Toronto Maple Leafs vs Buffalo Sabres Betting Pick & Prediction for 10/24

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The NHL Regular Season is underway, and the Toronto Maple Leafs are set to visit the Buffalo Sabres. This game will take place at the KeyBank Center on Friday, October 24, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Fans can tune in to ESPN+ to catch all the action.

Both teams are looking to improve their early-season records. The Maple Leafs hold a 3-3-1 record, sitting 11th in the conference. Meanwhile, the Sabres are at 3-4-0, placing them 14th in the conference. Each team aims to climb the standings with a win in this Eastern Atlantic Division battle.

Maple Leafs vs Sabres Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Buffalo Sabres
  • Venue: KeyBank Center
  • Date: Friday, October 24, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Toronto Maple Leafs MoneyLine -125, Buffalo Sabres MoneyLine +105

Toronto Maple Leafs Team Preview

The Toronto Maple Leafs have had mixed results in their recent games. They secured a win against the New York Rangers with a close score of 2-1. However, they faced losses against the New Jersey Devils and the Seattle Kraken, with scores of 5-2 and 4-3, respectively.

William Nylander has been a standout player for the Maple Leafs. In seven games, he has scored 2 goals and provided 11 assists, contributing to a total of 13 points. John Tavares and Auston Matthews have also been key players, each with 4 goals in the same number of games.

On the goaltending side, Anthony Stolarz has played six games with 152 saves and has faced 18 goals against. Cayden Primeau has appeared in one game, securing a win with 26 saves. The team’s defense will be crucial in upcoming games to support their goaltenders.

Buffalo Sabres Team Preview

The Buffalo Sabres have had a mixed start to their recent games. They secured a 4-2 win against the Detroit Red Wings. Earlier, they faced a 2-4 loss to the Montreal Canadiens.

The Sabres have some key players contributing to their performance. Jack Quinn has played in 7 games and scored 3 goals with 3 assists. Jason Zucker has also been active, scoring 4 goals and providing 1 assist.

In the goaltending department, Alex Lyon has participated in 6 games. He has achieved 2 wins and faced 4 losses, with 183 saves. Colten Ellis has played 1 game, securing a win with 29 saves.

BTB Betting Pick

The Toronto Maple Leafs are favored with a moneyline of -125 against the Buffalo Sabres at +105. Given their higher rankings in goals and assists, the Maple Leafs have an edge. The projected score is Toronto 4, Buffalo 3, suggesting Toronto will win the game.

The over/under line is set at 6.0 with the over at -116 and the under at -105. Both teams have strong offensive stats, with Toronto ranking 7th in goals and Buffalo 12th. The projected total score is 7, so taking the over is a reasonable choice.