In this article, we will formulate a Sabres vs Bruins Prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, October 11th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Boston Bruins Preview
The Bruins have a 2-0 record this season, and are 1-1 ATS and 1-1 in over/under. They have a 1-0 home record and are coming off a 4-3 home victory in overtime over the Blackhawks. They outshot their opponents by 33-24 and made 12.1% of those shots, and scored one power play goal, with a 20% power play percentage. They killed all seven of their opponents’ power play opportunities, while Casey Mittelstadt, Elias Lindholm, Tanner Jeanot and Fraser Minten had each one goal for the Bruins.
Jeremy Swayman is likely in net for the Bruins, and he has a 1-0 record, with 1.00 GAA and .972 SV%.
Buffalo Sabres Preview
The Sabres have a 0-1 record this season, and are 0-1 ATS and 0-1 in over/under. This will be their first road game of the season and are coming off a 0-4 home defeat by the Rangers in their season opener. They held the Rangers’ lead to one goal for the first two periods but fell apart in the third, getting outscored by 3-0. They outshot their opponents by 37-33 but failed to convert any of those shots into a goal, and were 0/5 in their power play opportunities and managed to kill all 4 Rangers power plays,
Alex Lyon is likely in net for the Sabres, and he has a 0-1 record, with 3.01 GAA and .906 SV%.
Buffalo Sabres @ Boston Bruins Betting Trends: October 11, 2025
Why the Boston Bruins will win
- The Bruins have won each of their last eight games against the Sabres after coming off overtime.
- The Sabres have lost each of their last 10 Saturday road games.
- The Bruins have covered the puck line in 14 of their last 15 home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Sabres have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games.
- The Sabres have lost the third period in each of their last six games as road underdogs when tied after the second period.
Why the Buffalo Sabres will win
- The Bruins have lost each of their last six games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The underdogs have won four of the Bruins’ last six games.
- The Sabres have covered the puck line in each of their last seven road openers.
- The Bruins have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five games as favorites.
- The Sabres have won the second period in each of their last four games against the Bruins.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Bruins’ last seven home night games following a home win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Sabres’ last five games against opponents on a winning streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Four of the last five games between teams from the same division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Sabres’ last eight road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Bruins’ last five home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts
- Morgan Geekie has scored a goal in each of the Bruins’ last six games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- David Pastrnak has recorded at least one assist in each of the Bruins’ last nine games.
- David Pastrnak has recorded at least one point in each of the Bruins’ last 12 games.
- Elias Lindholm ranks 2nd in the league for Power Play Goals (2) this season.
Buffalo Sabres Player Prop Facts
- Joshua Norris has recorded at least one point in each of his last five appearances against the Bruins.
- Joshua Norris has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances with his team as an underdog against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Rasmus Dahlin has recorded at least one assist in each of the Sabres’ last four road games.
- Rasmus Dahlin ranks 1st in the Atlantic Division for average time on ice (25:06) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Boston Bruins rank T1st in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (100.00%).
- The Boston Bruins rank T8th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.00).
- The Buffalo Sabres rank T1st in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (100.00%).
- The Buffalo Sabres rank T31st in the league for goals per game this season (0.00).
Sabres vs Bruins Prediction
The Sabres were 3-1 in their 4 meetings against the Bruins last season, and both teams are tied 5-5 wins in their last 10 meetings, and 2-2 in their last 4 meetings in Boston. Under is 4-2 in their last 6 meetings.
In this Sabres vs Bruins Prediction, the Bruins are coming as -120 home favorites. The Bruins have won both of their games this season and are looking great so far. They are playing elite defense, holding their opponents into just 2 goals per game, while on the flip side, the Sabres went scoreless in their opening game of the season. Boston’s power play clicks at 28.5% this season and they have killed all 8 power play opportunities off their opponents. The value here lies with the home team, so the play is the Boston Bruins on the moneyline.