Buffalo Sabres vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [3/6/2024]

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Buffalo Sabres will meet in the NHL at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday, with puck drop at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's in-depth preview for Wednesday's Sabres vs. Maple Leafs matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

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Sabres vs. Maple Leafs Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used powerful machine learning and data to simulate the result of Wednesday's NHL game between the Sabres and Maple Leafs 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Maple Leafs a 62% chance of defeating the Sabres.

According to our model, the Sabres (+1.5) have a 58% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 51% chance of going under.

Sabres vs. Maple Leafs Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Sabres	Maple Leafs
Puck Line	+1.5 (-148)	-1.5 (+134)
Moneyline	+154	-178
Total	o6.5 (-115)	u6.5 (+102)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Sabres vs. Maple Leafs Picks

Our probabilities, matched with the current odds, reveal the top betting picks for this game, detailed in our NHL best bets, crafted from expert modeling and analysis:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Maple Leafs -1.5	+134
Moneyline	Sabres	+154
Total	Under 6.5	+102

Even though the Sabres are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Maple Leafs -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, when compared to the best odds available.

And while the Maple Leafs are more likely to win the game, betting on the Sabres moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Sabres vs. Maple Leafs Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Sabres vs. Maple Leafs?

According to our model, Toronto's Auston Matthews is most likely to score the first goal in Sabres vs. Maple Leafs.

Our projections give Matthews a 10.7% chance of scoring the first goal at Scotiabank Arena, while the Maple Leafs star is a 51.2% chance of registering an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Buffalo Sabres

Player	First Goal Probability
Tage Thompson	6.1%
Dylan Cozens	5.7%
Alex Tuch	5.3%
Jeff Skinner	5.1%
John-Jason Peterka	3.3%

Toronto Maple Leafs

Player	First Goal Probability
Auston Matthews	10.7%
William Nylander	6.8%
Mitchell Marner	5.8%
Bobby McMann	5.3%
John Tavares	5.1%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Buffalo Sabres

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Tage Thompson	33.8%
Dylan Cozens	31.2%
Alex Tuch	30.4%
Jeff Skinner	26.9%
John-Jason Peterka	19.5%

Toronto Maple Leafs

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Auston Matthews	51.2%
William Nylander	35.0%
Mitchell Marner	30.1%
Bobby McMann	29.8%
John Tavares	26.0%

Sabres vs. Maple Leafs Game Information

Wednesday's matchup between the Maple Leafs and Sabres at Scotiabank Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Buffalo Sabres vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
• Date: Wednesday March 6, 2024
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Scotiabank Arena

Our full betting coverage of Sabres vs. Maple Leafs includes pregame predictions, betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Conclusion

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