Buffalo Sabres vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction, Picks & Odds | 27 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Sabres vs Maple Leafs

The Buffalo Sabres clash with the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Tuesday, January 27.

We’re keeping our betting prediction nice and simple by heading to the Moneyline. Take the -110 that the Sabres are able to secure a victory over the Maple Leafs.

Buffalo Sabres won their previous game 5-0. This road victory at UBS Arena against New York Islanders was their third on the spin. Jason Zucker registered two goals, with Rasmus Dahlin, Alex Tuch and Tage Thompson also finding the net. For the shutout, Alex Lyon made 26 saves.

Toronto Maple Leafs were beaten 4-1 at Scotiabank Arena in their last game. This loss at home to Colorado Avalanche was their fourth straight defeat. Leafs managed 33 shots and Max Domi recorded the only goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 4-3 win for the Leafs at Scotiabank Arena when they last played the Sabres. 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	22-9-3	2.5	.909	1
23/24	27-22-4	2.57	.910	5

Joseph Woll (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	15-16-7	3.4	.898	2
23/24	12-11-1	2.93	.907	0

7 wins, 2 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 4.2 goals from 23.1 shots on goal, with a 15.0% powerplay efficiency. The Sabres have been giving up 2.6 goals from 30.4 shots, averaging 4.1 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 85.4%.

Tage Thompson is the top points scorer with 15 points, 6 goals and 9 assists, with Ryan McLeod recording 11 points, 3 goals and 8 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen have a 2.80 goal against average with a .911 save percentage.

The Leafs have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.9 goals from 27.8 shots on goal, with a 18.5% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.7 goals from 33.8 shots, averaging 3.2 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 84.4%.

The top points scorer is Auston Matthews with 8 points, 4 goals and 4 assists, while William Nylander is next in line after registering 7 points, 3 goals and 4 assists. Goalie Joseph Woll have a 3.30 GAA with a .906 SV%, including one shutout.

Buffalo Sabres vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction & Picks

Approach Buffalo Sabres vs Toronto Maple Leafs fully prepared with our expert match prediction, likely score outcome, standout player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Game Prediction

We think that Buffalo Sabres should prove too strong in this NHL clash. Therefore, we’re confidently wagering them to win and there’s juice in the -110 available.

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 Maple Leafs stats:

• Sabres have won 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Sabres have won 16 of their last 20 games.
• Sabres have won 3 consecutive games.
• Maple Leafs have lost their last 4 games.
• Maple Leafs have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
• Maple Leafs have lost 11 of their last 20 games.

Sabres Moneyline Probability

According to the top NHL sportsbooks, there’s a 52.4% likelihood of our pick landing a return. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Matthew Knies Under 1.5 Shots -105

Matthew Knies (Maple Leafs) has fallen short of the 1.5 shots on goal total in 9 of the past 10 games. Let’s stick with this betting trend and wager him to go under the Shots on Goal line at odds of -105.

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Correct Score Prediction

Sabres 4 - 2 Maple Leafs

The Sabres are available at +1600 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

+6600

2-0

Sabres

+5500

Maple Leafs

+5500

2-1

Sabres

+1700

Maple Leafs

+1700

3-0

Sabres

+4000

Maple Leafs

+4000

3-1

Sabres

+2200

Maple Leafs

+2000

3-2

Sabres

+950

Maple Leafs

+900

4-0

Sabres

+5000

Maple Leafs

+4500

4-1

Sabres

+1800

Maple Leafs

+1700

4-2

Sabres

+1600

Maple Leafs

+1500

4-3

Sabres

+1000

Maple Leafs

+950

5-0

Sabres

+8000

Maple Leafs

+7500

5-1

Sabres

+2900

Maple Leafs

+2500

5-2

Sabres

+1800

Maple Leafs

+1600

5-3

Sabres

+2200

Maple Leafs

+2000

5-4

Sabres

+1700

Maple Leafs

+1700

6-0

Sabres

+12000

Maple Leafs

+11000

6-1

Sabres

+6600

Maple Leafs

+5500

6-2

Sabres

+3300

Maple Leafs

+2900

6-3

Sabres

+2800

Maple Leafs

+2500

6-4

Sabres

+4000

Maple Leafs

+4000

6-5

Sabres

+4000

Maple Leafs

+4000

7-1

Sabres

+11000

Maple Leafs

+9000

7-2

Sabres

+8000

Maple Leafs

+7000

7-3

Sabres

+5500

Maple Leafs

+5000

7-4

Sabres

+6000

Maple Leafs

+5500

7-5

Sabres

+9000

Maple Leafs

+8000

7-6

Sabres

+9000

Maple Leafs

+9000

8-1

Sabres

+9000

Maple Leafs

+14000

8-2

Sabres

+14000

Maple Leafs

+12000

8-3

Sabres

+13000

Maple Leafs

+11000

8-4

Sabres

+11000

Maple Leafs

+10000

8-5

Sabres

+12500

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 are -115 to win against Buffalo Sabres who are priced at betting odds of -104. This means the leading sportsbooks give the visiting team a 51% chance of success.

There is a puck line of 1.5 and total goals has a line of 6.5. The Totals offers hockey bettors an alternative way of getting involved. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 6.5 at -115.

National Hockey League bettors are spoilt for choice thanks to the hundreds of game lines and team props which are available for every clash on the coupon. Head to the top sportsbooks and find the best value picks.

Moneyline

Sabres

-104

Maple Leafs

-115

3-Way Moneyline

Sabres

+160

Tie

+325

Maple Leafs

+133

Puck Line

Sabres +1.5

-250

Maple Leafs -1.5

+198

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-105

Over 6.5

-115

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There are lots of exciting NHL micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are next goalscorer, next team to find the net and whether a goal will be scored within the next 10 minutes.

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

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