Sabres vs Bruins Prediction and NHL Tips - 28 December 2023

Last updated: Dec 27, 2023, 11:31PM | Published: Dec 27, 2023, 12:32PM

The Buffalo Sabres will face the Boston Bruins in NHL action at KeyBank Center on Thursday, beginning at 11:30am AEDT.

Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Sabres vs Bruins game, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured in this article.

Who Will Win: Sabres vs Bruins

Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Buffalo-Boston NHL game 10,000 times.

Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Bruins a 59% chance of defeating the Sabres at KeyBank Center.

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Sabres vs Bruins: Odds

The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NHL game at KeyBank Center are listed here:

Head to Head: Sabres $2.38, Bruins $1.72
Line: Sabres +1.5 ($1.55), Bruins -1.5 ($2.72)
Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $2.06, Under $1.89

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 Sabres at $2.38 and the Bruins at $1.72.

The Sabres are listed as 1.5-goal underdogs against the Bruins, with odds of $1.55 currently on offer at Betfair.

For the favourite Bruins (-1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.72.

The Over/Under for Sabres vs Bruins has been set at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.06 and odds for the Under at $1.89.

According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Sabres (+1.5) have a 63% chance of covering the line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 55% chance of staying Under.

The best site to place a bet on the Sabres vs Bruins game is Betfair, where you can wager against other NHL fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.

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Sabres vs Bruins: Best Bets

Head to Head: Boston at $1.72 with Betfair (59% probability)
Line: Bruins -1.5 at $2.72 with Betfair (0.3% edge)
Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $1.89 with Betfair (55% probability)

Stats Insider's Sabres vs Bruins best bets are based on complex simulations and gambling intelligence to provide you with the best possible advice every day of the year.

Even though the Sabres are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Bruins -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.

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Sabres vs Bruins: Prediction

Stats Insider has full coverage of Buffalo vs Boston on Thursday, including pre-game predictions, free betting tips, and live win probabilities.

Sabres vs Bruins: Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Sabres vs Bruins? The data is in.

According to Stats Insider, Boston's David Pastrnak is the most likely player to score the first goal in Sabres vs Bruins.

Pastrnak has a 10.1% chance of scoring the first goal at KeyBank Center, while the Bruins star has a 45.9% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Tips

Sabres First Goal Scorer Tips

Tage Thompson: 6.3% probability
Alex Tuch: 5.9% probability
Jeff Skinner: 4.8% probability
Casey Mittelstadt: 4.2% probability
Dylan Cozens: 4.0% probability

Bruins First Goal Scorer Tips

David Pastrnak: 10.1% probability
Pavel Zacha: 5.5% probability
Brad Marchand: 5.1% probability
Jake DeBrusk: 4.5% probability
Morgan Geekie: 4.5% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Sabres Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Tage Thompson: 33.5% probability
Alex Tuch: 30.6% probability
Jeff Skinner: 28.2% probability
Dylan Cozens: 23.9% probability
Casey Mittelstadt: 21.8% probability

Bruins Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

David Pastrnak: 45.9% probability
Pavel Zacha: 28.3% probability
Brad Marchand: 27.4% probability
Jake DeBrusk: 24.4% probability
Morgan Geekie: 23.2% probability

Remember, our model updates regularly, so bookmark this page for the latest betting analysis before the Buffalo vs Boston match-up at KeyBank Center.

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Sabres vs Bruins: Preview

The match-up between the Sabres and Bruins at KeyBank Center is scheduled to commence at 11:30am AEDT on Thursday.

Teams: Buffalo Sabres vs Boston Bruins
Date: Thursday 28 December 2023
Time: 11:30am AEDT
Venue: KeyBank Center

All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.

Our Buffalo vs Boston predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.

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