In this article, we will formulate a Sabres vs Flames betting prediction for this NHL showdown on Sunday, March 24th at the Scotiabank Saddledome We will take a look at:
-The Buffalo Sabres recent form and recent player performance
-The Calgary Flames recent form and recent player performance
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Sabres and Flames.
Sabres Have Lost Two Straight Games
The Sabres have lost two straight games and the defense has been awful heading into this game. In the last game against the Edmonton Oilers, the Sabres scored three goals, but the defense gave up eight goals. The Sabres are averaging 2.96 goals, while their defense is giving up 3.02 goals per game. The offense is ranked 21st in the league, while the defense is ranked 16th. Rasmus Dahlin has scored 17 goals and added 35 assists so far this season.
Flames Defense Struggled in Last Game
The Flames in the last game faced off against the Washington Capitals, and they were defeated 5-2. Dustin Wolf started in goal, and he saved 28 of the 32 shots that he faced. The Flames are averaging 3.13 goals, while their defense is giving up 3.18 goals per game. The offense is ranked 15th in the league, while the defense is ranked 20th. Nazem Kadri has scored 23 goals and added 36 assists so far this season.
Calgary Flames Team Facts
- The Flames have lost each of their last six games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Flames have covered the puck line in each of their last eight night games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Flames have lost the second period in four of their last five games as underdogs.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Flames’ last six games as underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
Buffalo Sabres Team Facts
- The underdogs have won four of the Sabres’ last five games at Scotiabank Saddledome.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Sabres’ last seven games at Scotiabank Saddledome.
- The underdogs have won the third period in six of the Sabres’ last seven games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Sabres’ last six games following a road loss.
Sabres vs Flames Betting Prediction
The Sabres are going to struggle to get the offense going here. The Flames are averaging 3.13 goals, and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. The Sabres defense is going to struggle much like they have done all season and that is going to be the difference as the Flames are going to get the job done here. Back the Flames on the money line to cash.