The Buffalo Sabres (11-18-4) travel to face off against the Boston Bruins (17-14-4) on Saturday, December 21st. This game will be played at TD Garden in Boston and televised on ESPN+. The Bruins are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Sabres are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Red Wings. Puck drop is set for 7:00 ET.

Sabres vs Bruins

The Buffalo Sabres Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

With a 2-1 loss to the Red Wings, the Sabres fell to 11-18-4 this season. Buffalo held a 1-0 lead after the first period, but Detroit responded with two goals in the second to secure the win.

The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark. As the underdog on the puck line, Buffalo failed to cover. Alex Tuch scored the Sabres’ only goal, a short-handed effort in the first period.

The Boston Bruins Are Coming Off A Win

With a 2-0 win over the Kraken, the Bruins moved to 17-14-4 this season. Boston covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total was set at 6 goals, but the combined score of 2 fell well short of that mark.

Both of the Bruins’ goals came in the first period, with Justin Brazeau scoring at 16:37 and Charlie Coyle adding another at 10:03. The defense held Seattle scoreless, with Jeremy Swayman stopping all 23 shots he faced.

Buffalo Offense Breakdown

Buffalo’s offense managed only one goal in their 2-1 loss to Detroit, with Alex Tuch scoring his 5th of the season on a shorthanded opportunity. The Sabres fired 32 shots on goal but were unable to convert on any of their 13 giveaways.

The Sabres’ lone goal came at 8:21 in the first period, and they were shut out in the second and third periods. Tuch took 5 shots on goal, but no Sabres player recorded an assist in the game.

Bruins Offense Breakdown

In their recent game against the Kraken, the Bruins fired 33 shots on goal but only found the net twice. Justin Brazeau opened the scoring with his 5th goal of the season, followed by Charlie Coyle, who netted his 2nd goal on a power play.

Both goals came in the first period, with Brazeau scoring 3:23 into the game and Coyle adding another at 10:03. The Bruins recorded 16 offensive giveaways.

Buffalo Team Defense

The Sabres’ defense gave up both goals in the second period, with each coming on the power play. They allowed the first at 12:11 and the second at 5:22. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen recorded 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage. Buffalo’s defense also tallied 5 takeaways and 17 hits.

Boston Team Defense

Defensively, the Bruins were rock solid, allowing 0 goals to the Kraken. Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves, finishing with a 100% save percentage. Boston’s defense also tallied 5 takeaways, 15 hits, and 27 blocks.

Sabres vs Bruins Trends

• In their last ten games away from home, the Sabres have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 4-6 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 2 goals per game in these contests.
• In their last ten games at home, the Bruins have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 1-9 vs. the spread. The team averaged 2 goals per game in this stretch.
• Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Bruins have gone 3-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-3.
• Going back to their previous three games as the favorite, Buffalo has an puck line mark of 0-3 while going 0-3 straight up.

Sabres vs Bruins Prediction

When it comes to a straight moneyline bet, look no further than the Bruins. Nevertheless, given the payout of -181, you could also think about incorporating this bet into a parlay.

If you’re looking for my recommendation on the puck line, I suggest taking the Sabres to cover. Even if the Bruins manage to win outright, this game is expected to remain competitive, and the Sabres should cover the puck line.

With an over/under line sitting at 5.5 goals, we like this game to surpass that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the over.

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