Buffalo at Carolina

Buffalo has split its last six games, including a 5-1 rout at the NY Rangers two games ago as a +180 underdog. The Sabres are 9-3 after a defeat, 14-7 away from home after a non-conference game, plus 19-10 revenging a same-season loss to an opponent. Carolina is 5-4 over the last nine, losing as chalk of -215, -140, -155, and -215. They come off a 5-4 loss at home to the NY Islanders as a favorite. The defense is 20th in goals given up (3.32 per game) and dead last in the NHL in save percentage (.873). Carolina is 6-11 after losing its previous game in overtime and 38-56 versus teams with a starting goalie who has an 88% save percentage or worse. Play Buffalo.