On Wednesday, October 16 at 7:00 PM ET, the Pittsburgh Penguins are slated to clash with the Buffalo Sabres at PPG Paints Arena. For best bets, picks, and projections for this game, continue reading.

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Penguins vs. Sabres Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.3 goals)

• In 47 of 82 games last season, Pittsburgh and its opponent combined to finish above 6 goals.
• Buffalo played 41 games last season that finished with more than 6 goals.
• The two teams combined to score 6.1 goals per game, 0.1 more than this one’s total.
• Combined, these teams gave up six goals per game, zero fewer than this one’s total.
• The Penguins were 18th in goals scored in the league, and the Sabres were 23rd.
• This game features the league’s 11th-ranked (Sabres) and 13th-ranked (Penguins) teams last season in terms of defense.

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Moneyline Pick

Penguins Moneyline: -134

• The Penguins had a 24-24 record when favored on the moneyline last season.
• Pittsburgh had a 17-13 record (winning 56.7% of its games) when playing as a moneyline favorite of -134 or shorter.
• The Penguins have an implied moneyline win probability of 57.3% in this matchup.

Sabres Moneyline: +112

• The Sabres were an underdog in 52 games last season, with 20 upset wins (38.5%).
• Buffalo had a record of 16-23 in games when bookmakers listed them as +112 or longer on the moneyline last season.
• Sportsbooks have implied, based on the moneyline for this matchup, that the Sabres have a 47.2% chance to win.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Pittsburgh 4, Buffalo 2

Penguins Points Leaders (2023-24)

• One of Pittsburgh’s top offensive options last season was Sidney Crosby, who registered 94 points in 82 contests.
• Evgeni Malkin had 67 points (27 goals, 40 assists), adding significantly to the team’s offensive efforts last season.
• Bryan Rust created 56 points for Pittsburgh in 62 games last season, scoring on 14.3% of his shots and recording 28 goals and 28 assists.
• Last season for Pittsburgh, Tristan Jarry (19-25-5) posted a 2.9 goals-against average, and a save percentage of .903.

Sabres Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Buffalo’s Alex Tuch recorded 37 assists and 22 goals in 75 games last season, for 59 points.
• Rasmus Dahlin was a top contributor for Buffalo, with 59 total points. He scored 20 goals and provided 39 assists in 81 games.
• Tage Thompson had 29 goals and 27 assists for Pittsburgh.
• Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen had a record of 27-22-4 in 54 games last season, conceding 132 goals (2.6 goals against average) with a .911 save percentage, 17th in the league.

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Pittsburgh vs. Buffalo Game Info

• Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: TNT
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Max (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Venue: PPG Paints Arena

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