January 18th, 2010 NHL Pick

Buffalo @ Phoenix
The Coyotes were my play in their last game against Minnesota and won the game 6-4. Buffalo has been great so far this year and the Sabres have been inpressive in their last 5 games on special teams. Even though they lost their last game against the Islanders and have went to overtime or the shootout in their last 3 games. The Sabres have been clicking at 33% on the power play and 95% on the penalty kill. Phoenix has looked good lately themselves but have struggled on their special teams. When coming off of one day rest the Sabres are 8-12 but when coming off a loss they are 4-1-1. The Coyotes are off one days rest as well and when following a win they are a poor 7-8. I like Miller to maintain the cage for the Sabres and give them a very good chance to beat a good Phoenix team.
Road team is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings.

Sabres are 7-1 in their last 8 vs. Western Conference.

Sabres are 7-2 in their last 9 vs. Pacific.
Sabres are 7-2 in their last 9 overall.
Sabres are 7-2 in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Sabres are 6-2 in their last 8 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Sabres are 8-3 in their last 11 road games.
Sabres are 8-3 in their last 11 games playing on 1 days rest.
Sabres are 7-3 in their last 10 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Coyotes are 2-5 in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest.

Coyotes are 2-6 in their last 8 Monday games.
Coyotes are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

PLAY Buffalo -105/100
-210/200
WON +200