The Colorado Avalanche (23-15) will aim to prolong a five-game win streak when they face the Buffalo Sabres (14-20-4) at home on Thursday, January 2 at 9:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Here's our prediction for who will secure the victory in Thursday's game.

The Sabres have gone 3-7-0 over the last 10 games, totaling 31 total goals (five power-play goals on 23 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 21.7%). They have allowed 30 goals to their opponents.

Avalanche vs. Sabres Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this game calls for a final tally of Avalanche 4, Sabres 2.

Moneyline Pick: Avalanche (-207)
Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Avalanche (-1.5)

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Avalanche Splits and Trends

The Avalanche have a 23-15 record overall, with a 3-0-3 record in contests that have needed overtime.
Colorado has 16 points (8-1-0) in the nine games it has played that were decided by one goal.
In the four games this season the Avalanche scored just one goal, they've finished 1-3-0 (two points).
Colorado has finished 2-6-0 in the eight games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering four points).
The Avalanche have scored at least three goals in 25 games (20-5-0, 40 points).
In the 15 games when Colorado has scored a lone power-play goal, it went 9-6-0 to register 18 points.
In the 20 games when it outshot its opponent, Colorado is 12-8-0 (24 points).
The Avalanche's opponents have had more shots in 14 games. The Avalanche went 9-5-0 in those contests (18 points).

Sabres Splits and Trends

The Sabres have a record of 14-20-4 this season and are 3-4-7 in overtime contests.
Buffalo has earned nine points (3-5-3) in its 11 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
This season the Sabres scored only one goal in seven games and they've earned two points (1-6-0) in those contests.
When Buffalo has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned three points (1-6-1 record).
The Sabres have earned 27 points in their 21 games with three or more goals scored.
Buffalo has scored a lone power-play goal in 13 games this season and has registered 13 points from those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Buffalo is 5-7-1 (11 points).
The Sabres have been outshot by opponents 25 times this season, and earned 21 points in those games.

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