1* free play on the Sabres/Sharks to go UNDER the total...

The Buffalo Sabres will make the second stop of a three-game California road-trip Friday night. They lost 1-0 at Anaheim Wednesday and will play the Kings tomorrow. I expect another low scoring battle at the Shark Tank.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Ryan O'Reilly's Absence - The Sabres' top-scorer will be out of action for three-to-four weeks with a lower-body injury. He's missed the last two games and the Sabres have mustered only two goals in three games since he went missing.

2. Home Cookin' - The Sharks have played nine of their 11 games since the All-Star break on the road. They defeated the Coyotes 4-1 in their last home game and the Sabres have gone under in four of their last five road games.

3. X-Factor - The Sabres have played four straight unders against teams from the Pacific Division.

Selection: This is a play on the Sabres@Sharks to go UNDER the total (Free)