Buffalo Sabres vs Boston Bruins Betting Pick & Prediction for Game 3 on 4/23

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The Buffalo Sabres and the Boston Bruins are set to meet for Game 3 of their playoff round. The series is currently tied at 1-1, and both teams are eager to gain the upper hand. This game will take place at TD Garden on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 7:00 PM, and it will be broadcast on TNT.

The Sabres had a solid regular season with a 50-32-0 record, placing them first in the Atlantic Division. Meanwhile, the Bruins finished with a 45-37-0 record, ranking them fourth in the same division. Each team has one win and one loss in the postseason so far. The Bruins will look to leverage their home-ice advantage, while the Sabres aim to bounce back from a recent loss.

Sabres vs Bruins Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Buffalo Sabres vs. Boston Bruins
  • Venue: TD Garden
  • Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Buffalo Sabres MoneyLine -109, Boston Bruins MoneyLine -107

Buffalo Sabres Team Preview

The Buffalo Sabres had a mixed start to their postseason. They won the first game against the Boston Bruins by a score of 4-3. However, they lost the second game 4-2.

The Sabres are strong in scoring, ranking 5th in goals during the regular season. Tage Thompson is a key player, with 40 goals and 41 assists in the regular season. Alex Tuch also contributes with his scoring and physical play.

Goaltending will be important for the Sabres. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen had 22 wins in the regular season. He made 33 saves in the first two postseason games.

Boston Bruins Team Preview

The Boston Bruins have shown strength in recent playoff games. In their win over the Buffalo Sabres on April 21, they scored four goals on 27 shots. Viktor Arvidsson was key with two goals, while Jeremy Swayman made 33 saves.

During the regular season, the Bruins ranked first in faceoffs won. They also placed high in hits and blocks, showing their physical play. Their power play was effective, with 55 goals, placing them eighth.

David Pastrnak is a standout player for the Bruins, scoring 29 goals and 71 assists in the regular season. Morgan Geekie also contributed with 39 goals. In goal, Jeremy Swayman had 31 wins and 1,426 saves during the season.

BTB Betting Pick

The moneyline pick for this game is the Buffalo Sabres at -109. Buffalo has a strong offensive lineup, ranking 5th in goals during the regular season. Boston’s defense is solid, but Buffalo’s recent postseason performance gives them the edge. The projected score is Buffalo 4, Boston 3.

For the over/under pick, take the under 6.5 at -130. Both teams have shown good defense in the playoffs, with Buffalo allowing 7 goals and Boston allowing 5. The projected total is 7, but strong goaltending can keep it under.