Edmonton Oilers @ Buffalo Sabres | Week 5 Game Preview
When: Friday, November 12, 2021 at 7:00pm E.T.
Where: KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY.
How: ESPN+, HULU, SN1.
Spread: Oilers (-176).
Total: 6.5.
Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook
The 10-2 Edmonton Oilers head to Buffalo to take on the 5-5-2 Buffalo Sabres.
Oilers Spotlight
Coming off a 5-3 win Thursday night, Edmonton has won five of their last six and are firing on all cylinders. Led by Connor McDavid, who's current point streak is at 12 games, the Oiler’s offense ranks first in the league in goals scored, averaging a whopping 4.25 per game. On the power play, they are scoring an astounding 44.1% of the time, ranking number 1 in the league. The Oilers have a mediocre defense, giving up 2.92 goals per game on average. A bright spot is the penalty killing unit, which only allows teams to score 11.8% of the time, ranking 5th in the league. In goal tonight will be backup Stuart Skinner who sports a 3.09 GAA and a .921 SV%. In his only start this season, Skinner allowed three goals in a loss to the Detroit Red Wings.
Sabres Spotlight
Buffalo lost 5-3 to the Washington Capitals on Monday, extending their losing streak to five games. Backup goalie Dustin Tokarski was in net and is likely to get the start again tonight for injured Anderson. Even if Anderson starts, he will be rusty and facing the best offense in the league. On offense, the Sabres are scoring a respectable 2.92 goals per game. Defensively, the Sabres are giving up 3.0 goals a game and rank near the bottom of the league. Tokarski has a 3.10 GAA and a .902 SV%. The Sabre’s specialty units are both in the top-10, with 25% power play and a 87.5% penalty kill.
Final Say
Edmonton comes into this game having won five of their last six, while Buffalo has lost five straight. Both teams will be playing their backup goalies. The Oilers will win the face offs and control the pace, which will be fast and furious. This will be a shootout with the Oilers having more fire power.
Pick: Oilers (-176)
Pick: Over 6.5 (+105)
