The visiting Toronto Maple Leafs hope for a solid performance on Thursday as they look to steal a win at KeyBank Center against the Buffalo Sabres.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 3-2.6 win for the Maple Leafs on Thursday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Buffalo Sabres Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Buffalo Sabres currently sport a record of 22-35-12. The Toronto Maple Leafs are 41-22-7. Betting totals have seen the Sabres post a 31-35-3 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Maple Leafs have gone 34-31-5 against the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Buffalo vs Toronto injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Buffalo Sabres rated this week at No. 27 and the Toronto Maple Leafs sitting at No. 6.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Buffalo Sabres No. 31-ranked offense (2.39 goals per game) against a Toronto Maple Leafs defense that ranks No. 12 at 2.89 goals per game allowed. The Sabres Sportsbook has clicked at a 16.83% rate while the Maple Leafs have a 82.74% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Toronto won its last outing, a 6-5 result against the Stars on March 14. Bettors who backed the Maple Leafs at -155 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (11) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
The Sabres were a 2-1 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Golden Knights. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Vegas at -203 on the moneyline, while the total score (3) was good news for UNDER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Toronto home to Montreal, Saturday, March 17th
Buffalo home to Chicago, Saturday, March 17th