The Buffalo Sabres (11-17-4) will aim to halt a seven-game home losing streak when they square off against the Toronto Maple Leafs (20-10-2) on December 20 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Ahead of this matchup, here's who we project to secure the win in Friday's hockey contest.
The Sabres' offense has totaled 24 goals during their past 10 games, while their defense has given up 39 goals. They have recorded 29 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored two goals (6.9%). They are 0-7-3 over those games.
Maple Leafs vs. Sabres Predictions for Friday
Our computer model for this game expects a final tally of Maple Leafs 4, Sabres 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Maple Leafs (-153)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Sabres (+1.5)
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Maple Leafs Splits and Trends
- The Maple Leafs are 3-2-5 in overtime matchups as part of a 20-10-2 overall record.
- Toronto is 6-1-2 (14 points) in its nine games decided by one goal.
- In the five games this season the Maple Leafs recorded only one goal, they finished 0-4-1.
- Toronto finished 1-4-0 in the five games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering two points).
- The Maple Leafs have scored at least three goals in 20 games (19-0-1, 39 points).
- In the 10 games when Toronto has scored a single power-play goal, it registered 13 points after finishing 6-3-1.
- In the 13 games when it outshot its opponent, Toronto is 9-4-0 (18 points).
- The Maple Leafs have been outshot by opponents 18 times, and went 11-5-2 (24 points).
Sabres Splits and Trends
- The Sabres have a record of 11-17-4 this season and are 3-4-7 in overtime games.
- Buffalo has earned nine points (3-5-3) in its 11 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Sabres scored just one goal in six games and they've earned two points (1-5-0) in those contests.
- Buffalo has earned three points (1-5-1 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
- The Sabres have scored more than two goals 17 times, earning 21 points from those matchups (9-5-3).
- Buffalo has scored a single power-play goal in 11 games this season and has registered 11 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Buffalo is 4-6-1 (nine points).
- The Sabres' opponents have had more shots in 21 games. The Sabres finished 7-11-3 in those matchups (17 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Maple Leafs Rank | Maple Leafs AVG | Sabres AVG | Sabres Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th | 3.03 | Goals Scored | 2.88 | 21st |
| 5th | 2.63 | Goals Allowed | 3.41 | 26th |
| 16th | 28.7 | Shots | 27.8 | 21st |
| 21st | 29.1 | Shots Allowed | 29.3 | 22nd |
| 20th | 19.59% | Power Play % | 13.83% | 30th |
| 7th | 82.73% | Penalty Kill % | 77.36% | 21st |
Maple Leafs vs. Sabres Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Friday, December 20, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Where: KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York
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