The Buffalo Sabres are solid 59.6 percent favorites over the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Sabres are favored by AccuScore simulations partly because they have a +7 edge in shots on goal and are projected for 30 shots on goal vs 23 shots for the Penguins. The Penguins goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 90.2% compared to the Sabres goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 89.5%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Tristan Jarry 27, UkkoPekka Luukkonen 21 SHOTS: Sidney Crosby 3.5, Tage Thompson 3.3 GOALS: Rickard Rakell 0.49, Tage Thompson 0.49 PTS: Sidney Crosby has a 60% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Rasmus Dahlin has a 51% chance of 1+PTs
' We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: Buffalo Sabres
| Pittsburgh Penguins | RECORD | Buffalo Sabres | RECORD | UNITS EDGE |
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| Record on the Road | 6-15, 29% -843 | Record at Home | 9-14, 39% -560 | Buffalo Sabres |
| VS Buffalo Sabres | 1-0, 100% 76 | VS Pittsburgh Penguins | 0-1, 0% -100 | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| vs Team Under .500 | 10-12, 45% -301 | vs Team Under .500 | 8-12, 40% -515 | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Record As Road Underdog | 4-13, 24% -776 | Record As Home Favorite | 5-4, 56% -56 | Buffalo Sabres |
| After 1 or More Days Off | 12-25, 32% -2532 | After 1 or More Days Off | 16-21, 43% -1468 | Buffalo Sabres |
PAST 30 DAYS
| Pittsburgh Penguins | RECORD | Buffalo Sabres | RECORD | UNITS EDGE |
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| Record on the Road | 1-5, 17% -379 | Record at Home | 3-2, 60% 122 | Buffalo Sabres |
| VS Buffalo Sabres | 0-0 No Games | VS Pittsburgh Penguins | 0-0 No Games | N/A |
| vs Team .500 or Better | 2-3, 40% -28 | vs Team Under .500 | 4-2, 67% 237 | Buffalo Sabres |
| Record As Road Underdog | 1-4, 20% -279 | Record As Home Favorite | 1-1, 50% -38 | Buffalo Sabres |
| After 1 or More Days Off | 3-8, 27% -603 | After 1 or More Days Off | 6-5, 55% +44 | Buffalo Sabres |
OVER-UNDER TRENDS
| Pittsburgh Penguins | RECORD | Buffalo Sabres | RECORD | O-U EDGE |
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| OVER-UNDER ON ROAD | 11-10, 52% Over | OVER-UNDER AT HOME | 13-8, 62% Over | OVER |
| ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS | 3-3, 50% Over | HOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS | 4-3, 57% Over | OVER |
| ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON | 19-12, 61% Over | HOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON | 16-12, 57% Over | OVER |
| Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home | 22-13, 63% OVER | Opp Averages >2.8 G on Road | 23-9, 72% OVER | OVER |
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SIDE VALUE - Pittsburgh Penguins Road Games: 14-7, 67% +875 Buffalo Sabres Home Games: 9-14, 39% -513 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Pittsburgh Penguins Road Games: 2-4, 33% -141 Buffalo Sabres Home Games: 3-2, 60% +80
MONEY LINE - Pittsburgh Penguins Road Games: 15-6, 71% +397 Buffalo Sabres Home Games: 9-14, 39% +-766 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Pittsburgh Penguins Road Games: 4-2, 67% +86 Buffalo Sabres Home Games: 2-3, 40% -168
OVER-UNDER RECORD - Pittsburgh Penguins Road Games: 12-9, 57% + 192 Buffalo Sabres Home Games: 9-14, 39% -581 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Pittsburgh Penguins Road Games: 3-3, 50% -27 Buffalo Sabres Home Games: 2-3, 40% -118
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