Buffalo Sabres vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction NHL Picks 12/15/24

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Toronto Maple Leafs (18-10-2) vs Buffalo Sabres (11-15-4)

December 15, 2024 at 05:00 PM EST

The Line: Betting Odds: Toronto Maple Leafs -189 / Buffalo Sabres +150 — Over/Under: 6.5

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In this article, we will formulate a Buffalo Sabres vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, December 15th, at the Scotiabank Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Sabres’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Maple Leafs’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Buffalo

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Toronto

-Recent betting trends in games played between Bffalo and Toronto

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Sabres and Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs on Tired Legs

The Maple Leafs on Saturday faced off Detorit Red Wings and they ended up losing 2-1. On Thursday the Maple Leafs faced off against the Anahim Ducks and they were able to secure the 3-2 victory. Max Pacioretty scored two goals and added an assist. The Maple Leafs are averaging 2.93 goals, while their defense is giving up 2.55 goals per game. The offense is ranked 21st, while the defense is ranked 4th. Mitch Marner has scored 10 goals and added 28 assists so far this season. 

Sabres Also On Tired Legs

The Sabres are also on tired legs after their game on Saturday night against the Washington Captials. On Wednesday they faced off against the New York Rangers and they were competitive but they stil ended up losing 3-2. Owen Power had a strong game scoring a goal and adding an assist. Ukko Pekka Luukkonen saved 25 of the 27 shots that he faced. The Sabres are averaging 2.97 goals while their defense is giving up 3.24 goals per game. The offense is ranked 20th in the league while the defense is ranked 26th. Alex Tuch has scored eight goals and added 16 assists. 

Buffalo Sabres vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction

This game is going ot be lower scoring. The Sabres ofense has not been great lal season and they are going to really struggle to get hte ofense going here. The Maple Leafs offense also hasn’t been gas good as years past, and that will end up being the difference here. Look for only three or four goals scored total and this game is going to end up staying well under the total. Back the under to cash here. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Under 6.5

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