA 1 - COL 1 | W | Under 6 | 27 | 1 | 2 |
| 01/20/2023 | VAN 1 - COL 4 | W | Under 6.5 | 29 | 4 | 6 |
| 01/18/2023 | CAL 1 - COL 4 | W | Under 6 | 30 | 4 | 7 |
| 01/16/2023 | COL 6 - DET 3 | W | Over 6.5 | 29 | 3 | 6 |
| 01/14/2023 | COL 7 - OTT 0 | W | Over 6 | 29 | 0 | 0 |
| 01/12/2023 | CHI 3 - COL 2 | L | Under 6 | 33 | 2 | 3 |
| 01/10/2023 | COL 4 - FLA 5 | L | Over 6.5 | 37 | 5 | 6 |
Buffalo Last 10 Meetings
| date | score | ats | o/u | Shots | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/01/2023 | BUF 1 - CAR 5 | L | Under 6.5 | 30 | 1 | 1 |
| 01/28/2023 | MIN 2 - BUF 2 | W | Under 6.5 | 35 | 2 | 4 |
| 01/26/2023 | WIN 2 - BUF 3 | W | Under 6.5 | 21 | 2 | 4 |
| 01/24/2023 | STL 3 - BUF 5 | W | Over 6.5 | 28 | 3 | 6 |
| 01/23/2023 | DAL 2 - BUF 3 (OT) | W | Under 6.5 | 31 | 2 | 3 |
| 01/21/2023 | BUF 6 - ANA 3 | W | Over 7 | 39 | 6 | 11 |
| 01/19/2023 | BUF 3 - NYI 2 | L | Under 6 | 45 | 3 | 6 |
| 01/17/2023 | CHI 4 - BUF 3 | L | Over 6.5 | 26 | 4 | 7 |
| 01/16/2023 | BUF 1 - FLA 4 | L | Under 7 | 29 | 1 | 0 |
| 01/14/2023 | NAS 3 - BUF 5 | W | Over 6.5 | 41 | 3 | 6 |
Matchup Edge - Scoring Stats
| avg | rank | edge in | rank | avg | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | 7 | Goals Per Game | 1 | 3.7 | ||
| 2.7 | 3 | Goals Against Per Game | 10 | 3.4 | ||
| 32.9 | 8 | Shots Per Game | 11 | 32.5 | ||
| 31.9 | 17 | Shots Against Per Game | 19 | 32.6 | ||
| 9.3 | 16 | Shooting % | 2 | 11.4 | ||
| 8.6 | 4 | Opponent Shooting % | 12 | 10.4 | ||
| 1.02 | 16 | Shot Differential Per Game | 18 | -0.16 | ||
| 9.3 | 16 | Scoring Efficiency Ratio | 2 | 11.4 | ||
| .910 | 3 | Save % | 4 | .900 | ||
| .910 | 4 | Opponent Save % | 2 | .890 | ||
| 8.3 | 7 | Penalty Minutes Per Game | 4 | 7.6 | ||
| 0.81 | 7 | Power Play Goals Per Game | 4 | 0.88 | ||
| 0.73 | 13 | Power Play Goals Against Per Game | 15 | 0.8 | ||
| 24.5 | 8 | Power Play % | 5 | 25.3 | ||
| 76.8 | 18 | Penalty Kill % | 23 | 73.3 | ||
| 2.5 | 3 | Blocks To Shots On Goal Ratio | 1 | 2.87 |
Injuries
Valeri Nichushkin (RW)
Erik Johnson (D)
Darren Helm (LW)
Alex Newhook (C)
Denis Malgin (C)
Evan Rodrigues (C)
Erik Johnson (D)
Pavel Francouz (G)
Martin Kaut (RW)
Valeri Nichushkin (RW)
Dylan Cozens (C)
Dylan Cozens (C)
Mattias Samuelsson (D)
Zemgus Girgensons (LW)
Jacob Bryson (D)
Kyle Okposo (RW)
Owen Power (D)
Henri Jokiharju (D)
Jeff Skinner (LW)
Vinnie Hinostroza (LW)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Valeri Nichushkin (RW) | Prob Tues | Upper Body - 26 / 01 / 23 | 1-2 | 1-1-1 | + - |
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Nichushkin has been absent from the last two games with an upper body injury, but it is forecasted that he will be in the lineup Tuesday versus the Penguins. |
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| Erik Johnson (D) | Prob Tues | Undisclosed - 24 / 01 / 23 | 2-2 | 1-2-1 | + - |
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Johnson is expected to take the ice against the Capitals on Tuesday despite an undefined issue. |
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| Darren Helm (LW) | Out indefinitely | Lower Body - 13 / 01 / 23 | 6-4 | 4-5-1 | + - |
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Helm is idle with a lower-body injury, and team officials have yet to provide an exact return date. |
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| Alex Newhook (C) | Ques Sat | Face - 13 / 01 / 23 | 6-4 | 4-5-1 | + - |
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Newhook is dealing with a face injury, and it is uncertain if he will suit up in Saturday's match versus the Senators. |
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| Denis Malgin (C) | Ques Thurs | Upper Body - 06 / 01 / 23 | 7-6 | 4-7-2 | + - |
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Malgin has been activated from the injured reserve list after recovering from an upper-body injury, and it is unknown if he will return to the ice against the Ducks on Thursday. |
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| Evan Rodrigues (C) | Ques Sat | Upper Body - 02 / 01 / 23 | 7-7 | 5-7-2 | + - |
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Rodrigues has missed the last two games with an upper-body injury, and it is uncertain if he will suit up for Saturday's battle versus the Oilers. |
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| Erik Johnson (D) | Ques Thurs | Hand - 29 / 12 / 22 | 7-9 | 7-7-2 | + - |
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Johnson is dealing with a hand injury, and it is unclear if he will take part in Thursday's clash versus the Kings. |
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| Pavel Francouz (G) | Ques Thurs | Lower Body - 27 / 12 / 22 | 7-10 | 7-8-2 | + - |
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Francouz has been activated from the injured reserve list after recovering from a lower-body issue, and it is unknown if he will be active in Thursday's game against the Blackhawks. |
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| Martin Kaut (RW) | Prob Mon | Upper Body - 24 / 12 / 22 | 7-11 | 7-9-2 | + - |
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Kaut has been idle due to an upper-body injury, but it is expected that he will return to the ice Monday against the Golden Knights. |
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| Valeri Nichushkin (RW) | Out indefinitely | Ankle - 23 / 12 / 22 | 7-11 | 7-9-2 | + - |
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Nichushkin is sidelined with an ankle ailment, and there is no timetable for his return. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Dylan Cozens (C) | Prob Wed | Undisclosed - 28 / 01 / 23 | 2-0 | 0-2 | + - |
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Cozens missed the previous game with an undetermined ailment, but it is not expected to affect his status for Wednesday's clash against the Hurricanes. |
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| Dylan Cozens (C) | day-to-day | Undisclosed - 26 / 01 / 23 | 3-0 | 1-2 | + - |
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Cozens exited Thursday's contest with an undetermined ailment, and it is uncertain whether he will return to the ice. |
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| Mattias Samuelsson (D) | Prob Wed | Lower Body - 26 / 01 / 23 | 3-0 | 1-2 | + - |
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Samuelsson missed the previous two games on account of a lower-body injury, but it is projected that he will suit up against the Hurricanes on Wednesday. |
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| Zemgus Girgensons (LW) | Prob Mon | Illness - 13 / 01 / 23 | 6-4 | 4-6 | + - |
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Girgensons sat out the previous game with an illness, but it is not expected to affect his status for Monday's matchup against the Panthers. |
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| Jacob Bryson (D) | Prob Thurs | Lower Body - 15 / 12 / 22 | 14-7 | 10-11 | + - |
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Bryson has landed on the injured reserve list due to a lower-body ailment, but it is projected that he will suit up for Thursday's tilt with the Red Wings. |
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| Kyle Okposo (RW) | Ques Sat | Lower Body - 15 / 12 / 22 | 14-7 | 10-11 | + - |
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Okposo was held out of the previous game with a lower-body injury, and it remains to be seen if he will lace up for Saturday's showdown versus the Coyotes. |
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| Owen Power (D) | Prob Thurs | Lower Body - 15 / 12 / 22 | 14-7 | 10-11 | + - |
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Power has been sidelined due to a lower-body injury, but he is expected to make his return against the Red Wings on Thursday. |
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| Henri Jokiharju (D) | Out indefinitely | Lower Body - 10 / 12 / 22 | 15-8 | 10-12-1 | + - |
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Jokiharju has wound up on the injured reserve list with a lower-body ailment, and there is no timetable for his return. |
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| Jeff Skinner (LW) | Elig Sat | Poss. Suspension - 10 / 12 / 22 | 15-8 | 10-12-1 | + - |
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Skinner is serving a three-game suspension for cross checking, and he will not be eligible to return until Saturday versus the Coyotes. |
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| Vinnie Hinostroza (LW) | Prob Thurs | Undisclosed - 04 / 12 / 22 | 17-9 | 13-12-1 | + - |
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Hinostroza has landed on the injured reserve list with an unknown injury, but he is likely to be activated prior to Thursday's contest versus the Avalanche. |
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Over is 5-1 in Avalanche last 6 games as a road underdog of +201 or greater.
Under is 10-3 in Avalanche last 13 Thursday games.
Avalanche are 28-9 in their last 37 games as a road favorite of -151 to -200.
Avalanche are 44-12 in their last 56 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Avalanche last 6 games as a favorite.
Sabres are 31-104 in their last 135 games as an underdog of +201 or greater.
Over is 12-3-1 in Sabres last 16 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Over is 18-7-2 in Sabres last 27 games a home underdog.
Over is 12-4 in Sabres last 16 games as a home favorite of -151 to -200.
Over is 4-1 in Sabres last 5 games as a home favorite of -201 or greater.
Over is 13-5-1 in the last 19 meetings.
Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Buffalo.
Avalanche are 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Buffalo.
Avalanche are 20-6 in the last 26 meetings.
Favorite is 14-3 in the last 17 meetings.
Western Conference Standings
| Team | Win / Loss | ATS | OU |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29-13 | 22-27 | 21-26-2 | |
| 32-19 | 22-28 | 30-15-5 | |
| 29-15 | 30-19 | 20-25-4 | |
| 28-18 | 25-27 | 28-21-3 | |
| 29-18 | 23-28 | 19-28-4 | |
| 28-18 | 27-23 | 29-16-5 | |
| 27-18 | 22-27 | 21-26-2 | |
| 24-17 | 20-30 | 23-26-1 | |
| 27-18 | 23-25 | 17-28-3 | |
| 24-18 | 23-28 | 19-28-4 | |
| 23-25 | 22-28 | 30-15-5 | |
| 20-26 | 25-25 | 27-16-7 | |
| 15-25 | 27-24 | 33-16-2 | |
| 17-28 | 22-26 | 21-25-2 | |
| 16-29 | 23-28 | 28-23 | |
| 15-29 | 23-28 | 28-23 |
Eastern Conference Standings
| Team | Win / Loss | ATS | OU |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39-7 | 32-18 | 21-24-5 | |
| 34-9 | 21-29 | 24-25-1 | |
| 33-13 | 24-25 | 26-16-7 | |
| 31-13 | 32-18 | 21-24-5 | |
| 32-16 | 27-24 | 33-16-2 | |
| 28-14 | 25-25 | 27-16-7 | |
| 27-20 | 26-26 | 21-28-3 | |
| 24-16 | 23-25 | 17-28-3 | |
| 26-22 | 30-19 | 20-25-4 | |
| 26-20 | 28-21 | 26-21-2 | |
| 25-22 | 23-25 | 22-19-7 | |
| 24-23 | 17-15 | 14-17-1 | |
| 21-22 | 27-25 | 22-28-2 | |
| 21-19 | 17-15 | 14-17-1 | |
| 20-27 | 28-21 | 18-31 | |
| 15-32 | 26-26 | 21-28-3 |