Buffalo at Pittsburgh

Rebuilding Buffalo has failed to make the playoffs in eight straight seasons and is on a 16-41 run. They don't look much different than last season when they ranked #23 in goals scored. The Sabres are 20-58 against the Eastern Conference, plus 4-12 when playing on three or more days of rest. Buffalo is also on a 28-65 run on the road and 16-35 as a road underdog of +151 to +200. Pittsburgh is stocked with talent off a campaign where they finished sixth in goals scored. The favorite is 23-8 in the last 31 meetings with the Penguins on a 22-8-2 run against Buffalo. Play Pittsburgh.