Maple Leafs vs. Sabres Prediction & Picks - Oct. 24

The Buffalo Sabres (3-4) will aim to prolong a three-game home win streak when they face the Toronto Maple Leafs (3-3-1) on Friday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Here is our pick for who will secure the victory in Friday's game.

Maple Leafs vs. Sabres Predictions for Friday

Our computer model for this game predicts a final result of Sabres 4, Maple Leafs 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Sabres (+104)
• Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Sabres (+1.5)

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Maple Leafs Splits and Trends

• The Maple Leafs have finished 1-1-2 in overtime matchups as part of an overall record of 3-3-1.
• In the three games Toronto has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 1-1-1 record (good for three points).
• Toronto finished 1-2-0 in the three games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering two points).
• The Maple Leafs have scored at least three goals in four games (2-1-1, five points).
• In the two games when Toronto has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 1-0-1 to record three points.
• In games when it has outshot opponents, Toronto is 0-1-1 (one point).
• The Maple Leafs' opponents have had more shots in five games. The Maple Leafs went 3-2-0 in those matchups (six points).

Sabres Splits and Trends

• This season the Sabres scored only one goal in two games and they lost both times.
• Buffalo failed to win the only game this season when it scored exactly two goals.
• So far this season, the Sabres have scored at least three goals three times and won each of those games.
• Buffalo has scored a lone power-play goal in one game this season and won.
• When outshooting its opponent, Buffalo is 1-2-0 (two points) this season.
• The Sabres have been outshot by opponents in four games, going 2-2-0 to register four points.

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Maple Leafs vs. Sabres Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Friday, October 24, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York

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