New York Rangers vs Buffalo Sabres | Week 9 Game Preview
When: Friday, December 10, 2021 at 7:00 pm E.T.
Where: KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY.
How: ESPN +.
Spread: Rangers -165.
Total: 6.
Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook
The 17-5-3 New York Rangers head to Buffalo to take on the 8-14-3 Buffalo Sabres.
Rangers Spotlight
The Rangers ended a seven game win streak with a tough 7-3 loss against the high scoring Colorado Avalanche in a game where they were forced to start 3rd string goalie Adam Huska. Offensively, New York is mediocre as they average 3.04 goals per game ranking them 14th, and are 7th with a man advantage converting 24% of their chances. On defense, the Rangers are 9th in goals against per game allowing only 2.64 goals a night. Shesterkin will be back in net tonight and sports a .937 save % and a 2.05 GAA.
Sabres Spotlight
The Sabres were defeated 2-0 by the Anaheim Ducks last time out and are 3-12-3 in their last 18 games. Offensively, the Sabres are 23rd in goals per game averaging only 2.76. On defense, the Sabres are 31st in goals against allowing 3.68 goals per game.
Final Say
The Rangers have won eight of their last nine with the only loss attributed to starting their 3rd string goalie against a red hot Avalanche team. The Rangers are 7-2-1 in the last 10 meetings with Buffalo and have won the last three. The road is no problem for the Rangers as they have gone 9-3-2 away from home. Look for the Rangers to start another win streak against a struggling Buffalo team.
Pick: Rangers (-165)
