This is an 8* on VEGAS

In the Atlantic, Metropolitan and Central Divisions, first place is occupied by a team with at least 66 points. In fact, the leaders of those respective divisions (Boston, Washington & St. Louis) happen to have the three highest point totals in the league right now. But in the Pacific, 55 points (Calgary/Arizona) leads the way. Vegas is in the Pacific and just one point out of first place (54 points) despite a pretty mediocre. Three consecutive losses have hurt the Golden Knights, but obviously they remain in the thick of the division race. We like them quite a bit tonight as they should bounce back at Buffalo. The Sabres started their season at 8-1-1 through 10 games. Since then, they've gone 12-18-7, meaning they've lost two-thirds of their games. They beat the worst team in the league (Detroit) on Sunday, but that hardly convinces us that the Sabres are worth betting in this spot. The entirety of the Vegas three-game losing streak came at home, which is odd, but maybe hitting the road is what they need. This will be their third game in the last four days and they are just 3-9 SU off their previous 12 wins. Play on VEGAS

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