Buffalo Sabres vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction, 10/16/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Buffalo Sabres vs Pittsburgh Penguins

Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Location: PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA

TV: Sportsnet Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Penguins (2-2-0) will take on the Buffalo Sabres (1-3-0) at PPG Paints Arena on Wednesday.

The Buffalo Sabres were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 5-2 win against the Panthers in their previous outing. Buffalo compiled 6 penalty mins in this matchup. The Sabres had a solid offensive outing and it was apparent in this win. Moreover, they had 3 chances with extra men on the ice but weren't able to net one. In the game, they converted 5 out of the 27 shots they tried.

While at even strength, the Sabres have surrendered 9 goals while earning 8 of their own. Buffalo Sabres opponents have totaled 13 power play opportunities (8th in the NHL) and have a total of 3 goals in those attempts. When it comes to their scoring capabilities, the Buffalo Sabres have racked up 8 goals (21st in the NHL) for the year and have given up 12. Buffalo has taken 109 shots and holds a shot percentage of 7.3%. For the current season, they have accumulated 2 points and their points percentage is .250. The Sabres thus far have had 108 shots taken against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .889. Buffalo has accounted for 14 power play chances and they have scored 0 goals out of those attempts, earning them a rate of 0.00%.

The player between the pipes for this game is Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. The opposition has racked up 157 goals versus Luukkonen in his pro hockey career and his goals against average per game is 3.43. Luukkonen has been in net for 48 games over the course of his hockey career. His save percentage currently is at .897 in his 2,747 mins guarding the cage. He has a win-loss record of 20-21-6 and he was named the starter in 47 games. For his professional hockey career, Luukkonen has 20 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .426. Luukkonen has seen 1,524 shot attempts taken against him and he has 1,367 saves.

Their last time out, Pittsburgh played the Canadiens in a game where the Penguins ended up with the win by a tally of 6-3. They had 1 chance on the power play in this contest but weren't able to notch a goal. The Penguins notched 6 goals out of the 31 shots on goal they tried.

Pittsburgh has attempted 113 shots (3rd in hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 12.39%, while allowing their opponents 132 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 83.33% on their opponents 12 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage currently comes in at 87.9%. They have recorded 10 power play chances and they have earned a power play percentage of 20.00%. The Penguins have 12 goals at even strength and 2 goals (13th in the league) while having more men on the ice. They have permitted 16 goals to be scored by way of 14 goals at even strength and 2 goals while they had less men on the ice. So far this season, the Pittsburgh Penguins have accounted for 14 goals, 4 points, in addition to a points percentage of .500.

Across the rink you are likely to see Tristan Jarry patrolling the crease. He has recorded 5,525 stops out of the 6,051 shots taken against him, giving him a percentage of .913. Jarry has accumulated a career mark of 118-61-20 and has participated in 208 games. He has been a starter 200 games and has been on the ice for 11,839 mins. Jarry's quality start percentage comes out to 60.0% and he has made 120 quality starting assignments in his NHL career. His opponents are averaging 2.67 goals per contest and he has relinquished 526 goals in total.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Buffalo

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