The Dallas Stars (30-13-6) and Buffalo Sabres (22-23-4) have an appealing betting opportunity as they meet for the first time this season on Tuesday, February 6, at 7:00 PM ET at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. The Stars are favorites to find success with a moneyline of -155.

The Stars are 4-1 over their last five encounters and are currently on a three-game win streak. Their most recent success was a 5-4 overtime triumph over the Washington Capitals, marking their second overtime win in a row.

Jason Robertson is pivotal to their steady offense, as he leads with 50 points and 33 assists. Roope Hintz is currently their goal leader with 22 total on the season, but will need to stay aggressive here.

The Stars have an average of 3.69 goals and 30.8 shots per game. They perform well in power play situations, with 31 goals scored and 26 conceded, resulting in a power play percentage of 22.6.

Defensively, they permit an average of 3.06 goals and face 30.1 shot attempts per game. Although this is favorable compared to their offensive output, maintaining a strong defense is crucial. Furthermore, their penalty kill percentage is commendable at 82.9.

The Sabres have gone 3-2 over their previous five matchups, while winning their last two games that happened to be on the road. Their most recent victory was a 5-2 performance over the San Jose Sharks.

Casey Mittlestadt leads them with 42 points and 30 assists and will be a huge component to their success here. JJ Peterka needs to be aggressive and obtain more goals, as he currently leads with 18 on the season.

The Sabres are scoring an average of 2.98 goals per game with 31.3 shots taken. However, their power play is struggling, having scored 20 goals while allowing 30, resulting in a 14.1 power play percentage.

On defense, they concede an average of 3.14 goals and face 29.2 shots per game. This indicates a slightly unfavorable ratio compared to their offensive output. Their penalty kill percentage is on par with that of the Stars at 80.0.

MyBookie showcases the NHL betting odds in this opportunity, with the Dallas Stars as slight favorites (-155) to win on the road. Both teams offer a path to victory, making this a good matchup.

The Sabres get an opportunity to extend their win streak when they make a stop back home after a tough road stretch. However, their slightly negative scoring performances (more goals allowed versus scored), shows a cause for concern here. Look for the Stars to find success on the road with their consistent offense.