Toronto Maple Leafs at Buffalo Sabres odds, picks and best bets
The Toronto Maple Leafs (9-11-4) take a 90-minute drive into the USA to face the Buffalo Sabres (8-10-4) at KeyBank Center Friday at 4 p.m. ET. We analyze the Maple Leafs-Sabres odds and lines while providing NHL betting tips around this matchup.
Maple Leafs at Sabres: Projected starting goalies
Michael Hutchinson vs. Carter Hutton
Hutchinson is confirmed to start for the Maple Leafs. He has an 0-4-1 record with a 4.44 goals against average and .879 save percentage. His previous four starts have seen him give up four or more goals while facing 30-plus shots each outing.
Hutton has a .903 SV% and 2.91 GAA. He has also given up four or more goals in each of his last four starts (0-3-1 in that span).
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Maple Leafs at Sabres: Odds, picks and betting tips
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Prediction
Maple Leafs 5, Sabres 4
Moneyline (ML)
The MAPLE LEAFS(-167) are a different team with Sheldon Keefe as head coach. Now, they will be tested in this rare matinee tilt with Hutchinson back between the pipes. Buffalo is in a bit of freefall and Hutton is also struggling of late. Toronto has a little more offense with a rejuvenated Tyson Barrie helping from the blueline. Take the Maple Leafs.
A $10 bet with Toronto results in a $5.99 profit with an outright win.
Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
Risking a tiny wager on the Maple Leafs (-1.5, +180) would seem to be a good play. It is a big profit in the making but Buffalo could score enough to force this game into overtime. PASS.
Over/Under (O/U)
The OVER 6.5 (+115) is a good play. Three of the last four head-to-head meetings have connected on the Over with one push.
Placing a $10 bet here will give a bettor an $11.50 profit with a total of seven or more goals scored.
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