In this article, we will formulate a Sabres vs Bruins Prediction for Game 3 of this NHL Eastern Conference Quarterfinal on Thursday, April 23rd. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Boston Bruins Preview
The Bruins finished the regular season with 100 points with a 45-27-10 record and were placed 5th in the Atlantic Division. They are 57-27 ATS and 43-39 in over/under and have a 29-11-1 home record and a 16-16-9 road record. They are coming off a 4-2 road win over the Sabres, and their previous three games were a 3-4 road loss to the Sabres, a 4-0 home win over the Devils, and a 3-2 road win over the Blue Jackets.
Offensively, the Bruins are averaging 3.27 goals per game and are scoring 23.4% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.01 goals per game and are killing 76.9% of their opponent’s power plays.
David Pastrnak leads the Bruins with 100 points and 71 assists, while Morgan Geekie leads the team in goals with 39. Jeremy Swayman is the starting goalie for the Bruins, and he has a 31-18-4 record, with 2.71 GAA and .908 SV%. Joonas Korpisalo is the backup goalie and he has a 14-9-6 record, with 3.15 GAA and .894 SV%. Check out tonight’s other game between the Kings and the Avalanche.
Buffalo Sabres Preview
The Sabres finished the regular season with 109 points with a 50-23-9 record and were placed 1st in the Atlantic Division. They are 45-39 ATS and 39-42 in over/under and have a 26-10-5 home record and a 24-13-4 road record. They are coming off a 2-4 road loss to the Bruins, and their previous three games were a 4-3 home win over the Bruins, a 3-4 home shootout loss to the Stars, and a 5-1 road win over the Blackhawks.
Offensively, the Sabres are averaging 3.45 goals per game and are scoring 19.5% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.93 goals per game and are killing 81.9% of their opponent’s power plays.
Tage Thompson leads the Sabres with 81 points and 40 goals, while Rasmus Dahlin leads the team in assists with 55. Alex Lyon is the starting goalie for the Sabres, and he has a 20-10-4 record, with 2.77 GAA and .907 SV%. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is the backup goalie and he has a 22-9-3 record, with 2.52 GAA and .910 SV%.
Buffalo Sabres @ Boston Bruins Betting Trends: April 23, 2026
Why the Boston Bruins will win
- The Bruins have won 15 of their last 17 night games at TD Garden.
- The Sabres have lost 10 of their last 11 games at TD Garden following a loss.
- The Bruins have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games.
- The Sabres have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight night games at TD Garden.
- The Bruins have won the third period in seven of their last eight games against the Sabres following a road win.
Why the Buffalo Sabres will win
- The Sabres have won eight of their last nine night games following a home loss.
- The Bruins have lost four of their last five games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Sabres have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Sabres have won the third period in each of their last six games when leading after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Bruins’ last six home games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Four of the Sabres’ last five games against the Bruins following a loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the last three games between teams from the same division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Sabres’ last seven road games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in six of the Bruins’ last seven games following a road win.
Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts
- Morgan Geekie has scored at least one goal in five of the Bruins’ last six games.
- David Pastrnak has recorded at least one assist in each of the Bruins’ last seven night games at TD Garden.
- David Pastrnak has scored four goals against the Sabres this season – most against any opponent.
Buffalo Sabres Player Prop Facts
- Alex Tuch has scored a goal in three of the Sabres’ last four games.
- Owen Power has recorded at least one assist in each of the Sabres’ last four games.
- Jason Zucker has scored three goals against the Bruins this season – equal-most against any opponent.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Boston Bruins rank 31st in the league for power play goals against this season (64).
- The Boston Bruins rank 2nd in the league in penalty minutes this season (978).
- The Buffalo Sabres rank 4th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (81.90%).
- The Buffalo Sabres rank 5th in the league for goals per game this season (3.45).
Sabres vs Bruins Prediction
Both teams are tied 5-5 in their last 10 meetings but the Bruins are 3-1 in their last 4 meetings in Boston.
In this Sabres vs Bruins Prediction, both teams are coming at a pickem price. Both teams are tied 1-1 wins in this series, but the Bruins have won both regular season home meetings against the Sabres and are tied with the Hurricanes as the teams with the most home wins in hockey this season. I expect the Bruins to carry the momentum from Tuesday’s win in Buffalo and win their home opener of the series and keep the stolen home court advantage.