Sabres coach Lindy Ruff speaks to media members before Monday's home game against the Detro LAS VEGAS -- Very short card tonight, with just three games on the schedule. But we're not short of value with one of them. While Jacob Trouba is expected to make his debut with the Anaheim Ducks tonight, and the Rangers are looking to bounce back from a loss when they host Chicago, I'm looking at the third game. Detroit travels to Buffalo, and I'm backing the sharps in this one, as the wiseguys have made their choice to fly with the Wings. I'm looking to make it four straight winners after scoring with the Lightning on Sunday. Let's do a deep dive into this one: WHY DETROIT: The Red Wings feel like a team that is on the cusp of a winning runs. They're 5-4-4 in one-goal games this season. Nine of Detroit’s last 10 games have been decided by a single goal, so its recent struggles are a bit jaded when you look closer at how the team has played. WHY BUFFALO: Despite recent struggles, confidence could be on the side of the Sabres for this one, as they're riding a 6-4-0 win streak against the Red Wings, and a 5-1-4 streak against them in Buffalo. Buffalo is 43-21-14 at home against Detroit all-time. All betting lines are from Bet365 and are subject to change. Hockey is a difficult sport to predict so please gamble responsibly. THE PICK: RED WINGS +105 -- Detroit is going to take full advantage of a Sabres team that hasn't won since Nov. 23. A six-game slide has seen Buffalo outscored by a combined 21-11, with five of the losses coming at home. I know Detroit has lost five in a row, but all five of those losses have been by one goal. Their competitiveness is what stands out for me, and tonight they're going to get over the hump. Red Wings snap their skid, while Sabres lose their seventh straight. (Season Record: 8-10-0, Net: -270$, based on 100$ units)
