The Boston Bruins get a visit from the Buffalo Sabres in NHL Betting Odds action on Saturday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Boston Bruins were listed earlier today as -175 moneyline favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark (including Sportsbook), while odds makers set the Sportsbook betting total around 5.5.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 2.9-2.6 win for the Sabres. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Buffalo Sabres vs Boston Bruins Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This season the Boston Bruins are 3-3-0 overall while the Buffalo Sabres are 1-5-2. As for the totals, Boston is 4-2 on the OU, and Buffalo is 5-2-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Boston vs Buffalo injuries news.
The Boston Bruins sit at No. 2 in the current NHL power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Buffalo Sabres sit at a No. 27 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Boston's No. 13-ranked offense, averaging 3.33 goals per game, against a Sabres defense that ranks No. 26 at 4 goals allowed. The Bruins power play is averaging 29.63% while the Sabres defense kills off 83.33% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Sabres were a 4-2 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Canucks. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Vancouver at +147 on the moneyline, while the total score (6) was good news for OVER bettors.
Boston won its last outing, a 6-3 result against the Canucks on October 19. Bettors who backed the Bruins at -170 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (9) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Next Betting Matchups
Buffalo home to Detroit, Tuesday, October 24th
Boston home to San Jose, Thursday, October 26th