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Maple Leafs Aim for Series Sweep Against Sabres - Favored to Win with Opening Odds at -164

The Toronto Maple Leafs will aim for a series sweep against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center on Tuesday night. After a recent win against Carolina, the Maple Leafs hold a 6-4-0 record in their last 10 games against Buffalo and lead the season series 2-0. Toronto is favored to win with opening odds at -164 and a current line of Toronto -158. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this Maple Leafs vs. Sabres matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Maple Leafs -158 | Sabres +137
• Spread: Maple Leafs -1.5 (+150) | Sabres +1.5 (-180)
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toronto will win straight-up is 61%.

Toronto vs Buffalo Stats

Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs have rebounded from a loss to Florida with three consecutive wins, positioning themselves as the second seed in the Eastern Conference standings. They are currently five points behind Washington and four points ahead of Tampa Bay. In their last game, they scored four goals on 20 shots, maintaining an average of 3.24 goals per game. Leading the team in points, Mitch Marner has 99 points, followed by William Nylander and Auston Matthews, each with 75 points. The team is giving up an average of 2.83 goals per game, ranking 12th in the league. Joseph Woll has a record of 26-14-1 with a 2.72 GAA and a .909 save percentage. However, Oliver Ekman-Larsson is questionable for the upcoming game. Toronto is ranked 10th in offense, 13th in defense, and has a season record of 50-26-4, maintaining a power ranking of 22.

Buffalo Sabres Analysis

The Buffalo Sabres are currently on a three-game losing streak and will look to end it and earn a series split when they face the Maple Leafs on Tuesday. Buffalo averages 3.25 goals per game, with top scorers including Tage Thompson, Rasmus Dahlin, and JJ Peterka. However, their defense is struggling, giving up an average of 3.49 goals per game. In their last game, they gave up seven goals. Goalie James Reimer has a 2.84 GAA and a .904 save percentage. Despite their offensive strengths, the Sabres are ranked 28th in defense and have an overall power ranking of 27. Toronto has struggled in their last three matchups against Buffalo.

Maple Leafs Dominate on Both Ends of the Ice, Set to Dominate Sabres

The Toronto Maple Leafs have performed impressively by securing three consecutive victories, whereas the Buffalo Sabres have faced defeat in their last three matches. Toronto's offensive prowess is evident as they have scored a total of nine goals in their recent three away games. Their special teams efficiency is commendable, with a successful power play conversion rate exceeding 25 percent. Conversely, the Sabres struggle in penalty kills, ranking 25th in the league, and have given up a total of 13 goals in their past three games due to defensive shortcomings. On the offensive end, Buffalo has only managed to score eight goals in their last three games and hold a power play conversion rate of 19 percent. Toronto's defensive strength is notable, allowing just seven goals in their recent three road games. Given these factors, the Maple Leafs are likely to dominate and secure victory on the puck line.

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