Buffalo Sabres vs. Boston Bruins Prediction and Odds - December 7, 2023

The Boston Bruins and Buffalo Sabres will meet in the NHL at TD Garden on Thursday, with puck drop at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' comprehensive betting preview for Thursday's Sabres vs. Bruins game includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and best bets.

Who Will Win: Sabres vs. Bruins

Based on state-of-the-art computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Sabres-Bruins NHL matchup 10,000 times as part of our NHL picks for today.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Bruins a 68% chance of beating the Sabres.

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Sabres vs. Bruins Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Sabres	Bruins
Puck Line	+1.5 (-110)	-1.5 (-105)
Moneyline	+220	-275
Total	o6 (-120)	u6 (+100)

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

• The Bruins are listed as -1.5 favorites versus the Sabres, with -105 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Sabres (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -110.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Bruins at -275, which means you can risk $275 to win $100, for a total payout of $375, if they get the W.
• On the other hand, BetMGM also has the best moneyline odds for the Sabres at +220, where you can put down $100 to profit $220, earning a total payout of $320, if they win.
• The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, as well as the best odds for the Under at +100.

As always, check out all the legal sports betting sites that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Best Bets: Sabres vs. Bruins

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have identified the best bets to make on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Sabres +1.5	-110
Moneyline	Sabres	+220
Total	Under 6	+100

Our NHL best bets are based on complex simulations and wagering expertise to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

While the Bruins are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Sabres moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 6 is our best bet on account of the better odds (+100) that are available from BetMGM.

Sabres vs. Bruins Prediction

According to our model, the Sabres (+1.5) have a 54% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6 goals has a 52% chance of going Over.

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Sabres vs. Bruins Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Sabres vs. Bruins? The data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Sabres and Bruins this Thursday.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you select the best prop bets for Thursday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Boston's David Pastrnak is most likely to score the first goal in Sabres vs. Bruins.

DimersBOT gives Pastrnak an 11.1% chance of scoring the first goal at TD Garden, while the Bruins star is a 52.0% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Buffalo Sabres

Player	First Goal Probability
Tage Thompson	7.3%
Jeff Skinner	6.2%
Casey Mittelstadt	4.6%
Dylan Cozens	4.5%
John-Jason Peterka	3.8%

Boston Bruins

Player	First Goal Probability
David Pastrnak	11.1%
Brad Marchand	6.3%
Pavel Zacha	5.1%
Jake DeBrusk	4.9%
Matthew Poitras	4.2%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Buffalo Sabres

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Tage Thompson	37.0%
Jeff Skinner	33.2%
Dylan Cozens	26.4%
Casey Mittelstadt	22.0%
John-Jason Peterka	19.9%

Boston Bruins

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
David Pastrnak	52.0%
Brad Marchand	31.1%
Pavel Zacha	29.1%
Jake DeBrusk	27.8%
Charlie Coyle	24.4%
Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep checking this article for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Sabres vs. Bruins on Thursday December 7, 2023.

Sabres vs. Bruins Preview

Thursday's matchup between the Bruins and Sabres at TD Garden is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Buffalo Sabres vs. Boston Bruins
• Date: Thursday December 7, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: TD Garden

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Conclusion

This preview article has been partially generated using automated processes and AI technology. Our goal is to provide timely and accurate updates on the Sabres vs. Bruins game, and automation assists in data collection, analysis, and formatting. Human editing and quality control is performed to ensure the content meets our editorial standards.

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