Maple Leafs vs Sabres Prediction and NHL Tips - 7 March 2024
Last updated: Mar 7, 2024, 12:09AM | Published: Mar 6, 2024, 5:31PM
The Toronto Maple Leafs will face the Buffalo Sabres in NHL action at Scotiabank Arena on Thursday, commencing at 11:00am AEDT.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Maple Leafs vs Sabres game, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Maple Leafs vs Sabres
Based on state-of-the-art machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Toronto-Buffalo NHL game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Maple Leafs a 62% chance of winning against the Sabres at Scotiabank Arena.
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Maple Leafs vs Sabres: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NHL game at Scotiabank Arena are listed here:
- Head to Head: Maple Leafs $1.60, Sabres $2.62
- Line: Maple Leafs -1.5 ($2.39), Sabres +1.5 ($1.63)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.90, Under $2.06
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Maple Leafs at $1.60 and the Sabres at $2.62.
The Maple Leafs are listed as 1.5-goal favourites against the Sabres, with odds of $2.39 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Sabres (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.63.
The Over/Under for total goals scored has been set at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.90 and odds for the Under at $2.06.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Sabres (+1.5) have a 58% chance of covering the line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 51% chance of staying Under.
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Maple Leafs vs Sabres: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Buffalo at $2.62 with Betfair (0.2% edge)
- Line: Maple Leafs -1.5 at $2.39 with Betfair
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $2.06 with Betfair (51% probability)
Our Maple Leafs vs Sabres predictions are based on detailed modelling and wagering intelligence to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
And while the Maple Leafs have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Sabres to win is our recommended option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term success as a sports bettor.
Although the Sabres are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Maple Leafs -1.5 is based on the probability of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
Maple Leafs vs Sabres: Prediction
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Toronto vs Buffalo on Thursday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live scores.
Maple Leafs vs Sabres: Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Maple Leafs vs Sabres? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Toronto's Auston Matthews is the most likely player to score the first goal in Maple Leafs vs Sabres.
Matthews has a 10.7% chance of scoring the first goal at Scotiabank Arena, while the Maple Leafs star has a 51.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for our complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Maple Leafs First Goal Scorer Tips
- Auston Matthews: 10.7% probability
- William Nylander: 6.8% probability
- Mitchell Marner: 5.8% probability
- Bobby McMann: 5.3% probability
- John Tavares: 5.1% probability
Sabres First Goal Scorer Tips
- Tage Thompson: 6.1% probability
- Dylan Cozens: 5.7% probability
- Alex Tuch: 5.3% probability
- Jeff Skinner: 5.1% probability
- John-Jason Peterka: 3.3% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Maple Leafs Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Auston Matthews: 51.2% probability
- William Nylander: 35.0% probability
- Mitchell Marner: 30.1% probability
- Bobby McMann: 29.8% probability
- John Tavares: 26.0% probability
Sabres Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Tage Thompson: 33.8% probability
- Dylan Cozens: 31.2% probability
- Alex Tuch: 30.4% probability
- Jeff Skinner: 26.9% probability
- John-Jason Peterka: 19.5% probability
Remember, our model updates frequently, so bookmark this page for the latest betting tips before the Toronto vs Buffalo match-up at Scotiabank Arena.
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Maple Leafs vs Sabres: Preview
The game between the Maple Leafs and Sabres at Scotiabank Arena is scheduled to commence at 11:00am AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Toronto Maple Leafs vs Buffalo Sabres
- Date: Thursday 7 March 2024
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Scotiabank Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our Toronto vs Buffalo predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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