Buffalo Sabres vs Boston Bruins Prediction, Picks & Odds | 30 Oct 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Sabres vs Bruins

The Buffalo Sabres lock horns with the Boston Bruins in this NHL matchup at TD Garden, with face-off scheduled for 18:00 on Thursday, October 30. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and the starting lineups.

There are lots of reasons to support the prediction that the Bruins will beat the Sabres. Therefore, we’re heading to the Moneyline where you can get -110.

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Buffalo Sabres have lost three straight road games. Most recently, they lost 4-3 (OT) at home to Columbus Blue Jackets at KeyBank Center. Ryan McLeod, Josh Doan and Josh Dunne each scored one goal.

Boston Bruins have enjoyed back-to-back home wins at TD Garden. Last time out, New York Islanders were beaten 5-2. David Pastrnak was among the goalscorers where five different players found the net. Goalie Joonas Korpisalo made a total of 33 saves (.943).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw the Bruins claim a 3-1 win over the Sabres at TD Garden. The Bruins have triumphed in six of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.

Starting Goalies

Alex Lyon (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	6-6-3	3	.905	1
23/24	21-18-4	3.05	.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

4 wins, 4 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.0 goals from 30.2 shots on goal, with a 16.7% powerplay efficiency. The Sabres have given up 3.1 goals from 32.8 shots, averaging 4.7 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 93.6%.

Alex Tuch is the top points scorer with 9 points, 3 goals and 6 assists, with Tage Thompson racking up 8 points, 4 goals and 4 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Alex Lyon have a 2.77 goal against average with a .919 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Bruins have 3 wins and 7 losses, averaging 3.2 goals from 27.0 shots on goal, with a 15.6% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 4.0 goals from 29.1 shots, averaging 4.9 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 81.6%.

The top points scorer is David Pastrnak with 11 points, 5 goals and 6 assists, while Morgan Geekie is next in line after having 8 points, 7 goals and 1 assist. Goalie Jeremy Swayman have a 3.86 GAA with a .869 SV%.

Buffalo Sabres vs Boston Bruins Prediction & Picks

Take in the full Buffalo Sabres vs Boston Bruins betting outlook — from our expert match prediction and correct score pick to player prop insights and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

Take Boston Bruins at -110 on the Moneyline to get the better of their opponents. We believe that they have a strong chance of claiming a victory in this NHL clash.

The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of the latest injuries, while recent form also shapes our hockey picks. We combine this insight with up-to-date NHL stats for sharper predictions.

Key Sabres vs Bruins stats:

• Bruins have won 2 consecutive games at home.
• Sabres have lost their last 6 games on the road.
• Sabres have lost 16 of their last 20 games on the road.
• Sabres have lost 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Bruins have won 6 of their last 10 games against Sabres.

Bruins Moneyline Probability

According to the top betting sites, there’s a 52.4% chance of our pick landing a return. However, our analysts research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Morgan Geekie To Score +240

Morgan Geekie (Bruins) has scored at least one goal in 5 straight games. We’re happy to take the +240 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he finds the net at least once.

Correct Score Prediction

Sabres 2 - 6 Bruins

A 6-2 win in favor of the Bruins can be backed at odds of +3400. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Sabres

Bruins

1-0

Sabres

+6000

Bruins

+6000

2-0

Sabres

+5500

Bruins

+5500

2-1

Sabres

+1600

Bruins

+1700

3-0

Sabres

+3500

Bruins

+4000

3-1

Sabres

+2000

Bruins

+2200

3-2

Sabres

+900

Bruins

+900

4-0

Sabres

+4000

Bruins

+5000

4-1

Sabres

+1600

Bruins

+1800

4-2

Sabres

+1500

Bruins

+1600

4-3

Sabres

+950

Bruins

+1000

5-0

Sabres

+7000

Bruins

+8000

5-1

Sabres

+2400

Bruins

+2900

5-2

Sabres

+1600

Bruins

+1800

5-3

Sabres

+2000

Bruins

+2200

5-4

Sabres

+1800

Bruins

+1800

6-0

Sabres

+10000

Bruins

+12000

6-1

Sabres

+5500

Bruins

+6600

6-2

Sabres

+2800

Bruins

+3400

6-3

Sabres

+2500

Bruins

+3000

6-4

Sabres

+4000

Bruins

+4500

6-5

Sabres

+4000

Bruins

+4500

7-0

Sabres

+15000

Bruins

+14000

7-1

Sabres

+9000

Bruins

+11000

7-2

Sabres

+7000

Bruins

+9000

7-3

Sabres

+5000

Bruins

+6000

7-4

Sabres

+5500

Bruins

+6000

7-5

Sabres

+9000

Bruins

+10000

7-6

Sabres

+10000

Bruins

+10000

8-1

Sabres

+14000

Bruins

+14000

8-2

Sabres

+12000

Bruins

+14000

8-3

Sabres

+12000

Bruins

+14000

8-4

Sabres

+10000

Bruins

+11000

8-5

Sabres

+12000

Bruins

+13000

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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.

You can back Boston Bruins at -100 to win against Buffalo Sabres, with the latter trading at -120. From a percentage point-of-view, the leading sportsbooks give the visiting team a 55% chance of success.

1.5 is the puck line and 6.5 is the total goals line. The Totals offers hockey bettors an alternative way of getting involved. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 6.5 at -104.

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Moneyline

Sabres

-120

Bruins

-100

3-Way Moneyline

Sabres

+128

Tie

+330

Bruins

+163

Puck Line

Sabres -1.5

+198

Bruins +1.5

-250

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-118

Over 6.5

-104

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

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