In this article, we will formulate a Flyers vs Sabres Prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, January 14th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Buffalo Sabres Preview
The Sabres have 52 points this season with a 24-16-4 record, and are 23-21 ATS and 20-23 in over/under. They have a 14-6-2 home record and a 10-10-2 road record and are sitting 6th in the Atlantic Division. They are coming off a 3-2 road loss to the Islanders, and their previous three games were a 5-3 home win over the Ducks, a 5-2 road win over the Rangers, and a 5-3 home win over the Canucks.
Offensively, the Sabres are averaging 3.18 goals per game and are scoring 18.1% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.14 goals per game and are killing 85.5% of their opponent’s power plays.
Tage Thompson leads the Sabres with 41 points, also leading the team in goals with 22, while Rasmus Dahlin leads the team in assists with 25. Alex Lyon is the starting goalie for the Sabres, and he has a 10-6-3 record, with 2.82 GAA and .906 SV%. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is the backup goalie and he has a 9-6-1 record, with 2.63 GAA and .904 SV%.
Philadelphia Flyers Preview
The Flyers have 52 points this season with a 22-14-8 record, and are 27-17 ATS and 24-20 in over/under. They have a 12-7-5 home record and a 10-7-3 road record and are sitting 5th in the Metropolitan Division. They are coming off a 5-1 home win over the Lightning, and their previous three games were a 7-2 home win over the Lightning, a 2-1 home overtime loss to the Maple Leafs, and a 5-2 home win over the Ducks.
Offensively, the Flyers are averaging 2.91 goals per game and are scoring 15.3% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.93 goals per game and are killing 79.9% of their opponent’s power plays.
Trevor Zegras leads the Flyers with 41 points, also leading the team in goals with 17, adding a team-high 24 assists. Dan Vladar is the starting goalie for the Flyers, and he has a 16-7-4 record, with 2.42 GAA and .907 SV%. Samuel Ersson is the backup goalie and he has a 6-6-4 record, with 3.33 GAA and .858 SV%.
Philadelphia Flyers @ Buffalo Sabres Betting Trends: January 14, 2026
Why the Buffalo Sabres will win
- The Sabres have won 13 of their last 14 night games.
- The Flyers have lost seven of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Sabres have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine night games.
- The Flyers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The favorites have won the second period in each of the Flyers’ last seven games.
Why the Philadelphia Flyers will win
- The Flyers have won five of their last nine games as underdogs against the Sabres.
- The Sabres have lost four of their last six games as favorites following a home loss.
- The Flyers have covered the puck line in each of their last 12 road games following a loss.
- The Sabres have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games as favorites following a home loss.
- In seven of the Flyers’ last eight away games, the team leading after the second period has won the third period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Sabres’ last eight games against the Flyers following a loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Five of the Flyers’ last six games following a loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in eight of the last nine games between the Flyers and Sabres.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Flyers’ last eight road games against the Sabres.
Buffalo Sabres Player Prop Facts
- Joshua Norris has scored a goal in four of his five previous appearances with his team as a favorite against the Flyers.
- Alex Tuch has recorded at least one assist in each of the Sabres’ last five games as favorites against the Flyers.
Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts
- Bobby Brink has recorded at least one assist in each of the Flyers’ last four games against the Sabres.
- Trevor Zegras has scored a goal in five of the Flyers’ last six road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Buffalo Sabres rank 4th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (84.75%).
- The Buffalo Sabres rank T1st in the league for power play goals against this season (18).
- The Philadelphia Flyers rank 31st in the league in power play percentage this season (15.32%).
- The Philadelphia Flyers have recorded the equal-most wins when trailing after Period 2 this season (4).
Flyers vs Sabres Prediction
Both teams are tied 1-1 in their two meetings this season, with each one winning at home. The Sabres won by 5-3 and the Flyers by 5-2. Both teams are tied 5-5 in their last 10 meetings.
In this Flyers vs Sabres Predictions, the Sabres are coming as -150 home favorites. Both teams have exactly 52 points this season but the Sabres have been playing excellent hockey as of late, with a 13-2 record in their last 15 games and have been playing much better at home. On the flip side, the Flyers have three consecutive losses with their offense struggling mightily, having scored just four total goals in their last three games. Take the Sabres to get the job done at home in this one.