For people wanting to bet on the upcoming battle between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday at 7:00 PM ET, is Sean Monahan a player who is a good bet to score a goal? We analyze all the numbers in the piece below.

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Will Sean Monahan score a goal against the Sabres?

Odds to score a goal this game: +195 (Bet $10 to win $19.50 if he scores a goal)

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Monahan 2023-24 stats and insights

• In 21 of 83 games last season, Monahan scored — and four times he scored multiple goals.
• He took eight shots in four games versus the Sabres last season, and scored one goal.
• On the power play, Monahan picked up nine goals and 12 assists.
• He took 2.0 shots per game, sinking 15.2% of them.

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Sabres 2023-24 defensive stats

• Defensively, the Sabres allowed 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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