WA-PIT-PlayoffHopesIncreasing Friday night is the ultimate opportunity for NHL fans, with a pair of thrilling matchups that fans eagerly anticipate. The game that sticks out is clash between two teams going in different directions with the rising Sabres hosting the declining Penguins. For bettors, this matchup provides a chance to capitalize on some of our recent strong trends, like our 26-15 record on our last 41 picks and our 15-8 record on our last 23 player prop picks. All betting lines are from Bet365 and are subject to change. Hockey is a difficult sport to predict so please gamble responsibly. Bet: Penguins ML (+110), Sidney Crosby anytime goal (+170), Penguins Sabres Over 6.5 goals (-105) The Sabres have started turning things around with a 6-3-1 record and the second-best goals per game average at 3.80 in their last ten games. Since ending their horrid x-game losing streak, Buffalo has won three of their last four home games with their only loss being to the Kraken, where they blew a 2-0 lead. The Penguins on the other hand are severely struggling with just one win and the second-worst goals against average at 3.75 over their last eight games. More NHL: Exploring Impact of Potential JT Miller Return to New York Rangers [https://thehockeynews.com/betting/futures/exploring-impact-of-potential-jt-miller-return-to-new-york-rangers] Pittsburgh will go back on the road after a four-game homestand and will look to snap another losing skid with five straight road losses. Luckily, the Penguins have a veteran group that excels in this matchup with captain Sidney Crosby leading the way. The 37-year-old hockey legend has recorded points in 19 of his last 25 career games against the Sabres with 12 goals and 20 assists for 32 points. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Twl-2909fCM[/embed] Outside of the Metropolitan Division teams, Crosby has his most points versus the Sabres with 29 goals and 56 assists for 85 points in 60 career games. He will need to carry the Penguins to win as they've lost four of their last five road games in Buffalo but they are due for a win just like Crosby is due for a big game as he rides a mini three game goal drought and should do well in a matchup he normally dominates. We currently ride a 9-3 run on our last 12 moneyline picks and feel confident in the Penguins snap their multiple losing skids. Check Out: Oilers Road to Second Stanley Cup Finals May Be Tougher Than Expected [https://thehockeynews.com/betting/futures/oilers-road-to-second-stanley-cup-finals-may-be-tougher-than-expected] Check Out: Exploring Impact of Potential Brock Nelson Trade to Minnesota Wild [https://thehockeynews.com/betting/futures/exploring-impact-of-potential-brock-nelson-trade-to-minnesota-wild] Check Out: Team Canada, Team USA Listed As Co-Favorites To Win The 4 Nations Face-Off [https://thehockeynews.com/betting/futures/team-canada-team-usa-listed-as-co-favorites-to-win-the-4-nations-face-off-in-february] Check out The Hockey News Betting Roundtable forum to get involved in the conversation by sharing your picks in the comment section below
