Sabres vs. Penguins Prediction & Picks - January 17

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The Pittsburgh Penguins (18-20-8) will aim to break a three-game losing streak when they face the Buffalo Sabres (17-22-5) on the road on Friday, January 17 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here's our prediction for which club will emerge victorious in Friday's hockey action.

During the last 10 games for the Penguins (2-5-3), their offense has totaled 25 goals while their defense has conceded 33 goals. They have had 31 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored nine goals (29.0%).

Sabres vs. Penguins Predictions for Friday

Our computer model for this matchup calls for a final result of Sabres 4, Penguins 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Sabres (-120)
  • Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.6 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Penguins (+1.5)

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Sabres Splits and Trends

  • The Sabres have a 17-22-5 record overall, with a 4-5-9 record in contests that have needed overtime.
  • Buffalo is 3-5-4 (10 points) in its 12 games decided by one goal.
  • In the eight games this season the Sabres scored only one goal, they've finished 1-7-0 (two points).
  • Buffalo has finished 1-7-1 in the nine games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering three points).
  • The Sabres have scored three or more goals in 25 games (15-6-4, 34 points).
  • In the 16 games when Buffalo has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it registered 15 points after finishing 7-8-1.
  • When it has outshot its opponent, Buffalo is 5-8-1 (11 points).
  • The Sabres' opponents have had more shots in 30 games. The Sabres finished 12-14-4 in those contests (28 points).

Penguins Splits and Trends

  • The Penguins have earned a record of 6-8-14 in overtime matchups as part of an overall mark of 18-20-8.
  • Pittsburgh has earned 20 points (8-1-4) in its 13 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
  • This season the Penguins scored just one goal in five games and they lost every time.
  • Pittsburgh has earned eight points (2-7-4 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
  • The Penguins have scored at least three goals 24 times, earning 36 points from those matchups (16-4-4).
  • This season, Pittsburgh has scored a single power-play goal in 18 games has a record of 5-9-4 in those matchups.
  • When it outshoots its opponent this season, Pittsburgh has posted a record of 9-5-3 (21 points).
  • The Penguins' opponents have had more shots in 26 games. The Penguins finished 8-13-5 in those matchups (21 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Sabres Rank Sabres AVG Penguins AVG Penguins Rank
12th 3.05 Goals Scored 2.96 17th
27th 3.34 Goals Allowed 3.67 32nd
25th 27 Shots 28.6 15th
25th 29.4 Shots Allowed 30.9 29th
26th 17.6% Power Play % 25.56% 6th
18th 78.83% Penalty Kill % 79.2% 15th

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