The Buffalo Sabres (29-17-5) and Toronto Maple Leafs (24-19-9) meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 7:00 p.m. EST at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Maple Leafs are favored by -1.5 on the puck line, with the over/under set at 6.5 (-118o / -102u). The Maple Leafs are a -115 favorite to win outright, while the Sabres are -104 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Sabres vs. Maple Leafs predictions and NHL picks.
Sabres vs. Maple Leafs Odds, Pick
| Sabres Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -258 | 6.5 -118o / -102u | -104 |
| Maple Leafs Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +210 | 6.5 -118o / -102u | -115 |
Sabres vs. Maple Leafs Spread: Maple Leafs -1.5 (+210 ), Sabres +1.5 (-258)
Sabres vs. Maple Leafs Over/Under: 6.5 (-118o / -102u)
Sabres vs. Maple Leafs Moneyline: Sabres -104, Maple Leafs -115
Sabres vs. Maple Leafs Preview
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Sabres vs. Maple Leafs Prediction
