Buffalo Sabres vs Boston Bruins Betting Pick & Prediction 12/7/23

Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Sabres and Bruins. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on MSG-, and it’s hosted by the Bruins at TD Garden in Boston, MA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Atlantic division contest is set at 6 goals, with the Bruins being the favored team playing at home against the Sabres.

BUFFALO SABRES VS BOSTON BRUINS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Boston Bruins -1.5

This game will be played at TD Garden at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 7th.

WHY BET THE BOSTON BRUINS:

  • Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Sabres.
  • We like the Sabres on the moneyline (+210)
  • The Sabres are also our pick on the spread at +1.5

Does Buffalo Have a Shot at a Road Win?

Through 26 games, the Sabres have achieved an overall record of 10-14-2. When on the road, Buffalo holds a 5-7-2 record, while they are 5-7-0 when playing at home. Their current record places them 7th in the Eastern Atlantic division and 14th in the Eastern conference.

When it came to the puck line, Buffalo have posted a 13-13 record. Their road performance against the puck line stands at 9-5, while they are 4-8 at home. For the season, Buffalo’s games have finished with an average of 6.3 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.5. Overall, the Sabres have an over/under record of 11-14-1.

Across the Sabres last three road games, the team averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 4. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 1-2, while going 1-2 straight-up.

On the offensive side, the Sabres are scoring an 2.8 goals per game this season, ranking 19th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 15th in the league. Buffalo’s offense is currently ranked 25th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 18th in the league.

Buffalo’s current leading scorer is Jeff Skinner. This season, he has 11 goals, which puts him 32nd in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 9 assists so far.

Defensively, the Bruins are currently 11th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 31.6 shots per game against Boston. They also are 5th in shutouts, coming in with 2 shutouts.

Heading into this matchup vs. Boston, goalie Devon Levi has started eight games in this season. His current record is 3-4, and his save percentage stands at 87.6%.

Does Boston Have a Shot at a Home Win?

So far this season, the Bruins have an overall record of 17-4-3. Currently, they are 9-1-1 at home and carry a two game home win streak into the game. Their current record places them 1st in the Eastern Atlantic division and 2nd in the Eastern conference.

Analyzing their performance against the puck line, Boston has a 14-10 record. On the road they are 7-6 against the puck line, while their overall home performance is7-4. For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Boston is 5.8. The season’s average over/under line is currently at 5.9. The Bruins come in with an over/under record of 11-13-0.

Across their three previous home games, Boston has an puck line mark of 0-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 3 goals per game.

When looking at their offense, the Bruins have an average of 3.3 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 12th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 13th in the league. This season, the Bruins are 9-0 when getting more shots on goal than their opponents. And in games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 8-3 record.

Boston’s leading scorer is David Pastrnak. So far, he has 14 goals which is 9th in the NHL. Pastrnak also comes into the game with 22 assists.

In terms of defense, the Bruins head into the game ranked 11th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 31.6 shots per game against Boston. So far, they are 5th in shutouts, achieving 2 shutouts.

Heading into this matchup vs. Buffalo, goalie Linus Ullmark has started 11 games in this season. His current record is 8-3, and his save percentage stands at 91.8%.