The Buffalo Sabres returned to the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a bang in their Game 1 win over the Boston Bruins.
The Sabres finally broke through Jeremy Swayman with four goals in less than seven minutes in the third period, including an empty netter, for the 4-3 comeback victory.
The Bruins are looking to avoid falling into a 2-0 hole after holding a 2-0 lead in the third period of Game 1.
Here are the odds, starting goalies, how to watch, and predictions for Bruins vs. Sabres in Game 2 on Monday, April 20.
Bruins vs. Sabres Odds, Puck Line and Total
Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook
Puck Line
Bruins +1.5 (-185)Sabres -1.5 (+154)
Moneyline
Total
6.5 (Over +105/Under -125)Bruins vs. Sabres Starting GoaliesBruins: Jeremy Swayman (0-1, 34 SV on 37 SOG)Sabres: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (1-0, 17 SV on 20 SOG)Bruins vs. Sabres How to WatchDate: Tuesday, April 21Time: 7:30 p.m. ETVenue: KeyBank CenterHow to Watch (TV): ESPN, MSG-B, NESNBruins record: 0-1Sabres record: 1-0Bruins vs. Sabres Best NHL Prop Bets
Bruins Best NHL Prop Bet
Morgan Geekie Anytime Goalscorer (+235)
Goalscorers are streaky, and Morgan Geekie is hot right now. After going goalless for a month (17 games), Geekie had a hat trick in Carolina on April 7. He scored in two of the next three games to end the regular season.
Geekie kept that going with a goal (and two assists) in Game 1. There was also a chance in which he appeared to have an open net to shoot at and elected to pass instead.
Bruins vs. Sabres Prediction and Pick
I’m going with the zig-zag theory in Game 2 and taking a veteran Bruins team to bounce back in Buffalo.
Boston closed at +138 in Game 1, and we’re now getting +142 in Game 2. History shows that teams are more profitable when coming off a loss, especially on the road, per VSIN.
The Bruins have been leaning on Swayman all season long, and he’s proven to be a strong playoff goalie in years past. If Boston was able to get a few clears in the third period of Game 1, the B’s win that game, so I’ll back them as road underdogs tonight.
Pick: Bruins +142
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