The Buffalo Sabres finished the 2013-2014 season at the bottom of the standings only managing 52 points over their 82 games. They've had a miserable start to this season as well, and I don't expect them to be turning things around tonight as they'll be up against a red hot Pittsburgh Penguins who are riding a three game winning streak.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Special Teams - The two teams are on two different side of the scale when it comes to power play. The Sabres have the second worst power play units in the league scoring one goal on 34 chances, while the Penguins have the very best finding the net 15 times for a 39.5% conversion rate.

2. Road Woes - The Sabres picked up only eight wins on the road over the whole last season and have dropped 10 of the last 14 meetings in Pittsburgh.

3. X-factor - Evegni Malkin has scored four power-play goals so far, tied for the most in the league.

Selection: This is a play on the Pittsbugh Penguins -1.5 (8*)