When the Columbus Blue Jackets face off against the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday at 7:00 PM ET, will Kirill Marchenko find the back of the net? Below, we analyze the numbers and trends you need to know before making any player prop bets.

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Will Kirill Marchenko score a goal against the Sabres?

Odds to score a goal this game: +185 (Bet $10 to win $18.50 if he scores a goal)

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Marchenko 2023-24 stats and insights

• In 20 of 78 games last season, Marchenko scored — including two games with multiple goals.
• In three games against the Sabres last season, he scored three goals on seven shots.
• Marchenko recorded nine goals and four assists on the power play.
• He took 2.4 shots per game, sinking 11.9% of them.

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Sabres 2023-24 defensive stats

• Defensively, the Sabres gave up 243 total goals (3.0 per game) to rank 11th in league play.
• The Sabres did not shut out an opponent last season. They averaged 21.8 hits and 14.6 blocked shots per game.

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Blue Jackets vs. Sabres game info

• Game Day: Thursday, October 17, 2024
• Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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