Buffalo Sabres (18-24-5) vs. Calgary Flames (22-16-7)
January 23, 2025 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Calgary Flames -130 / Buffalo Sabres 110; Over/Under: 5.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Flames vs Sabres Prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, January 23rd at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Let’s take a look at a Calgary Flames vs Buffalo Sabres pick.
Can Sabres Win Their Second Straight Game?
The Sabres have been up and down all season but they are coming off a key win in the last game. The Sabres scored three goals against the Vancouver Canucks and that was enough for the victory. The Sabres scored two goals in the third period and that was enough for the victory. Jiri Kulich had a strong game scoring a goal and adding an assist. Two games ago, against the Seattle Kraken, they scored four goals but the defense gave up six goals.
The Sabres are averaging 3.04 goals while their defense is giving up 3.41 goals per game. The offense scored 13 goals while the defense gave up 29 goals. They are shooting 11.15 percent which is 7th. Tage Thompson is having a strong season and so far he has scored 21 goals and added 18 assists. Luukonen is expected to start in goal and he comes into this game with a 15-14-4 record overall and he is giving up 2.99 goals per game.
Why the Sabres Will Beat the Flames
- The Sabres have won four of their last five games as underdogs.
- The Flames have lost six of their last seven night games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Sabres have covered the puck line in each of their last eight night games at Scotiabank Saddledome.
- The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last three home games.
Flames Look for Another Win
The Flames faced off against the Winnipeg Jets in the last game and they were able to secure a 3-1 victory. The Flames scored one goal in each of the three periods and that was enough for the victory. Blake Coleman had a huge game scoring a goal and adding two assists. Dustin Wolf was in goal and he was lights out saving 38 of the 39 shots that he faced. Two games ago against the St Louis Blues, it wasn’t the same as they ended up losing 4-1.
The Flames are averaging 2.6 goals while their defense is giving up 2.91 goals per game. The offense is ranked 29th in the league while the defense is ranked 13th. Jonathan Huberdeau is having a huge season and he has scored 18 goals and added 14 assists so far this season. Dustin Wolf is expected to start in goal and he comes into this game with a 16-7-2 record overall and he is giving up 2.51 goals per game.
Flames vs Sabres Prediction
Give me Buffalo on the road here with the value. The Flames offense overall this season is averaging 2.6 goals per game, and their offense is just not going to be good enough. Even against a bad defense, they are going to really struggle to get anything going. Look for the Sabres to score at least three goals, and they are going to get the job done. Back the Sabres on the money line.
