In this article we will formulate a Flyers vs Sabres prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, December 3rd at XFINITY Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Philadelphia Flyers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia Flyers are 14-8-3 this season after they lost to Pittsburgh by a score of 5-1 in their last game. Philadelphia tied the game at one early in the second period, but they allowed two goals in the second and two in the third for the lopsided loss. The Flyers out shot Pittsburgh by a total of 29-27, won 49.1% of the face-offs, and went 1-7 on the power play in the game. Philadelphia got their lone goal from Foerster, while Vladar stopped 22 out of 27 shots, which was an .815 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Philadelphia defeated the Devils by a score of 5-3 and the Islanders by a score of 4-3. The Flyers have won three of their last four games and they are currently fifth in the Metro standings with 31 points. Philadelphia has scored 2.76 goals per game and they have allowed 2.88 goals against per game, while also going 17.1% on the power play and 82.1% on the penalty kill this season. Trevor Zegras has led the Flyers with nine goals and 16 assists, while Travis Konecny has added five goals and 15 assists. The projected starting goalie for Philadelphia is Dan Vladar, who is 10-5-1 with a 2.59 goals against average and a .906 save percentage this season.
Buffalo Sabres Betting Preview
The Buffalo Sabres are 11-11-4 this year after they defeated Winnipeg by a score of 5-1 in their last game. Buffalo had their lead cut to 3-1 in the second period, but they scored the last two goals to secure the win. The Sabres out shot Winnipeg by a total of 31-24, won 52.3% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Buffalo got goals from Norris (2), Tuch, Zucker, and Byram, while UPL stopped 23 out of 24 shots, which was a .958 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Buffalo defeated the Wild by a score of 3-2, but lost to the Devils by a score of 5-0 before that. The Sabres have won two games in a row and they are currently towards the bottom of the Atlantic standings with 26 points. Buffalo has scored 3.04 goals per game and they have allowed 3.35 goals against per game, while also going 17.3% on the power play and 88.9% on the penalty kill this season. Alex Tuch has led Buffalo with nine goals and 14 assists, while Tage Thompson has added 12 goals and 10 assists. The projected starting goalie for Buffalo is Colten Ellis, who is 4-2-0 with a 3.13 goals against average and an .898 save percentage this year.
Why the Philadelphia Flyers will win
- The Sabres have lost each of their last eight games as road underdogs following a home win.
- The home team has won each of the last four games between the Sabres and Flyers.
- The Sabres have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six night games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Flyers have covered the puck line in 11 of their last 13 games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Sabres have lost the third period in seven of their last eight games as road underdogs when tied after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the last eight games between the Sabres and Flyers at Xfinity Mobile Arena have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Seven of the Sabres’ last eight night games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Flyers’ last nine home games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Sabres’ last eight road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts
- Trevor Zegras has recorded an assist in eight of his last nine appearances with his team as a favorite.
- Tyson Foerster has scored a goal in each of his last four home appearances against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Trevor Zegras has recorded at least one point in each of his last 10 appearances against Eastern Conference opponents at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Buffalo Sabres Player Prop Facts
- Tage Thompson has scored at least one goal in five of the Sabres’ last six games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Ryan McLeod has recorded at least one point in each of the Sabres’ last eight road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Ryan McLeod has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Sabres’ last eight road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Flyers vs Sabres Prediction
Buffalo comes into this matchup on a two game winning streak and they are looking to string some wins together and get out of the Atlantic division basement. The Sabres are 2-6-2 on the road this year, while the Flyers are 8-4-2 at home. Philadelphia has won three of their last four games and they have scored at least four goals in all three of those wins. The Flyers have been the better defensive team this season and I can’t back this Buffalo team on the road. Take Philly to get the win at home.