The Buffalo Sabres (17-22-5) host the Pittsburgh Penguins (18-20-8), who have lost three straight, on Friday, January 17 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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In the past 10 games, the Penguins have gone 2-5-3 while totaling 25 total goals (nine power-play goals on 31 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 29.0%). They have given up 33 goals.

Sabres vs. Penguins Predictions for Friday

Our computer projection model for this encounter predicts a final result of Sabres 4, Penguins 3.

Moneyline Pick: Sabres (-130)
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 (17-22-5 overall) have 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 scored a pair of goals in nine games this season (1-7-1 record, 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 scored a single power-play goal, it has a 7-8-1 record (15 points).
In the 14 games when it outshot its opponent, Buffalo is 5-8-1 (11 points).
The Sabres' opponents have had more shots in 30 games. The Sabres went 12-14-4 in those matchups (28 points).

Penguins Splits and Trends

The Penguins have a 6-8-14 record in overtime matchups this season and an 18-20-8 overall record.
In the 13 games Pittsburgh has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 20 points.
This season the Penguins recorded just one goal in five games and they lost every time.
When Pittsburgh has scored two goals this season, they've earned eight points (2-7-4 record).
The Penguins have scored at least three goals in 24 games, earning 36 points from those contests.
Pittsburgh has scored a lone power-play goal in 18 games this season and has registered 14 points from those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Pittsburgh is 9-5-3 (21 points).
The Penguins' opponents have had more shots in 26 games. The Penguins finished 8-13-5 in those contests (21 points).

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