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Tage Thompson and Robert Thomas will lead the way for the Buffalo Sabres and St. Louis Blues, respectively, when the two teams face off on Monday, Dec. 29 at Enterprise Center, beginning at 8 p.m. ET. Here is everything you need to know to know about the Sabres-Blues game, from the puck lined, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.
Sabres vs. Blues Game Information and TV Channel
- When: Monday, December 29, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri
- TV: ESPN+
- Live Boxscore: FOX Sports
| Favorite | Puck Line | Favorite Puck Line Odds | Underdog Puck Line Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sabres | -1.5 | 205 | -250 | 5.5 | -130 | 110 | -115 | -105 |
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Sabres vs. Blues Prediction
ATS Pick: Blues (+ 1.5)
O/U Pick: Over (5.5)
Score Prediction: -Blues 4 - Sabres 3
Sabres vs. Blues Betting Insights
- Buffalo's games this season have finished above this matchup's total of 5.5 goals 21 times.
- St. Louis has played 18 games this season that finished with more than 5.5 goals.
- The two teams combine to score 5.6 goals per game, 0.1 more than this game's total.
- These teams surrender 6.6 goals per game combined, 1.1 more than the total for this game.
- The Blues are 30th in the league in goals scored, compared to the 18th-ranked Sabres.
- The Sabres are 20th in the league in goals conceded, and the Blues are 30th.
Sabres Stats
- The Sabres' 113 total goals (3.0 per game) rank 18th in the NHL.
- Defensively, Buffalo has allowed 118 total goals (3.2 per game) to rank 20th in league play.
- Their -5 goal differential ranks 17th in the league.
- The 22 power-play goals Buffalo has recorded this season rank 13th in the NHL (on 112 chances).
- The Sabres' 19.64% power-play conversion rate ranks 16th in the league.
- Buffalo has recorded three shorthanded goals this season (11th among all NHL squads).
Sabres Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | 37 | 18 | 16 | 34 | 32 | 14 | 47.3% |
| Alex Tuch | 36 | 10 | 19 | 29 | 26 | 14 | 41.2% |
| Rasmus Dahlin | 33 | 4 | 24 | 28 | 60 | 16 | - |
| Josh Doan | 37 | 11 | 13 | 24 | 31 | 29 | 44.4% |
| Ryan McLeod | 37 | 7 | 14 | 21 | 35 | 15 | 43.1% |
Blues Stats
- The Blues' 98 goals on the season (2.5 per game) rank them 30th in the league.
- St. Louis gives up 3.4 goals per game (131 total), which ranks 30th in the NHL.
- With a goal differential of -33, they are 32nd in the league.
- With 19 power-play goals (on 102 chances), St. Louis ranks 22nd in the NHL.
- The Blues score on 18.63% of their power plays, No. 17 in the NHL.
- St. Louis has scored three shorthanded goals (11th in NHL).
Blues Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Thomas | 35 | 9 | 20 | 29 | 52 | 19 | 53.8% |
| Pavel Buchnevich | 39 | 7 | 14 | 21 | 30 | 12 | 31.6% |
| Justin Faulk | 39 | 10 | 10 | 20 | 30 | 11 | - |
| Jake Neighbours | 27 | 10 | 7 | 17 | 17 | 4 | 40% |
| Dylan Holloway | 33 | 8 | 9 | 17 | 20 | 4 | 52.4% |
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