The Boston Bruins will look to grab a road win when they take on the Sabres in Buffalo at KeyBank Center on Tuesday in NHL betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Buffalo Sabres as 145 moneyline underdogs in this particular NHL betting matchup earlier. The over under total, meanwhile, was set early at 5.5 before betting started to move the line at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 3.8-2 win for the Bruins on Tuesday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Boston Bruins vs Buffalo Sabres Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Boston Bruins have seen them go 16-10-5 so far this season, while the Sabres are at 8-18-7. In totals betting, the Buffalo Sabres are 12-18-3, while the Bruins are 15-16. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Buffalo vs Boston injuries news.
According to new NHL Power Rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 29-ranked Buffalo Sabres and the No. 6-rated Boston Bruins in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Buffalo's No. 31-ranked offense, averaging 2.18 goals per game, against a Bruins defense that ranks No. 9 at 2.81 goals allowed. The Sabres power play is averaging 12.87% while the Bruins defense kills off 83.17% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Bruins were a 7-2 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Blue Jackets. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Boston at -108 on the moneyline, while the total score (9) was good news for OVER bettors.
Buffalo lost its last outing, a 5-4 result against the Hurricanes on December 15. Bettors who backed the Hurricanes at -152 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (9) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Next Betting Matchups
Boston home to Winnipeg, Thursday, December 21st
Buffalo home to Philadelphia, Friday, December 22nd