December 27, 2025 4:43 AM EST

NHL: Boston Bruins vs. Buffalo Sabres 12/27/2025

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The Buffalo Sabres are heavy 65.9 percent favorites over the Boston Bruins. The Sabres are favored by AccuScore simulations partly because they have a +0 edge in shots on goal and are projected for 29 shots on goal vs 28 shots for the Bruins. The Sabres goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 91.8% compared to the Bruins goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 88.8%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Jeremy Swayman 25, Alex Lyon 26 SHOTS: David Pastrnak 4.5, Tage Thompson 3.4 GOALS: David Pastrnak 0.42, Tage Thompson 0.54 PTS: David Pastrnak has a 56% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Rasmus Dahlin has a 51% chance of 1+PTs

' We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: Boston Bruins

Boston BruinsRECORDBuffalo SabresRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road8-9, 47% 169Record at Home10-7, 59% 362Buffalo Sabres
VS Buffalo Sabres2-0, 100% 160VS Boston Bruins0-2, 0% -200Boston Bruins
vs Team Under .50011-6, 65% 588vs Team .500 or Better7-8, 47% -25Boston Bruins
Record As Road Underdog8-8, 50% 269Record As Home Favorite4-4, 50% -100Boston Bruins
After 1 or More Days Off17-14, 55% +203After 1 or More Days Off13-16, 45% -1202Boston Bruins

PAST 30 DAYS

Boston BruinsRECORDBuffalo SabresRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road2-2, 50% 46Record at Home2-1, 67% 90Buffalo Sabres
VS Buffalo Sabres0-0 No GamesVS Boston Bruins0-0 No GamesN/A
vs Team .500 or Better3-3, 50% 58vs Team .500 or Better2-1, 67% 180Buffalo Sabres
Record As Road Underdog2-2, 50% 46Record As Home Favorite1-1, 50% -29Boston Bruins
After 1 or More Days Off5-4, 56% 0After 1 or More Days Off4-4, 50% -527Boston Bruins

OVER-UNDER TRENDS

Boston BruinsRECORDBuffalo SabresRECORDO-U EDGE
OVER-UNDER ON ROAD10-7, 59% OverOVER-UNDER AT HOME11-5, 69% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS4-0, 100% OverHOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS3-4, 43% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON12-20, 38% OverHOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON16-12, 57% OverUNDER
Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home15-14, 52% OVEROpp Averages >2.8 G on Road17-10, 63% OVEROVER

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SIDE VALUE - Boston Bruins Road Games: 8-9, 47% -160 Buffalo Sabres Home Games: 11-6, 65% +651 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Boston Bruins Road Games: 2-2, 50% +10 Buffalo Sabres Home Games: 3-0, 100% +335

MONEY LINE - Boston Bruins Road Games: 9-8, 53% -221 Buffalo Sabres Home Games: 9-7, 56% 79 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Boston Bruins Road Games: 2-2, 50% -72 Buffalo Sabres Home Games: 1-2, 33% -129

OVER-UNDER RECORD - Boston Bruins Road Games: 7-10, 41% -363 Buffalo Sabres Home Games: 8-9, 47% -172 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Boston Bruins Road Games: 0-4, 0% -400 Buffalo Sabres Home Games: 1-2, 33% -109

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