- Matchup: Buffalo Sabres vs Boston Bruins
- Event Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025
- Venue: TD Garden, Boston, MA
- Broadcast: NESN
- Betting Odds: Sabres (-132) Bruins (+110)
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The Boston Bruins (5-7-0) host the Buffalo Sabres (4-4-2) at TD Garden this Thursday. The betting lines show Buffalo favored at -132, while Boston stands at +110. The over/under for this encounter has been set at 6.5.
The Buffalo Sabres are aiming to rebound after falling 4-3 to the Blue Jackets in their last game. During this match, Buffalo spent 4 minutes in the penalty box. Their offensive output was average, unable to capitalize on 2 power play opportunities, failing to convert any. They managed to score on just 3 out of 38 shots taken.
Analyzing their scoring statistics, the Buffalo Sabres have netted 30 goals this season, ranking 19th in the NHL, while allowing 31 goals. This season, they currently hold a total of 10 points with a .500 points percentage. The Sabres have had 32 power play opportunities, scoring 7 goals for a efficiency of 21.88%. At even strength, they have conceded 28 goals while scoring 23. Buffalo has recorded 302 shots, achieving a shooting percentage of 9.9%. Opponent teams have fired 329 shots against them, leading to a save percentage of .906. Buffalo’s rivals have converted 3 out of 34 power play chances (16th in the NHL).
In goal for this matchup will be Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. Over his professional career, Luukkonen has participated in 156 games, holding an overall record of 71-65-16, with 152 as a starter. He has faced 457 goals during his career, with a goals against average of 3.01. Luukkonen has seen a total of 4,462 shots, making 4,005 saves for a .898 save percentage across 8,218 minutes on the ice. Throughout his time as a pro, he has achieved 81 quality starts, equating to a quality start percentage of .533.
In their last game, the Bruins faced off against the Islanders, securing a 5-2 victory. They capitalized on 2 of 4 power play chances during the game, finding the net 5 times on 22 shots.
Boston is currently ranked 4th in the league for shots attempted, totaling 325 with a shooting percentage of 12.00%. They have allowed 352 shots against, achieving an 81.63% penalty kill rate on 49 opponent power plays and a save percentage of 87.5%. With 41 power play opportunities, the Bruins have seen a 21.95% success rate. They have scored 30 goals at even strength and 9 on the power play (ranking 9th in the league). Overall, the Boston Bruins have recorded 39 goals and hold a total of 10 points for a .417 points percentage.
In goal for Boston is Jeremy Swayman, who faces an average of 2.61 goals per game, having surrendered a total of 495 goals. With a 60.0% quality start rate, Swayman has accrued 114 quality starts throughout his career. He has started in 190 games, accumulating 10,087 minutes of ice time. His career statistics include a record of 104-66-22 over 197 games, with 4,971 saves out of 5,466 shots faced, translating to a .909 save percentage.
Who will claim victory in tonight’s NHL clash against the spread or the moneyline?
Pick: Go with Buffalo (-132)
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