Buffalo Sabres vs Boston Bruins Prediction, Picks & Odds | 21 Dec 2024

We are going to bet against the Sabres with our prediction. The best way of doing this is by siding with the home team and we really like the -120 about the Bruins winning on the 3-Way Moneyline.

Buffalo Sabres have lost in their previous twelve outings. In a recent home game at KeyBank Center, they were turned over 6-3 by Toronto Maple Leafs. Owen Power, Mattias Samuelsson and John-Jason Peterka each scored one goal. Goalie James Reimer had 14 saves (.933).

Boston Bruins have won their last three home games. Most recently, they lost 3-2 (OT) on the road at Rogers Place against Edmonton Oilers. Elias Lindholm and Mark Kastelic scored one goal apiece.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was the Bruins who came out on top when they last played the Sabres. At KeyBank Center, a 4-1 win was recorded. It’s been eight the Bruins wins in the past 10 games beween these teams.

Starting Goalies

James Reimer (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	10-10-2	3.1	.896	1
23/24	11-8-2	3.11	.904	2

Joonas Korpisalo (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	6-6-0	3.4	.888	0
23/24	21-26-4	3.27	.890	0

8 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.4 goals from 26.2 shots on goal, with a 5.4% powerplay efficiency. The Sabres have been giving up 4.5 goals from 30.7 shots, averaging 4.3 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 76.7%.

Tage Thompson is the top points scorer with 7 points, 5 goals and 2 assists, with Jason Zucker racking up 7 points, 3 goals and 4 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen have a 4.64 goal against average with a .853 save percentage.

The Bruins have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.1 goals from 30.1 shots on goal, with a 9.5% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.2 goals from 26.2 shots, averaging 3.5 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 85.7%.

The top points scorer is David Pastrnak with 11 points, 4 goals and 7 assists, while Brad Marchand is next in line after having 9 points, 5 goals and 4 assists. Goalie Jeremy Swayman have a 3.09 GAA with a .884 SV%.

Buffalo Sabres vs Boston Bruins Prediction & Picks

Game Prediction

We are having a wager on Boston Bruins in this NHL clash and they could prove too strong. You can back our pick at -120 on the 60-minute line and we think this offers good value.

The hockey handicappers at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news. We also use a form guide for our NHL predictions along with checking out the player and goalie stats which are going to help inform our final decision.

Key Sabres vs Bruins stats:

• Bruins have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• Bruins have won 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• Bruins have won 3 consecutive games at home.
• Sabres have lost 10 of their last 10 games.
• Sabres have lost 5 of their last 5 games.
• Sabres have lost their last 12 games.
• Bruins have won 8 of their last 10 games against Sabres.

Bruins 3-Way Moneyline Probability

The sportsbooks make it a 54.6% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, we have this figure closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

If you also have a strong view on the Over / Under line, then it could be worth a Match Winner & Total Goals wager where you can effectively back Boston at a bigger price.

Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Alex Tuch Under 2.5 Shots -164

Alex Tuch (Sabres) has failed to cover the 2.5 shots on goal total in 9 of the past 10 games. We’re expecting the same thing to happen here, with this Shots on Goal bet available at -164.

Latest Alex Tuch Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+235

First

+1300

Shots on Goal

Over 2.5

+125

Under 2.5

-164

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Correct Score Prediction

Sabres 1 - 4 Bruins

Let’s take a chance on the +1300 available that the Bruins secure a 4-1 victory. There’s a nice potential return waiting if we’re able to predict the correct score.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Sabres

Bruins

1-0

Sabres

+5500

Bruins

+5000

2-0

Sabres

+6000

Bruins

+5000

2-1

Sabres

+1600

Bruins

+1400

3-0

Sabres

+4000

Bruins

+2800

3-1

Sabres

+2400

Bruins

+1800

3-2

Sabres

+950

Bruins

+800

4-0

Sabres

+5500

Bruins

+3300

4-1

Sabres

+2000

Bruins

+1300

4-2

Sabres

+2000

Bruins

+1400

4-3

Sabres

+1150

Bruins

+950

5-0

Sabres

+10000

Bruins

+5500

5-1

Sabres

+3500

Bruins

+1900

5-2

Sabres

+2200

Bruins

+1300

5-3

Sabres

+2800

Bruins

+2000

5-4

Sabres

+2200

Bruins

+1900

6-0

Sabres

+2200

Bruins

+8000

6-1

Sabres

+9000

Bruins

+4000

6-2

Sabres

+4500

Bruins

+2400

6-3

Sabres

+3500

Bruins

+2400

6-4

Sabres

+5500

Bruins

+4000

6-5

Sabres

+5000

Bruins

+4500

7-0

Sabres

+5000

Bruins

+12000

7-1

Sabres

+14000

Bruins

+7000

7-2

Sabres

+11000

Bruins

+6000

7-3

Sabres

+7500

Bruins

+4500

7-4

Sabres

+7500

Bruins

+5500

7-5

Sabres

+12000

Bruins

+10000

7-6

Sabres

+12000

Bruins

+11000

8-1

Sabres

+12000

Bruins

+12000

8-2

Sabres

+12000

Bruins

+10000

8-3

Sabres

+12000

Bruins

+11000

8-4

Sabres

+14000

Bruins

+10000

8-5

Sabres

+14000

Bruins

+12500

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Buffalo Sabres vs Boston Bruins Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Sportsbooks’ favorites Boston Bruins are regarded as likeliest victors for this game and the -167 about them triumphing means a 63% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. At +138, Buffalo Sabres are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The puck line is calculated to be 1.5, while total goals comes in at 6. The Totals offers NHL bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you're keen on Over 6, this selection is available at -119.

The Bruins are favorites to find the net first at odds of -140. Conversely, if you think the Sabres will score the opener, they are -100 to do so.

You can find a wide range of team props and game lines for every National Hockey League clash, with the betting sites creating many different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Moneyline

Sabres

+138

Bruins

-167

3-Way Moneyline

Sabres

+225

Tie

+330

Bruins

-105

Puck Line

Sabres +1.5

-182

Bruins -1.5

+150

Total Goals

Under 6

-100

Over 6

-119

David Pastrnak is favorite to be First Goalscorer at +600. If you want to back him to score the last goal, you can get similar odds.

Player Goals

David Pastrnak (Bruins)

First

-111

Anytime

+600

Tage Thompson (Sabres)

First

+155

Anytime

+950

Brad Marchand (Bruins)

First

+205

Anytime

+1150

John-Jason Peterka (Sabres)

First

+215

Anytime

+1200

Elias Lindholm (Bruins)

First

+215

Anytime

+1200

Alex Tuch (Sabres)

First

+235

Anytime

+1300

Charlie Coyle (Bruins)

First

+280

Anytime

+1500

Morgan Geekie (Bruins)

First

+280

Anytime

+1500

Pavel Zacha (Bruins)

First

+280

Anytime

+1500

Jason Zucker (Sabres)

First

+295

Anytime

+1500

Dylan Cozens (Sabres)

First

+310

Anytime

+1600

Justin Brazeau (Bruins)

First

+325

Anytime

+1700

Matthew Poitras (Bruins)

First

+325

Anytime

+1700

Isak Rosén (Sabres)

First

+330

Anytime

+1700

Oliver Wahlstrom (Bruins)

First

+350

Anytime

+1800

Zach Benson (Sabres)

First

+350

Anytime

+1800

Jiri Kulich (Sabres)

First

+350

Anytime

+1800

Trent Frederic (Bruins)

First

+350

Anytime

+1800

Jack Quinn (Sabres)

First

+380

Anytime

+1900

Mark Kastelic (Bruins)

First

+390

Anytime

+1900

Charlie McAvoy (Bruins)

First

+425

Anytime

+2000

John Beecher (Bruins)

First

+425

Anytime

+2000

Ryan McLeod (Sabres)

First

+440

Anytime

+2200

Rasmus Dahlin (Sabres)

First

+440

Anytime

+2200

Max Jones (Bruins)

First

+475

Anytime

+2200

Peyton Krebs (Sabres)

First

+480

Anytime

+2200

Player Shots

David Pastrnak (Bruins)

Over 3.5

-169

Under 3.5

+130

Brad Marchand (Bruins)

Over 2.5

-130

Under 2.5

-100

John-Jason Peterka (Sabres)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-169

Alex Tuch (Sabres)

Over 2.5

+125

Under 2.5

-164

Dylan Cozens (Sabres)

Over 2.5

+140

Under 2.5

-185

Rasmus Dahlin (Sabres)

Over 2.5

-130

Under 2.5

-100

Elias Lindholm (Bruins)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

+125

Pavel Zacha (Bruins)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

+135

Charlie McAvoy (Bruins)

Over 1.5

-169

Under 1.5

+130

It’s possible to use stats to your advantage when it comes to NHL micro betting, especially if you’re predicting outcomes such as the Next Goal and Next Goalscorer. Check out the live team and player props and see if you can find an angle.

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Buffalo Sabres Stats

Boston Bruins Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.70 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.60 pts and allowed 4.10 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.20 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.10 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 4.00 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.70 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 30.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 4.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 11.3
• Blocks: 16.3
• Faceoff Wins : 25.2
• Hits: 19.4
• Giveaways: 14.6
• Takeaways: 4.3

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 25.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 8.8
• Blocks: 16.1
• Faceoff Wins : 25.4
• Hits: 17.9
• Giveaways: 14.8
• Takeaways: 4.8

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 27
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 10.7
• Blocks: 16.6
• Faceoff Wins : 34.1
• Hits: 24.8
• Giveaways: 16.2
• Takeaways: 5.1

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 29.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8
• Blocks: 14.5
• Faceoff Wins : 33.3
• Hits: 26.6
• Giveaways: 16.3
• Takeaways: 4.3

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