For people looking to bet on the upcoming matchup between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Buffalo Sabres on Friday at 7:00 PM ET, is Michael Bunting a player who is likely find the back of the net? We analyze all the numbers in the piece below.

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Will Michael Bunting score a goal against the Sabres?

Odds to score a goal this game: +280 (Bet $10 to win $28.00 if he scores a goal)

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Bunting stats and insights

• Bunting has scored in 12 of 44 games this season, with multiple goals in one of those games.
• He has not scored versus the Sabres this season in one game (two shots).
• Bunting has picked up eight goals and four assists on the power play.
• He takes 1.8 shots per game, and converts 15.5% of them.

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Sabres defensive stats

• The Sabres are 27th in goals allowed, conceding 147 total goals (3.3 per game) in the NHL.
• So far this season, the Sabres have not shut out an opponent. They are averaging 20.9 hits and 14.9 blocked shots per game.

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Bunting recent games

Penguins vs. Sabres game info

• Game Day: Friday, January 17, 2025
• Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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