Buffalo Sabres vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction, Picks & Odds | 25 Oct 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Sabres vs Maple Leafs

The Buffalo Sabres lock horns with the Toronto Maple Leafs in this NHL matchup at Scotiabank Arena, with face-off scheduled for 17:00 on Saturday, October 25. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and the starting lineups.

It’s definitely worth considering an Under 6.5 goals bet, especially at betting odds of -139. The Sabres and the Maple Leafs could struggle to find the net enough times.

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Buffalo Sabres and Toronto Maple Leafs faced off last night, with the Sabres triumphing 5-3 at KeyBank Center.

The Sabres had 30 shots on goal. Mattias Samuelsson scored twice, with Tage Thompson, Jiri Kulich and Alex Tuch scoring one goal. The Leafs managed 34 shots on goal, with William Nylander, Auston Matthews and Dakota Joshua scoring one goal apiece.

Head-to-Head Statistics

In the past 10 games between the teams, the Leafs have won six.

Starting Goalies

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	11-7-2	2.7	.902	0
23/24	27-22-4	2.57	.910	5

Cayden Primeau (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	2-1-0	4.3	.838	0
23/24	8-9-4	2.99	.910	2

5 wins and 5 losses, averaging 2.9 goals from 30.4 shots on goal, with a 16.2% powerplay efficiency. The Sabres have been giving up 3.1 goals from 32.3 shots, averaging 4.4 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 93.2%.

Alex Tuch is the top points scorer with 9 points, 4 goals and 5 assists, with Jack Quinn racking up 8 points, 4 goals and 4 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Alex Lyon have a 2.61 goal against average with a .922 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Leafs have 4 wins, 5 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.0 goals from 26.8 shots on goal, with a 10.3% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.6 goals from 28.9 shots, averaging 3.1 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 87.1%.

The top points scorer is William Nylander with 14 points, 3 goals and 11 assists, while John Tavares is next in line after registering 10 points, 4 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Anthony Stolarz have a 3.46 GAA with a .881 SV%.

Buffalo Sabres vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction & Picks

Get ready for Buffalo Sabres vs Toronto Maple Leafs 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

The -139 available that this NHL clash goes under the 6.5 goal line certainly looks appealing. Our pick is that the teams’ combined goals will fall short of the mark.

The NHL handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of injuries and team form that could impact the outcome. We also leave no stone unturned when analyzing the latest hockey stats to support every prediction.

Key Sabres vs Maple Leafs stats:

• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Sabres games on the road.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Sabres games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Sabres games on the road.

Under 6.5 Probability

Looking at the latest betting odds, there’s a 58.1% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. After careful examination, our cappers calculate this probability to be somewhere between 65-70%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Auston Matthews Under 0.5 Assists -135

Auston Matthews (Maple Leafs) has failed to record an assist in 8 of the past 10 games. This is a useful piece of information and we can back him to fall short when it comes to Player Assists at attractive odds of -135.

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Correct Score Prediction

Sabres 4 - 2 Maple Leafs

The Sabres are available at +1800 to win by a 4-2 scoreline. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Sabres

Maple Leafs

1-0

Sabres

+6600

Maple Leafs

+6000

2-0

Sabres

+6000

Maple Leafs

+5000

2-1

Sabres

+1800

Maple Leafs

+1600

3-0

Sabres

+4500

Maple Leafs

+3400

3-1

Sabres

+2400

Maple Leafs

+1900

3-2

Sabres

+950

Maple Leafs

+850

4-0

Sabres

+5500

Maple Leafs

+4000

4-1

Sabres

+2200

Maple Leafs

+1500

4-2

Sabres

+1800

Maple Leafs

+1400

4-3

Sabres

+1050

Maple Leafs

+950

5-0

Sabres

+10000

Maple Leafs

+6000

5-1

Sabres

+3500

Maple Leafs

+2200

5-2

Sabres

+2000

Maple Leafs

+1400

5-3

Sabres

+2400

Maple Leafs

+1900

5-4

Sabres

+1900

Maple Leafs

+1700

6-0

Sabres

+14000

Maple Leafs

+9000

6-1

Sabres

+8000

Maple Leafs

+4500

6-2

Sabres

+4000

Maple Leafs

+2500

6-3

Sabres

+3300

Maple Leafs

+2400

6-4

Sabres

+4500

Maple Leafs

+4000

6-5

Sabres

+4500

Maple Leafs

+4000

7-0

Sabres

+4500

Maple Leafs

+13000

7-1

Sabres

+13000

Maple Leafs

+7500

7-2

Sabres

+10000

Maple Leafs

+6000

7-3

Sabres

+6600

Maple Leafs

+4500

7-4

Sabres

+6600

Maple Leafs

+5000

7-5

Sabres

+10000

Maple Leafs

+8000

7-6

Sabres

+10000

Maple Leafs

+9000

8-1

Sabres

+10000

Maple Leafs

+12000

8-2

Sabres

+10000

Maple Leafs

+10000

8-3

Sabres

+10000

Maple Leafs

+10000

8-4

Sabres

+12000

Maple Leafs

+9000

8-5

Sabres

+13000

Maple Leafs

+11000

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Buffalo Sabres vs Toronto Maple Leafs 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.

Toronto Maple Leafs have the shortest price to win this game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 58% probability due to their -141 Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +116 about Buffalo Sabres.

The puck line stands at 1.5 and the total goals line is 6.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on Totals. If you want to wager Over 6.5, there are odds of -110.

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Moneyline

Sabres

+116

Maple Leafs

-141

3-Way Moneyline

Sabres

+200

Tie

+325

Maple Leafs

+106

Puck Line

Sabres +1.5

-213

Maple Leafs -1.5

+172

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-112

Over 6.5

-110

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Buffalo Sabres Stats

Toronto Maple Leafs Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.50 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.20 goals and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.50 pts and allowed 2.00 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.20 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 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 4.00 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 23.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.5
• Penalty Minutes: 9.3
• Blocks: 7.1
• Faceoff Wins : 15.8
• Hits: 20.1
• Giveaways: 16.1
• Takeaways: 5.3

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.1
• Shots: 25.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 2.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.6
• Penalty Minutes: 6
• Blocks: 12.1
• Faceoff Wins : 23.9
• Hits: 19.2
• Giveaways: 14.8
• Takeaways: 5.3

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 27.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 6.7
• Blocks: 8.1
• Faceoff Wins : 22.7
• Hits: 20.2
• Giveaways: 16.3
• Takeaways: 5

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 28.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.5
• Penalty Minutes: 7.1
• Blocks: 10.5
• Faceoff Wins : 30.5
• Hits: 22.2
• Giveaways: 14.8
• Takeaways: 4.3

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

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