Buffalo Sabres vs Boston Bruins Prediction, Picks & Odds | 26 Apr 2026

Stanley Cup Playoffs Betting Preview: Sabres vs Bruins

The Buffalo Sabres (50-23-9, 24-13-4 on the road) face the Boston Bruins (45-27-10, 29-11-1 at home) at TD Garden in Game 4 of this first-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series. The Sabres lead the series 2-1.

Take the Bruins at -114 on the Moneyline to get the better of the Sabres. We believe that they have a strong chance of claiming an outright victory.

The Sabres opened the series with a 4-3 win, before the Bruins responded with a 4-2 victory. The teams met again in Game 3 on Thursday night, with Buffalo securing a 3-1 win at TD Garden.

In Game 3, the Sabres recorded 28 shots on goal, with Alex Tuch, Bowen Byram and Noah Ostlund each scoring. Goalie Alex Lyon starred with 24 saves (.960). The Bruins had 25 shots on goal, with Tanner Jeannot their lone scorer, while Jeremy Swayman made 25 saves (.926).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The previous 10 games featuring these teams have resulted in six Sabres victories.

Starting Goalies

Alex Lyon (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	20-10-4	2.8	.906	3
23/24	21-18-4	3.05	.904	2

Jeremy Swayman (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	31-18-4	2.7	.907	2
23/24	25-10-7	2.53	.916	3

Buffalo Sabres vs Boston Bruins Prediction & Picks

Get fully prepped for Buffalo Sabres vs Boston Bruins with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline, top player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

For this NHL clash, we are going to bet against the road team with our pick. One way of doing this is by siding with Boston Bruins and we really like the -114 about them winning on the Moneyline.

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:

• Bruins have won 16 of their last 20 games at home.
• Bruins have won 6 of their last 10 games at home.

Bruins Moneyline Probability

The best sportsbooks make it a 53.2% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

Those looking for a bigger price about a victory for Boston should head to the Match Winner & Total Goals lines. You can combine this pick with an Over / Under prediction for more juice.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Josh Doan Over 1.5 Shots -154

Josh Doan (Sabres) has totaled Over 1.5 shots on goal in 3 straight games. We’re going to take him on the Overs for Shots on Goal, with this line making plenty of appeal at odds of -154.

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Correct Score Prediction

Sabres 3 - 5 Bruins

An exciting bet could be a 5-3 victory in favor of the Bruins at odds of +1900. A correct score wager provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Sabres

Bruins

1-0

Sabres

+5000

Bruins

+5000

2-0

Sabres

+4000

Bruins

+3500

2-1

Sabres

+1300

Bruins

+1300

3-0

Sabres

+2500

Bruins

+2400

3-1

Sabres

+1500

Bruins

+1400

3-2

Sabres

+950

Bruins

+900

4-0

Sabres

+4000

Bruins

+3500

4-1

Sabres

+1400

Bruins

+1400

4-2

Sabres

+1400

Bruins

+1400

4-3

Sabres

+1150

Bruins

+1100

5-0

Sabres

+6600

Bruins

+6600

5-1

Sabres

+2900

Bruins

+2400

5-2

Sabres

+1700

Bruins

+1500

5-3

Sabres

+2000

Bruins

+1900

5-4

Sabres

+1900

Bruins

+1700

6-1

Sabres

+6000

Bruins

+5000

6-2

Sabres

+4000

Bruins

+3300

6-3

Sabres

+3000

Bruins

+2800

6-4

Sabres

+4500

Bruins

+4500

6-5

Sabres

+5000

Bruins

+4500

7-3

Sabres

+5000

Bruins

+7000

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Buffalo Sabres vs Boston Bruins Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

If you want to bet on the Boston Bruins, then Moneyline odds of -118 are on offer, although the Buffalo Sabres are a -102 chance. According to the top sportsbooks, the home team have an implied probability of 54%.

The puck line stands at 1.5 and the total goals line is 5.5. A wager on Totals allows bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you’re wanting to back Over 5.5, the odds are -130.

The top NHL sportsbooks offer a wide range of game lines and team props for every matchup. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Moneyline

Sabres

-102

Bruins

-118

3-Way Moneyline

Sabres

+160

Tie

+325

Bruins

+132

Puck Line

Sabres +1.5

-263

Bruins -1.5

+205

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+106

Over 5.5

-130

Prop betting is very popular, with bettors looking to wager on player props such as Goals, Shots, Powerplay Points and Goaltender Saves. It’s a great way of betting on individual player performance and the gambling sites will provide lots of options.

Micro betting provides an interesting rollercoaster ride for NHL bettors. It can be great to enjoy the live lines, with the opportunity to wager on the Next Goal and Next Goalscorer. Watch the live action before deciding which way to go.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Buffalo Sabres Stats

Boston Bruins Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 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 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.80 goals and allowed 2.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.80 pts and allowed 2.30 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.80 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.50 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.1
• Shots: 29.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 5.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.5
• Penalty Minutes: 13.5
• Blocks: 14.3
• Faceoff Wins : 26.5
• Hits: 26.8
• Giveaways: 13.8
• Takeaways: 4.5

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.1
• Shots: 28.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 10.3
• Blocks: 12.3
• Faceoff Wins : 27.3
• Hits: 19.9
• Giveaways: 12.3
• Takeaways: 5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 23.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 5.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 13.4
• Blocks: 11.4
• Faceoff Wins : 31.8
• Hits: 27.4
• Giveaways: 17.9
• Takeaways: 4.6

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.2
• Shots: 26.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 10.9
• Blocks: 12.2
• Faceoff Wins : 33
• Hits: 23.4
• Giveaways: 17.4
• Takeaways: 4.4

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