A key battle on the NHL odds menu sees visiting Toronto Maple Leafs dueling the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday at First Niagara Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Buffalo Sabres as -140 favorites earlier today. The over under opened at 5 at Sportsbook for betting fans hoping to turn a profit on totals.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 2.8-2.4 win for the Sabres. 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 31-35-11. The Toronto Maple Leafs are 28-37-11. Betting totals have seen the Sabres post a 25-29-23 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Maple Leafs have gone 30-35-11 against the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Buffalo vs Toronto injuries news.
The Buffalo Sabres sit at No. 17 in the current NHL power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Toronto Maple Leafs sit at a No. 22 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Buffalo's No. 28-ranked offense, averaging 2.4 goals per game, against a Maple Leafs defense that ranks No. 24 at 2.92 goals allowed. The Sabres power play is averaging 18.83% while the Maple Leafs defense kills off 80.65% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Toronto won its last outing, a 5-2 result against the Panthers on March 29. Bettors who backed the Maple Leafs at +222 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Buffalo lost its last outing, a 5-4 result against the Penguins on March 29. Bettors who backed the Penguins at -225 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (9) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
- Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
- Toronto is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games on the road
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games on the road
- Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Buffalo
- Buffalo is 7-14 SU in its last 21 games at home
- Buffalo is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Buffalo's last 6 games when playing Toronto
- Buffalo is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto
Next Betting Matchups
Toronto home to Detroit, Saturday, April 2nd
Buffalo at New York, Saturday, April 2nd
