The set-up: Both teams have been better than they were last year, especially Buffalo. The Coyotes are 13-16 in the early going, while the Sabres are 18-13. Arizona comes to town off a 4-3 loss in Boston, while Buffalo comes in off a 4-3 OT home win over the Kings. Buffalo smashed Arizona 3-0 earlier in the year and I think it'll find a way to get the job done here as well. Arizona averages only 2.59 GPG, making up for it on the defensive end of the ice by allowing 2.76. Buffalo average 2.97 GPG and it allows 2.94.

The pick: Take it for what you will as well, but Arizona is just 34-80 in its last 114 on the road, while Buffalo is 5-1 in its last six when playing on one days rest. This one has blowout written all over it, lay the price.

10* play