Toronto Maple Leafs vs Buffalo Sabres Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/14

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The Toronto Maple Leafs will travel to face the Buffalo Sabres at the KeyBank Center on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 7:00 PM. The Maple Leafs come into this game with a record of 28-27-11. Under head coach Craig Berube, they are looking to improve their standing in the Eastern Atlantic Division.

On the other side, the Buffalo Sabres hold a strong record of 40-20-6 this season. Led by head coach Lindy Ruff, the Sabres are currently ranked first in the Eastern Atlantic Division. Fans can catch the action on MSG- as both teams aim to secure a win in this regular season game.

Maple Leafs vs Sabres Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Buffalo Sabres
  • Venue: KeyBank Center
  • Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
  • Betting Odds:
    • Toronto Maple Leafs Puck Line: +1.5 (-129)
    • Buffalo Sabres Puck Line: -1.5 (+106)
    • Toronto Maple Leafs MoneyLine: +195
    • Buffalo Sabres MoneyLine: -233
    • Over/Under: 6.5 (Over -114, Under -107)

Toronto Maple Leafs Team Preview

The Toronto Maple Leafs recently had a win against the Anaheim Ducks. They scored 6 goals on 28 shots and had 3 power-play goals. Matthew Knies stood out with 1 goal and 3 assists.

Before the win against Anaheim, the Maple Leafs lost to the Montreal Canadiens. In that game, they managed only 1 goal on 18 shots. William Nylander scored the lone goal for the team.

The Maple Leafs also faced losses against the Tampa Bay Lightning and the New York Rangers. They scored 2 goals in both games but allowed more goals. Anthony Stolarz was in goal, making 28 saves against Tampa Bay.

Buffalo Sabres Team Preview

The Buffalo Sabres have been active in recent games. They faced the Washington Capitals and lost 2-1. Sam Carrick scored the only goal for the Sabres in this game.

Before that, the Sabres had a high-scoring win against the San Jose Sharks with a 6-3 result. Jack Quinn was a standout player with three goals and one assist. Rasmus Dahlin also contributed with three assists.

In their game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Sabres won 8-7. They scored four power play goals during the game. Jason Zucker and Rasmus Dahlin both played key roles in securing this victory.

BTB Betting Pick

The Buffalo Sabres are favored to win against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Sabres have a moneyline of -233, while the Maple Leafs are at +195. With Buffalo ranking higher in goals and assists, the projected score is Buffalo 4, Toronto 3. The recommendation is to pick the Sabres to win straight up.

The total for the game is set at 6.5. Both teams have strong offensive stats, with Buffalo scoring 229 goals and Toronto 208 goals this season. The projected total score is 7, which is above the current line. Therefore, the recommendation is to take the over at -114.