Sabres vs Bruins Prediction, Stream, Odds and Picks Dec 31

Sabres lead the league in goals per game with 4.00, while the Bruins are second with 3.80. The first meeting between the teams ended in a 3-1 victory for Boston.

Buffalo Sabres and Boston Bruins meet on Saturday. The first meeting between the teams ended in a 3-1 victory for Boston. Sabres lead the league in goals per game with 4.00, while Bruins are second with 3.80.

Sabres have won five straight games. They lead the league in goals scored per game. Ukko-Pekka Luukonen has a .905 save percentage. Sabres have allowed nine goals in their last five games, but they have improved their defensive play recently.

The Bruins started the season with 20 wins in their first 23 games. They have won 8 games in the last 12. The Bruins haven't lost by two goals since November 23. Jeremy Swayman has been playing the goalie for seven straight games and he's better at home than on the road.

Sabres and Bruins meet on December 31. The Bruins won the last meeting 3-1.

Sabres vs Bruins is played on Saturday, December 31 at 1:00 p.m. ET at TD Garden in Boston. Sabres are 17-14-2 and Bruins are 28-4-3.

The Bruins are 18-0-2 at home and they are listed at -245 in Vegas lines. Buffalo is +205. The implied probability attached to the betting lines gives the Bruins a 71.01% chance to win, with the Sabres at 32.79%.