The NHL standings are really starting to get tight as the 2022-23 season is quickly coming to an end. The Toronto Maple Leafs visit the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night, and this will present a great chance to make some NHL picks.
The Toronto Maple Leafs already have a 5-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres this season, but that game was played in Toronto. These two teams have built up a nice rivalry over the years as they are very close to one another in terms of location.
Looking at the Maple Leafs vs Sabres odds shows that Toronto is favored, but surprises can always happen in NHL games. We are in for one of the better games on the NHL schedule!
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Buffalo Sabres Odds
The Maple Leafs vs Sabres odds are pretty tight, and the home-ice advantage for Buffalo definitely has an impact. Toronto is the moneyline betting favorite at -175, while the Buffalo Sabres are listed at +145.
The over/under for this game is set at 6.5 total goals, and that’s because both teams have been solid on the offensive end. There are other NHL odds to look at, but these are the two main betting options to look at.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Buffalo Sabres Matchup Information
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Buffalo Sabres
Location of the Game: KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY.
Date and Time: Tuesday, February 21, 7:30 PM ET.
How to Watch: ESPN+
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Buffalo Sabres Betting Preview
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs come into this game in second place in the Atlantic Division, and they feel like a team that can go on a deep playoff run. Toronto is scoring 3.4 goals per game this season, and they are also holding opponents to just 2.65 goals against on the year.
Toronto has scored on the power play 25 percent of the time this season, and they can be dangerous with the man advantage. The Maple Leafs have also killed off 81 percent of their penalties, and that allows them to take more risks.
The NHL injury report for the Maple Leafs does show that there are some players set to miss this game, but the best players are going to be able to take the ice. Toronto will try to use its dominance on special teams as a way to take complete control of this game.
Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres stats show that this team can really score, as they are averaging 3.7 goals per game on the year. Buffalo has scored on the power play 25 percent of the time, and they will look to stay in this game by being great on offense.
The NHL player stats for Tage Thompson this season are extremely impressive, as he has become one of the better players in the league. Thompson leads the Sabres with 36 goals and 71 total points, and he will have the full attention of Toronto in this game.
Getting stops has been a challenge for the Sabres this season, as they are allowing nearly 3.5 goals per game. The Sabres have the offensive ability to keep this game close, but they are going to have to find a way to get stops if they want to keep pace with the Maple Leafs.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Buffalo Sabres Betting Picks
This will be one of those NHL games that is extremely competitive, and the Maple Leafs vs Sabres odds reflect that. Buffalo has been one of the most surprising NHL teams this season, and they are going to be extremely competitive in this game.
Buffalo is going to keep this game close, but they just won’t have enough offense to come away with the win. The Toronto Maple Leafs standings are in a good place, and picking up a win in this game will keep them on the right track.
Take the Maple Leafs to win on the road in what will be a high-scoring affair.
- Over/Under: Over 6.5
- Moneyline/Run Line: Toronto Maple Leafs -175
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