Boston Bruins vs Buffalo Sabres: The Bears must beat the Swords at home

Boston will play their next NHL regular-season game on home ice against Buffalo. Will Bruce Cassidy's team manage to win? Check the team conditions and choose several betting options.

One of the most stable teams in the NHL in recent years, the Boston Bruins are still out of the playoff. The Bears are in 5th place in the Atlantic Division. Although they are among the wild-card winners in the East in terms of points lost, in practice, they may well struggle to make it to the postseason. Boston has become noticeably weaker than even last season. The club is about to significant restructuring.

The Bruins played their last game a fortnight ago. Bruce Cassidy's team lost away to the New York Islanders (1:3).

The Swords had an excellent run of four games in a row before the covid break. However, after the break, everything returned to its place. Buffalo lost twice in a row in regulation time, confirming their status as one of the main underdogs of the season. First, Don Granato's team fell to New Jersey with a score of 3:4 at home. Then they lost to the New York Islanders (1:4).

In total, Buffalo has only ten wins in 32 games since the start of the season.

The Bruins can't lose points, especially against inferior teams. Boston is weaker now, and Buffalo is one of the few teams the Bears have to beat. Otherwise, Bruce Cassidy's team won't make it to the playoffs. In the upcoming game, it will be challenging for Boston to succeed. Neither Brad Marchand nor Patrice Bergeron will be able to help the Bears. It's clear that without their two main stars, and already struggling team is unlikely to be competitive.

Prediction: Buffalo will be closer to win

• Handicap 2 (+2.0) for 1.69
• X2 for 2.696
• W2 for 3.65