The Buffalo Sabres are facing one of the biggest thorns in their sides in a matinee for their final game of 2022. Can they end the year on a high note?
The Buffalo Sabres have an opportunity to extend their winning streak to six games in a stretch where they have been absolutely dominant, outscoring opponents 24-9 during that span. But the Boston Bruins have yet to lose a home game in regulation this season, where they are currently 18-0-2.
The Sabres have also not fared well against Boston, as they are 1-14-3 vs. their Atlantic Division rival over the past five seasons. But with so many demons facing them, it also grants the Blue and Gold plenty of opportunities. So will they take advantage of them? Let’s check out the odds.
Buffalo Sabres vs. Bruins Odds – Game 34
Per Fan Duel, the Buffalo Sabres are +1.5 underdogs on the road against the Bruins. The Over/Under is 6.5, and the Sabres have a +202 moneyline. The moneyline for the Bruins is -250.
Buffalo Sabres vs. Bruins Prediction – Game 34
The Sabres just don’t fare well against the Bruins. But as a young team, they always have a good chance on remaining hot all game long, even if they have a tendency to put things into cruise control in the third period.
That won’t happen tonight, because Boston won’t give them that opportunity. Look for a high-scoring game here, with Buffalo and Boston trading blows literally from the first period. It’s one of those games where you will see both the Thompson Line and the Kid Line step up, and it wouldn’t surprise me if this game was deadlocked in a 4-4 tie heading into the third period.
I will also go out on a limb and say the Sabres take this one by a score of 6-5 in regulation. We’re looking at an upset here to ring in the New Year, and could it really happen against a better team?
Overall, the Sabres need to beat Boston sooner than later. And since they are currently on a 24-9 run, the stars are in line for the Blue and Gold.
(Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change)
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