The Arizona Coyotes (13-11-2) head to KeyBank Center in New York to face another struggling team, the Buffalo Sabres (11-14-3), on Monday, December 11 at 7:00 PM ET. The Sabres are slightly favored to win at home with a moneyline at -130.

The Coyotes are currently on a two-game losing skid after going 3-2 in their last five matchups. Their previous defeat was at the hands of the Boston Bruins, losing 5-3.

They are fourth in the Central Division and have a good shot of getting back on track here. Clayton Keller leads them in assists (16) and points (25) total. In addition, Michael Carcone has the most goals scored for them at 13, tying for 15^th in the league.

They score on average 3.23 goals per game and take 27.4 shots. They are solid in power play performances with 22 goals scored and 17 goals allowed overall. Their power play percentage is competitive at 24.4.

The Coyotes are allowing 2.96 goals and 31.7 shots that their opponents are handing them. Their penalty kill percentage is roughly the same as the Sabres at 80.7.

The Sabres are 1-4 in their last five games, with a recent 3-2 shootout defeat to the Montreal Canadiens. Looking at their last 10 matchups, they are 3-7, but have an opportunity to get back on track.

They are currently seventh in the Atlantic Division after their previous stretch of 10 games. They have some positives on offense that should influence this game, with Casey Mittelstadt leading in points (22) and assists (16), while Jeff Skinner also leading in goals (12).

The Sabres’ offense is a bit lacking, as they average 2.82 goals and 30.0 shot attempts per game. Their success in power plays have not been the best, as they have scored a total of 12 goals and have allowed 17. This has led them to having a power play percentage at 14.3.

They are not the best defensive team in the league, but not the worst either in allowing 3.32 goals and 30.0 shots from opponents. They are also showing a penalty kill percentage at 81.1.

According to MyBookie’s recent odds, the Buffalo Sabres are slightly favored for success in the comfort of their home. This is surprising to see, especially since the Sabres have more issues on both sides of the puck.

The Sabres have been far more inconsistent in comparison to the Coyotes recent performances. The Coyotes are streaky, so they can get hot and find the net often when they get it going. Look for the Coyotes to find success here.