Buffalo Sabres vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/13

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The Buffalo Sabres will play against the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center. This NHL regular season game is on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 8:30 PM. Fans can catch the game on ESPN+.

The Sabres have a strong record of 49-23-8 this season. They are led by head coach Lindy Ruff and hold the top spot in the Eastern Atlantic division. On the other side, the Blackhawks have a record of 28-38-14 and are coached by Jeff Blashill. They sit at the bottom of the Western Central division.

Sabres vs Blackhawks Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Buffalo Sabres vs. Chicago Blackhawks
  • Venue: United Center
  • Date: Monday, April 13, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Buffalo Sabres MoneyLine -207, Chicago Blackhawks MoneyLine +176

Buffalo Sabres Team Preview

The Buffalo Sabres have shown some strong performances lately. In their recent game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, they won 5-0. Josh Doan was a key player, scoring two goals in that game.

In another recent game, the Sabres defeated the New York Rangers 5-3. Zach Benson stood out with two goals. The team took 27 shots on goal and showed good defensive play with 19 blocks.

The Sabres’ recent stats show they rank 6th in goals with 275 this season. They have also made 2105 saves, indicating solid goaltending. Colten Ellis had a standout performance with 37 saves in the win against the Blue Jackets.

Chicago Blackhawks Team Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks have had a tough stretch in recent games. They lost their last game to the St. Louis Blues 5-3, even though they took 34 shots on goal. Ilya Mikheyev stood out with two goals against the Blues.

In a previous game, the Blackhawks lost to the Carolina Hurricanes 7-2. Anton Frondell scored both goals for Chicago in that game. Despite taking fewer shots, the Hurricanes managed to score more goals.

Chicago’s skaters have been struggling in various areas. They rank 32nd in shots on goal and hits this season. However, their power play goals rank 18th, showing some strength in that area.

BTB Betting Pick

The Buffalo Sabres are favored to win against the Chicago Blackhawks. The Sabres have a MoneyLine of -207, while the Blackhawks are at +176. With Buffalo’s strong stats, including 275 goals and 465 assists this season, a 4-2 win for Buffalo is projected.

The total for the game is set at 6.5, with the under at -122. Both teams have allowed many goals, but the Sabres’ defense ranks higher. With a projected total score of 6, the under is a solid choice for this game.