Buffalo Sabres vs Boston Bruins Prediction, Picks & Odds | 11 Oct 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Sabres vs Bruins

The Buffalo Sabres go up against the Boston Bruins in this NHL matchup at TD Garden, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Saturday, October 11. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and the starting lineups.

We’re Going Over With Our Total Bet

The Sabres and the Bruins are set to combine for a solid total and Over 5.5 looks well worth taking. This prediction can be backed at a tasty -133.

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Sabres Won When They Last Played Bruins

Buffalo Sabres lost their previous game, being beaten at home to New York Rangers 4-0 at KeyBank Center. Sabres won the shots on goal, 37 to 33.

Boston Bruins made it back-to-back wins in their last game. Landing a 4-3 (OT) home victory against Chicago Blackhawks at TD Garden. The goals were shared around between four players including Elias Lindholm.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between the Sabres and the Bruins saw the former win. It was a 6-3 scoreline at KeyBank Center. The Sabres have triumphed in their previous three meetings against the Bruins. On the head-to-head front, it has been 5 wins out of 10.

5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.9 goals from 31.2 shots on goal, with a 14.3% powerplay efficiency. The Sabres have given up 3.1 goals from 29.7 shots, averaging 3.1 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 87.1%.

Rasmus Dahlin is the top points scorer with 11 points, 4 goals and 7 assists, with Alex Tuch recording 10 points, 5 goals and 5 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie James Reimer have a 2.97 goal against average with a .899 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Bruins have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.6 goals from 25.9 shots on goal, with a 15.6% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.2 goals from 29.3 shots, averaging 2.9 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 86.2%.

The top points scorer is David Pastrnak with 24 points, 9 goals and 15 assists, while Morgan Geekie is next in line after having 17 points, 7 goals and 10 assists. Goalie Jeremy Swayman have a 2.89 GAA with a .903 SV%.

Buffalo Sabres vs Boston Bruins Prediction & Picks

The Buffalo Sabres vs Boston Bruins betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, player prop bets, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

We should take advantage of the -133 when it comes to going over the total goals line in this NHL clash. These odds are appealing as they look to be on the generous side.

We only make our hockey predictions after confirming the latest team news. Studying recent form and digging into the most relevant NHL stats also helps us build a complete picture.

Key Sabres vs Bruins stats:

• The 5.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Sabres games on the road.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Sabres games on the road.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 5 Bruins games at home.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Bruins games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Bruins games at home.

Over 5.5 Probability

The odds at the top betting apps suggest our pick has a 57.1% chance of winning. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 60-65%. It is the reason why we are recommending this hockey wager.

There is a way to get bigger odds by betting Over on the Total. Bettors often look to move the line so they can land a more profitable return if the selection wins.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: David Pastrnak Over 0.5 Assists -130

David Pastrnak (Bruins) has finished with at least one assist in 9 straight games. We can therefore place a Player Assists wager at an eye-catching -130 in the hope that our pick covers the line.

Latest David Pastrnak Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+105

First

+800

Assists

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-100

Shots on Goal

Over 3.5

-105

Under 3.5

-135

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Correct Score Prediction

Sabres 4 - 2 Bruins

One bet that has caught our eye is the Sabres to claim a 4-2 correct score win. This selection is available at +1600 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Sabres

Bruins

1-0

Sabres

+5000

Bruins

+5000

2-0

Sabres

+4500

Bruins

+4500

2-1

Sabres

+1400

Bruins

+1400

3-0

Sabres

+3300

Bruins

+3000

3-1

Sabres

+1900

Bruins

+1800

3-2

Sabres

+850

Bruins

+850

4-0

Sabres

+4000

Bruins

+4000

4-1

Sabres

+1600

Bruins

+1500

4-2

Sabres

+1600

Bruins

+1500

4-3

Sabres

+1050

Bruins

+1050

5-0

Sabres

+7500

Bruins

+6600

5-1

Sabres

+2800

Bruins

+2400

5-2

Sabres

+1800

Bruins

+1600

5-3

Sabres

+2400

Bruins

+2200

5-4

Sabres

+2000

Bruins

+2000

6-0

Sabres

+11000

Bruins

+10000

6-1

Sabres

+6600

Bruins

+5500

6-2

Sabres

+3500

Bruins

+3000

6-3

Sabres

+3300

Bruins

+2900

6-4

Sabres

+5000

Bruins

+4500

6-5

Sabres

+5000

Bruins

+5000

7-0

Sabres

+5000

Bruins

+14000

7-1

Sabres

+11000

Bruins

+9000

7-2

Sabres

+9000

Bruins

+7500

7-3

Sabres

+6600

Bruins

+5500

7-4

Sabres

+7000

Bruins

+6600

7-5

Sabres

+11000

Bruins

+11000

7-6

Sabres

+12000

Bruins

+12000

8-1

Sabres

+12000

Bruins

+14000

8-2

Sabres

+15000

Bruins

+13000

8-3

Sabres

+15000

Bruins

+13000

8-4

Sabres

+13000

Bruins

+12000

8-5

Sabres

+13000

Bruins

+14000

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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.

Books Anticipating a Tight Affair

Boston Bruins are -114 to win against Buffalo Sabres who are priced at betting odds of -105. The leading sportsbooks give the hosts a 53% chance of success.

1.5 is where the puck line lies, with total goals being 5.5 right now. Hockey fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Totals wager. If you fancy Over 5.5, this outcome can be backed at -133.

There are hundreds of game lines and team props when it comes to wagering on the National Hockey League and we recommend visiting the top betting sites to find the wager that matches your view on the game.

Moneyline

Sabres

-105

Bruins

-114

3-Way Moneyline

Sabres

+155

Tie

+330

Bruins

+133

Puck Line

Sabres +1.5

-263

Bruins -1.5

+205

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+110

Over 5.5

-133

David Pastrnak is the First Goalscorer Favorite

David Pastrnak can be backed to light the lamp at anytime at +105. He is the favorite to score the first goal at odds of +800.

Player Goals

David Pastrnak (Bruins)

First

+105

Anytime

+800

Tage Thompson (Sabres)

First

+170

Anytime

+1000

Alex Tuch (Sabres)

First

+200

Anytime

+1200

Morgan Geekie (Bruins)

First

+210

Anytime

+1300

Elias Lindholm (Bruins)

First

+240

Anytime

+1500

Jason Zucker (Sabres)

First

+240

Anytime

+1500

Jiri Kulich (Sabres)

First

+300

Anytime

+1900

Pavel Zacha (Bruins)

First

+310

Anytime

+1800

Viktor Arvidsson (Bruins)

First

+310

Anytime

+1900

Casey Mittelstadt (Bruins)

First

+360

Anytime

+2200

Jack Quinn (Sabres)

First

+360

Anytime

+2200

Ryan McLeod (Sabres)

First

+375

Anytime

+2200

Josh Doan (Sabres)

First

+425

Anytime

+2500

Rasmus Dahlin (Sabres)

First

+475

Anytime

+2800

Peyton Krebs (Sabres)

First

+550

Anytime

+2800

Charlie McAvoy (Bruins)

First

+600

Anytime

+3300

Fraser Minten (Bruins)

First

+600

Anytime

+3000

Marat Khusnutdinov (Bruins)

First

+625

Anytime

+3300

Michael Eyssimont (Bruins)

First

+700

Anytime

+3000

Bowen Byram (Sabres)

First

+725

Anytime

+3500

Justin Danforth (Sabres)

First

+750

Anytime

+4000

Mason Lohrei (Bruins)

First

+800

Anytime

+4000

Tanner Jeannot (Bruins)

First

+800

Anytime

+4000

Tyson Kozak (Sabres)

First

+800

Anytime

+4000

Owen Power (Sabres)

First

+950

Anytime

+4500

Beck Malenstyn (Sabres)

First

+1000

Anytime

+4000

Sean Kuraly (Bruins)

First

+1000

Anytime

+4500

Mark Kastelic (Bruins)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5000

Nikita Zadorov (Bruins)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5000

Henri Jokiharju (Bruins)

First

+1600

Anytime

+8000

Player Assists

David Pastrnak (Bruins)

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-100

Rasmus Dahlin (Sabres)

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-115

Morgan Geekie (Bruins)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-189

Tage Thompson (Sabres)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-200

Elias Lindholm (Bruins)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-208

Alex Tuch (Sabres)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-208

Charlie McAvoy (Bruins)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-222

Ryan McLeod (Sabres)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-222

Jason Zucker (Sabres)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-233

Pavel Zacha (Bruins)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-227

Casey Mittelstadt (Bruins)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-370

Jack Quinn (Sabres)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-370

Viktor Arvidsson (Bruins)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-400

Jiri Kulich (Sabres)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-400

Josh Doan (Sabres)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-500

Player Shots

David Pastrnak (Bruins)

Over 3.5

-105

Under 3.5

-135

Tage Thompson (Sabres)

Over 3.5

+125

Under 3.5

-164

Alex Tuch (Sabres)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-189

Viktor Arvidsson (Bruins)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-154

Rasmus Dahlin (Sabres)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-135

Morgan Geekie (Bruins)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

+135

Elias Lindholm (Bruins)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+145

Jason Zucker (Sabres)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+145

Jiri Kulich (Sabres)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

+140

Josh Doan (Sabres)

Over 1.5

-145

Under 1.5

+105

Charlie McAvoy (Bruins)

Over 1.5

-154

Under 1.5

+115

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Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Buffalo Sabres Stats

Boston Bruins Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 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 4 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.20 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 5.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 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 3.20 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 6.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 31.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 6.5
• Blocks: 15.2
• Faceoff Wins : 25.8
• Hits: 16.6
• Giveaways: 15.9
• Takeaways: 5.4

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 1
• Shots: 25.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.4
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 7.8
• Blocks: 14.3
• Faceoff Wins : 25.8
• Hits: 18.3
• Giveaways: 13.9
• Takeaways: 4.8

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 25.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 6.4
• Blocks: 13.6
• Faceoff Wins : 30.1
• Hits: 26.1
• Giveaways: 16.4
• Takeaways: 4.3

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 25.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 6.5
• Blocks: 16
• Faceoff Wins : 31.5
• Hits: 31.6
• Giveaways: 15.3
• Takeaways: 3.9

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Team News

Buffalo Sabres Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
17	Jason Zucker	1	19.4	0	0	0	-1
13	Josh Norris	1	18.9	0	0	0	0
20	Jiri Kulich	1	16.7	0	0	0	0

23	Mattias Samuelsson	1	19.4	0	0	0	-1
78	Jacob Bryson	1	12	0	0	0	-1
33	Ryan Johnson	1	11.3	0	0	0	-1
22	Jack Quinn	1	17.9	0	0	0	0
15	Justin Danforth	1	9.6	0	0	0	-1
4	Bowen Byram	1	24.8	0	0	0	-2
55	Mason Geertsen	1	4.4	0	0	0	-1
19	Peyton Krebs	1	11.9	0	0	0	-2
72	Tage Thompson	1	19.6	0	0	0	-1
26	Rasmus Dahlin	1	25.1	0	0	0	-2
89	Alex Tuch	1	22.5	0	0	0	-1
29	Beck Malenstyn	1	8.4	0	0	0	-2
21	Conor Timmins	1	19.6	0	0	0	-1
71	Ryan McLeod	1	18.4	0	0	0	-3
91	Josh Doan	1	12.4	0	0	0	-1

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
	Colten Ellis	-	-	-
34	Alex Lyon	1	3.01	0.906

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Boston Bruins Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
88	David Pastrnak	2	19.45	1	3	4	2
28	Elias Lindholm	2	17.65	2	1	3	2
18	Pavel Zacha	2	19.2	0	2	2	0

39	Morgan Geekie	2	18.3	1	1	2	3
91	Nikita Zadorov	2	23.6	0	1	1	2
84	Tanner Jeannot	2	13.65	1	0	1	0
44	Henri Jokiharju	2	18.55	0	1	1	0
11	Casey Mittelstadt	2	14.3	1	0	1	0
81	Michael Eyssimont	2	11.85	0	1	1	-1
93	Fraser Minten	2	15.1	1	0	1	0
71	Viktor Arvidsson	2	13.4	0	0	0	0
27	Hampus Lindholm	2	12.25	0	0	0	-1
52	Sean Kuraly	2	13.45	0	0	0	-1
47	Mark Kastelic	2	10.75	0	0	0	-1
73	Charlie McAvoy	2	25	0	0	0	0
52	Andrew Peeke	2	20.6	0	0	0	-1
92	Marat Khusnutdinov	2	10.75	0	0	0	-2
6	Mason Lohrei	2	17.65	0	0	0	1

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
70	Joonas Korpisalo	1	2.9	0.875
1	Jeremy Swayman	1	1	0.972

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.