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 |
Sabres vs. Penguins Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Friday, January 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York
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