Sabres vs. Maple Leafs Predictions and Odds - Mar 2, 2022

The Toronto Maple Leafs face the Buffalo Sabres in NHL action at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday, commencing at 7:30PM EST.

Dimers' best betting picks for Sabres vs. Maple Leafs, as well as game predictions, best odds and player props, are featured in this article.

Who will win Sabres vs. Maple Leafs?

Based on trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Wednesday's Sabres-Maple Leafs NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Maple Leafs a 73% chance of defeating the Sabres.

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Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Maple Leafs are -1.5 favorites versus the Sabres, with -165 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Sabres (+1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook also has the best odds currently on offer at +145.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Maple Leafs at -370. That means you can risk $370 to win $100, for a total payout of $470, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sabres at +330, where you can put down $100 to profit $330, earning a total payout of $430, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with Caesars Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +115.

As always, make sure you check all the online sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Maple Leafs (-1.5) are a 53% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets for Sabres vs. Maple Leafs

• Puck Line: Sabres +1.5 at +145 with DraftKings Sportsbook (5.7% edge) 🔥
• Moneyline: Sabres at +330 with FanDuel Sportsbook (3.8% edge)
• Over/Under: Under 6.5 at +115 with DraftKings Sportsbook (50% probability)

Any time you see a 🔥, that means it's one of our best free picks today across any sport.

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed simulations and betting intelligence to serve you the best possible plays 24/7.

Even though the Maple Leafs are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Sabres +1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the best odds available.

And while the Maple Leafs are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Sabres moneyline is the best option due to the 3.8% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers.com is crucial to achieving long-term profitability as a sports bettor.

Sabres vs. Maple Leafs Betting Guide

Use our dynamic widget below to see up-to-date Moneyline, Over/Under and Puck Line probabilities and odds for Buffalo vs. Toronto, and click or tap on See Matchup for more.

Dimers has full coverage of Wednesday's Sabres-Maple Leafs matchup, including pre-game predictions, free betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Sabres vs. Maple Leafs Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Sabres vs. Maple Leafs? The data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Sabres and Maple Leafs.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you choose the best prop picks for Wednesday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Toronto's Auston Matthews is most likely to score the first goal in Sabres vs. Maple Leafs.

DimersBOT gives Matthews a 12.1% chance of scoring the first goal at Scotiabank Arena, while the Maple Leafs star is a 54.0% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Prediction

Buffalo Sabres

• Tage Thompson: 5.8% probability
• Jeff Skinner: 4.7% probability
• Alex Tuch: 4.6% probability
• Kyle Okposo: 3.8% probability
• Casey Mittelstadt: 3.5% probability

Toronto Maple Leafs

• Auston Matthews: 12.1% probability
• Mitch Marner: 7.9% probability
• Michael Bunting: 7.0% probability
• William Nylander: 5.4% probability
• John Tavares: 5.1% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Prediction

Buffalo Sabres

• Tage Thompson: 32.0% probability
• Alex Tuch: 28.1% probability
• Jeff Skinner: 27.8% probability
• Kyle Okposo: 20.0% probability
• Casey Mittelstadt: 19.5% probability

Toronto Maple Leafs

• Auston Matthews: 54.0% probability
• Mitch Marner: 37.8% probability
• Michael Bunting: 37.0% probability
• William Nylander: 29.7% probability
• John Tavares: 28.7% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep an eye on this article for any changes to our betting insights before Sabres vs. Maple Leafs on Wednesday March 2, 2022.

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Sabres vs. Maple Leafs 2022 Game Info

When do the Maple Leafs play the Sabres?

• Date: Wednesday March 2, 2022
• Time: 7:30PM EST / 4:30PM PST
• Venue: Scotiabank Arena

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