Sabres vs. Maple Leafs Prediction and Odds (Ride the Over Trend)

The Maple Leafs and Sabres are set to face-off for the second time this NHL season.
The Maple Leafs and Sabres are set to face-off for the second time this NHL season. / Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
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The Toronto Maple Leafs are still in the thick of the fight for the top spot in the NHL's Atlantic Division. They're one point back from the Panthers and two points back from the Lightning. They can gain that ground with a win tonight against the Buffalo Sabres.

The Sabres are in the middle of the longest active losing streak in the Eastern Conference, having dropped six-straight ahead of tonight.

The Maple Leafs beat the Sabres in their previous meeting this season, taking them down 5-4 on November 13th.

Let's take a look at the odds via WynnBET for tonight's game.

Sabres vs. Maple Leafs Odds and Total

Moneyline:

  • Sabres +310
  • Maple Leafs -380

Puck line:

  • Sabres +1.5 (+130)
  • Maple Leafs -1.5 (-160)

Total:

  • 6.5 (Over -115/Under -105)

Sabres vs. Maple Leafs Betting Trends

  • The OVER is 8-2 in the Sabres' last 10 games.
  • Maple Leafs are 8-2 in their last 10 games vs. Sabres.
  • Sabres are 1-6 in their last seven road games.
  • The OVER is 11-4 in the Maple Leafs' last 15 games.
  • The OVER is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings between these teams.

Sabres vs. Maple Leafs Prediction and Pick

The OVER has been a big trend for both teams as of late, and there's no reason to not keep that going.

The Maple Leafs goaltending has been a big problem for them as of late. They're 24th in save percentage over their last 25 games, one spot worse than the Sabres who come in at 23rd in that stat during that span.

On the bright side, the Leafs are second in shooting percentage and ninth in expected goals per 60 minutes over that stretch. Bad goaltending and high-scoring offense is an OVER bettors dream, so it's best not to overthink it.

Lean: OVER 6.5 (-115)

Iain is 40-35-2 (+2.45 units) with his NHL picks in 2022. Check out his detailed record here.