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Boston Bruins Look to Extend Dominance Over Buffalo Sabres in Atlantic Division Matchup

In a matchup between the Boston Bruins and the Buffalo Sabres, Boston will be aiming to improve their position in the Atlantic Division as they take on Buffalo at KeyBank Center on Tuesday night. The Bruins, with a record of 25-20-6, are coming off a 3-1 victory over Colorado, while the Sabres, with a record of 18-26-5, come into this game following a 3-2 loss to Edmonton. Boston has a strong track record against Buffalo, going 8-1-1 in their last 10 meetings. The Bruins currently lead the regular season series 1-0. Boston is favored to win with an opening line of -111 that has remained steady. Don't miss out on the action as these two teams face off in what promises to be an exciting game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Bruins -111 | Sabres -101
• Spread: Bruins -1.5 (+200) | Sabres +1.5 (-250)
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 53%.

Boston vs Buffalo Stats

Boston Bruins

The Boston Bruins recently bounced back from a loss with wins over Ottawa and Colorado, and are looking to continue their momentum with a third straight win on Tuesday. The team averages 2.73 goals per game and scored three goals on 15 shots in their last game. David Pastrnak leads the team with 59 points, followed by Brad Marchand with 38 points and Pavel Zacha with 29 points. Defensively, Boston has struggled, giving up 3.10 goals per game, but only allowed one goal in their last game. Jeremy Swayman had a strong performance, saving 27 of 28 shots. Currently, the Bruins have a power ranking of 26 and are ranked 27th in offense, 21st in defense, and have a record of 25-20-6 this season.

Buffalo Sabres Analysis

The Buffalo Sabres are coming off two losses after a recent win against Vancouver. They are looking to break their losing streak and even up their season series with the Boston Bruins on Tuesday. Buffalo averages three goals per game, but they only scored two goals on 41 shots in their last game. Tage Thompson leads the team with 20 points, while Jason Zucker and Alex Touch are close behind with 36 and 35 points respectively. Defensively, Buffalo has struggled, giving up an average of 3.43 goals per game. In their last game, they allowed three goals and will need to tighten up their defense to secure a win. Goalie James Reimer saved 31 out of 34 shots in the last game and holds a 1-4-1 record with a 2.63 GAA and a .905 save percentage. Despite their struggles, Buffalo ranks 12th in offense but 29th in defense, with an overall record of 18-26-5. Boston has had a mixed record in their recent matchups against Buffalo, going 1-2-0.

Boston Bruins Poised to Dominate Buffalo Sabres in upcoming game

The Boston Bruins have demonstrated a strong offensive performance by winning three out of their last four games, scoring a total of 10 goals in their recent three road games. However, their power play efficiency stands at only 13%. On the other hand, the Buffalo Sabres have faced difficulties defensively, conceding 13 goals in their last three home games. Additionally, they rank 21st in penalty kills. With the Sabres struggling offensively and only managing to score eight goals in their recent three home games, paired with a 16% power play conversion rate, they are expected to face challenges against the Bruins. Despite the Bruins ranking 25th in penalty kills, their strong defensive performance by allowing only five goals in their last three games should help contain Buffalo's offense. In light of these factors, it is advisable to choose the Boston Bruins to cover the money line.

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