BUF @ CHI NHL prediction: AI analysis & picks

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BUF

Buffalo Sabres

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5W - 4L · B2B

11/13/2026
Start 01:00

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CHI

Chicago Blackhawks

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2W - 8L

Analysis published before puck drop Timestamped odds (CLV) Transparent methodology

GOALIES

Colten Ellis

Probable

SV%0.873

GSAx/G-0.06

Spencer Knight

Probable

SV%0.881

GSAx/G-0.16

Moneyline

BUF

1.67 60% impl.

Moneyline

CHI

2.20 46% impl.

Total 6.5 O 1.91 / U 1.91

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Our Expert Analysis

AI Analysis

CONFIRMED GOALIES

● Chicago Blackhawks: Spencer Knight (probable starter) — 0.892 save percentage, 3.34 goals-against average (GAA), GSAx (goals saved above expected) +0.14 over his last 10 starts

● Buffalo Sabres: Colten Ellis (probable starter) — 0.907 save percentage, 2.63 GAA, GSAx +0.44 over his last 10 starts

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GAME CONTEXT

Chicago has 4 wins, 13 losses and 1 overtime or shootout loss in 18 games (9 standings points), with 4 days of rest since its last game on November 7, 2026. Buffalo has 8 wins, 7 losses and 3 overtime or shootout losses in 18 games (19 standings points), and is playing the second night of a back-to-back after its game on November 11, 2026.

KEY ABSENCES

● Chicago Blackhawks: Bowen Byram (D), long-term injured reserve (LTIR), upper body, estimated return November 14, 2026; Patrick Kane (RW), LTIR, upper body, estimated return November 14, 2026

● Buffalo Sabres: Konsta Helenius (C), out, upper body, estimated return November 17, 2026; Alex Lyon (G), LTIR, shoulder, estimated return November 14, 2026; Justin Danforth (RW), LTIR, upper body, estimated return November 22, 2026; Matt Grzelcyk (D), LTIR, lower body, estimated return November 14, 2026

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Odds Comparison

Comparer les cotes

Bookmaker	Totals OVER	Totals UNDER	ML HOME	ML AWAY
Pinnacle (réf.)	1.98@6.5	1.89@6.5	2.40	1.63
1xBet	2.25@6.5	1.71@6.5	3.10	2.08
Betclic	—	—	2.90	2.00
Winamax	—	—	2.75	1.92
Unibet	—	—	2.75	1.94
888sport	1.91@6.5	1.91@6.5	2.20	1.67

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Head-to-Head

5BUF

CHI0

10/03/26CHI — BUF3 – 4

04/13/26BUF — CHI5 – 1

11/21/25CHI — BUF3 – 9

12/27/24CHI — BUF2 – 6

Form & Stats

Team Comparison

8 of 31 model features (last 5-10 games)

BUF STAT

CHI

3.30

Buts/Match ?

2.00

3.00

Buts encaissés ?

3.80

3.10

xG For ?

2.78

20.0%

PP% ?

8.3%

73.1%

PK% ?

73.1%

90.2%

Save% ?

87.7%

48.7%

CF% ?

47.4%

11.4%

Sh% ?

8.1%

Frequently asked questions

When is BUF @ CHI played?

This NHL game is scheduled for 2026-11-12.

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