Buffalo Sabres vs Boston Bruins Prediction, Picks & Odds | 01 May 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 6 of this first-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series. Buffalo leads the series 3-2.

The Sabres should be able to outscore the Bruins and our prediction is to side with them on the Moneyline. There is a generous -114 available should you wish to follow suit.

When Buffalo Sabres and Boston Bruins faced off on Tuesday night, the Bruins managed a 2-1 (OT) victory at KeyBank Center.

The Bruins had 29 shots on goal, with David Pastrnak and Elias Lindholm each scoring one goal. Goalie Jeremy Swayman had a great game and ended up with 24 saves (.960). The Sabres managed 26 shots on goal. Rasmus Dahlin scored the only goal, with Alex Lyon recording 27 saves (.931).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The previous 10 games have seen both teams achieve five 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

7 wins, 1 loss and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.8 goals from 29.5 shots on goal, with a 1.9% powerplay efficiency. The Sabres have been giving up 2.0 goals from 25.1 shots, averaging 5.3 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 88.7%.

Alex Tuch is the top points scorer with 11 points, 7 goals and 4 assists, with Tage Thompson racking up 8 points, 4 goals and 4 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen have a 2.78 goal against average with a .871 save percentage.

The Bruins have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.5 goals from 23.4 shots on goal, with a 8.1% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.8 goals from 31.6 shots, averaging 5.2 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 94.2%.

The top points scorer is David Pastrnak with 10 points, 2 goals and 8 assists, while Morgan Geekie is next best after having 9 points, 7 goals and 2 assists. Goalie Jeremy Swayman have a 2.87 GAA with a .907 SV%, including one shutout.

Buffalo Sabres vs Boston Bruins Prediction & Picks

Get ready for Buffalo Sabres vs Boston Bruins with all the betting angles covered, from an expert match prediction and correct score advice to player props and a custom bet builder.

Game Prediction

There is merit in simply backing Buffalo Sabres to beat their opponents in this NHL encounter. Especially as a juicy -114 is available when it comes to this pick.

Recent form is always part of the equation and we combine it with team news as soon as it’s available. To deliver expert hockey picks, our handicappers also analyze the latest NHL stats to ensure we’re working with the best information possible.

Key Sabres vs Bruins stats:

• Sabres have won 4 consecutive games on the road.
• Sabres have won 16 of their last 20 games on the road.
• Sabres have won 7 of their last 10 games.
• Bruins have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
• Bruins have lost 3 of their last 5 games.
• Bruins have lost their last 2 games at home.

Sabres Moneyline Probability

The best betting sites are estimating that there is a 53.2% likelihood of this pick winning. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability close to 60%. This is why we can recommend this hockey bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Morgan Geekie Under 2.5 Shots -130

Morgan Geekie (Bruins) has had Under 2.5 shots on goal in 9 of the past 10 games. It stands to reason that he will fall short of the line and you can get odds of -130 for this Shots on Goal wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Sabres 4 - 2 Bruins

There’s the option to wager on the Sabres to win by a 4-2 scoreline. Odds of +1300 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Sabres

Bruins

1-0

Sabres

+3500

Bruins

+4500

2-0

Sabres

+3000

Bruins

+3500

2-1

Sabres

+1200

Bruins

+1300

3-0

Sabres

+2000

Bruins

+2500

3-1

Sabres

+1300

Bruins

+1600

3-2

Sabres

+900

Bruins

+900

4-0

Sabres

+2800

Bruins

+5000

4-1

Sabres

+1200

Bruins

+1500

4-2

Sabres

+1300

Bruins

+1500

4-3

Sabres

+1100

Bruins

+1200

5-0

Sabres

+5500

Bruins

+6600

5-1

Sabres

+2200

Bruins

+3300

5-2

Sabres

+1500

Bruins

+1900

5-3

Sabres

+2000

Bruins

+2200

5-4

Sabres

+1900

Bruins

+1900

6-1

Sabres

+5000

Bruins

+6000

6-2

Sabres

+3400

Bruins

+4000

6-3

Sabres

+3000

Bruins

+3500

6-4

Sabres

+5000

Bruins

+5500

6-5

Sabres

+5500

Bruins

+5500

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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.

Boston Bruins are available at Moneyline odds of +104, while opponents Buffalo Sabres can be backed at -125. The sportsbooks award a 56% probability that the road team will be settled as a winning bet.

There is a puck line of 1.5 and total goals has a line of 5.5. There are many ways to wager on hockey including Totals. If you’re wanting to back Over 5.5, the odds are -122.

The best betting apps provide an extensive range of team props and game lines for every National Hockey League matchup. Take the time to explore all your options before placing your bet to ensure you find the best value.

Moneyline

Sabres

-125

Bruins

+104

3-Way Moneyline

Sabres

+118

Tie

+325

Bruins

+180

Puck Line

Sabres -1.5

+190

Bruins +1.5

-238

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-100

Over 5.5

-122

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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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