Sabres vs Coyotes Prediction NHL Picks Today 12/11
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- Dec 11, 2023, 5:54:52 AM
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Preview: Arizona Coyotes vs. Buffalo Sabres - Coyotes Eye Victory in Buffalo
Introduction
Get ready for an exciting clash as the Arizona Coyotes take on the Buffalo Sabres. Here's a detailed preview, including player statistics, recent team performances, and a prediction for the game scheduled on December 11, 2023, at 5:00 PM.
Arizona Coyotes
The Coyotes, with a record of 13-11-2, face off against the Buffalo Sabres, who are currently 11-14-3.
Goaltender Duel:
The Coyotes showcase two capable goalies, Carter Ingram (11 wins, 2.52 GA/G, .920 SV%) and Karel Vejmelka (2 wins, 3.45 GA/G, .892 SV%). The Sabres counter with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (6 wins, 2.81 GA/G, .907 SV%), who is listed as day-to-day, and Devon Levi (4 wins, 3.27 GA/G, .892 SV%).
Game Information
The game is set at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY, on December 11, 2023, at 5:00 PM. The Sabres are favored with a -130 money line, and the over/under is set at 6.5 goals.
Scoring Leaders
Key players to watch include Clayton Keller for the Coyotes and Casey Mittelstadt for the Sabres. Keller leads with 25 points and 9 goals, while Mittelstadt boasts 22 points and 6 goals.
Injury Report
The Coyotes have Sean Durzi listed as day-to-day with an expected return date of December 10, while the Sabres have key players like Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Rasmus Dahlin listed as day-to-day, with an expected return date of December 11 and December 10, respectively.
Team Stats
Let's compare the team statistics:
| Team | GF/G | GA/G | SF/G | SA/G | PIM | PPG | PCT | PPGA | PCT | SHG | SHGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Coyotes | 3.23 | 2.96 | 27.4 | 31.7 | 328 | 22 | 24.4 | 17 | 80.7 | 1 | 0 |
| Buffalo Sabres | 2.82 | 3.32 | 30.0 | 30.0 | 270 | 12 | 14.3 | 17 | 81.1 | 2 | 0 |
Recent Performances
Review the last 5 games for both teams:
Arizona Coyotes
The Coyotes faced a setback against Boston (12/9), losing 5-3.
Buffalo Sabres
The Sabres had a shootout loss against Montreal (12/9) with a final score of 3-2.
Prediction
The Arizona Coyotes are poised for victory in Buffalo, and here's why. Despite a recent loss, the Coyotes have demonstrated solid performances, especially with goaltender Carter Ingram boasting an impressive .920 SV%.
Considering the overall team stats and the Coyotes' ability to bounce back, the prediction leans towards an Arizona Coyotes win in this matchup.
Pick: Arizona Coyotes ML +120
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