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The Pittsburgh Penguins will take on the Buffalo Sabres in an NHL game on Friday.
Pittsburgh have had a decent season so far and are on a winning streak coming into the game. They are third in the Metropolitan Division standings with 32 points and will look to step up in the standings with a win in this game.
Buffalo have been inconsistent this season, but have won their last two games. Placed second last in the Eastern Conference Atlantic Division with 25 points, they would like to improve further in the upcoming games to continue the winning run.
Penguins vs Sabres Odds
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Penguins vs Sabres Match Details
Fixture: Penguins vs Sabres
Date & Time: Friday, December 9, 2022; 7 pm ET
Venue: KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY
Penguins vs Sabres Key Stats
Pittsburgh have done well on offense this season and players like Sidney Crosby and Jake Guentzel have contributed immensely to their success with over 12 goals each. Crosby could play a much bigger role with assists in the upcoming games.
On the defensive front, they have improved and there is a reduction in goals conceded in the last few games. They will still need to make the defensive line stronger to maintain positive growth in the upcoming games too.
Buffalo have been decent on offense this season with over 104 goals scored. Players like Rasmus Dahlin and Tage Thompson have played a big part in this, with over 55 goal involvements between them. The team will look to sustain their aggressive approach in games ahead.
On the defensive front, they have failed to keep the goals conceded to less than three per game this season. It is one of the concerns for them as they look to get better results in the upcoming games.
Penguins vs Sabres Betting Prediction
This matchup is quite interesting as both teams claimed big wins in their previous games. This game's result is likely to be decided based on better defense and Pittsburgh prevails in this battle. Having scored goals regularly, they are settled to make it count and defend to get a win.
While Buffalo having won with a big margin, they will fancy their chances, especially with home advantage. However, a poor defensive structure does make them vulnerable in this game.
Due to better overall team strength, Pittsburgh will get a close win in this game.
Prediction: Take, Pittsburgh, ML(-150)
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