Tampa Bay at Buffalo

Since Tampa Bay made a coaching change they have not been all about offense, but looking for more balance and a slower pace. The UNDER is 6-2-1 in the Lightning's last nine games against a team with a losing record. This is the second of a back to back road spot, losing at Washington last night, so they won't be in any mood to go uptempo. They face a Buffalo team that is short of skill on offense at 22nd in goals scored and 30th on the power play. Buffalo also played last night, a 1-0 win over Philadelphia. The UNDER is 5-1-1 in the Sabres last seven contest in the third game of a three in four days situation, plus 10-4-2 UNDER the total playing on no days rest. Buffalo is on a 4-2-1 run UNDER the total with the offense scoring one goal ONLY in each of the last three games! Buffalo has struggled to score goals, recording only 13 over the last seven games. The UNDER is 3-1-1 in the Sabres last five games following a win and 6-2 UNDER the total after scoring two goals or less in their previous game. After playing last night, look for both teams to slow the pace down. These teams have split a pair of 2-1 results at Tampa Bay earlier this season. Play Tampa Bay/Buffalo UNDER the total.