The Pittsburgh Penguins (28-15-12) and Buffalo Sabres (32-18-6) meet in an NHL duel tonight. Puck drop is set for 7:00 p.m. EST at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Sabres are favored by -1.5 on the puck line, with the over/under set at 6.5 (-120o / +100u). The Sabres are a -125 favorite to win outright, while the Penguins are +105 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Penguins vs. Sabres predictions and NHL picks.
Penguins vs. Sabres Odds, Pick
| Penguins Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -225 | 6.5 -120o / 100u | +105 |
| Sabres Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +185 | 6.5 -120o / 100u | -125 |
- Penguins vs. Sabres Spread: Penguins +1.5 (-225), Sabres -1.5 (+185)
- Penguins vs. Sabres Over/Under: 6.5 (-120o/ +100u)
- Penguins vs. Sabres Moneyline: Penguins +105, Sabres -125
Penguins vs. Sabres Preview
Buffalo enters the contest with a record of 32-18-6, having been on a hot run lately, picking up points in eight of its last ten games.
Center Tage Thompson leads the Sabres with 29 goals and 29 assists.
The Penguins have posted a 28-15-12 record this season.
Pittsburgh starts this contest in second place in the Metropolitan, trailing the first-place Hurricanes by eight points.
Future Hall of Famer Sidney Crosby leads the Pens with 27 goals and 32 assists.
Leg 1: Buffalo Sabres ML
Both teams have played strong hockey over the last month, but I love this matchup at home for Buffalo.
The Sabres have played their best hockey on their home ice this season (17-7-3).
I expect Buffalo's red-hot offense to keep rolling tonight and be the difference in this contest.
Leg 2: Sidney Crosby 2+ Shots on Goal
We will team up with our Action PRO Report for this prop.
The Penguins captain has cashed this prop in seven of his last ten games.
Our Action PRO Report projects Crosby for 2.38 shots.
Penguins vs. Sabres Parlay
Parlay Picks:
- Buffalo Sabres ML
- Sidney Crosby 2+ SOG
Parlay Odds: +148 (bet365)
