In this article, we will formulate a Philadelphia Flyers vs Buffalo Sabres prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, November 16th at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Philadelphia Flyers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia Flyers are 7-8-2 this year after they defeated Ottawa in overtime by a score of 5-4 in their last game. Philadelphia trailed 4-2 in the third period, but they were able to force overtime, before getting the win. The Flyers were outshot by a total of 37-19, won 38.6% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Philadelphia got goals from Brink, Konecny, Michkov, Richard, and Sanheim, while Fedotov stopped 33 out of 37 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Flyers beat San Jose by a score of 4-3, but did lose to Florida by a score of 4-3 before that. Philadelphia has scored 2.71 goals per game and they have allowed 3.59 goals against per game, while also going 18.5% on the power play and 87.9% on the penalty kill this season. Travis Konecny has led Philadelphia with nine goals, ten assists, and 46 shots on goal, while Samuel Ersson is 5-2-2 with a 2.70 goals against average and a .902 save percentage.
Buffalo Sabres Betting Preview
The Buffalo Sabres are 8-8-1 this season after they defeated St. Louis in overtime by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Buffalo blew a 2-1 lead in the second period, but they forced overtime and got the win on a Dahlin overtime goal. The Sabres outshot St. Louis by a total of 33-27, won 36.1% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Buffalo got goals from Benson, McLeod, and Tuch, while Levi stopped 24 out of 27 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, the Sabres lost to Montreal by a score of 7-5 but did beat Calgary, New York, and Ottawa before that. Buffalo has scored 3.41 goals per game and they have allowed 3.29 goals against per game, while also going 17.3% on the power play and 76.8% on the penalty kill this season. Tage Thompson (day to day) has led Buffalo with 11 goals, seven assists, and 51 shots on goal, while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is 6-4-1 with a 2.83 goals against average and a .903 save percentage this year.
Why the Sabres will beat the Flyers
- The Flyers have lost seven of their last eight games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Sabres have won each of their last four games as underdogs against the Flyers.
- The Flyers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 13 games as favorites.
- The Sabres have covered the puck line in each of their last eight road games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The road team has won the second period in each of the Sabres’ last four games.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Flyers’ last five games after coming off overtime has gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Sabres’ last four games against Metropolitan Division opponents has gone OVER the total goals line.
- Eight of the last nine Saturday games at Wells Fargo Center have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Sabres’ last 11 night games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Flyers’ last four games as favorites against the Sabres.
Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts
- Sean Couturier has recorded at least one assist in each of his last four appearances with the Flyers as favorites against the Sabres.
- Travis Konecny has recorded at least one point in each of his last eight appearances with the Flyers as home favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
Buffalo Sabres Player Prop Facts
- Jason Zucker has recorded at least one assist in each of the Sabres’ last four games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Tage Thompson has scored a goal in each of his last four appearances.
- Tage Thompson has recorded at least one point in 12 of his last 13 appearances.
Philadelphia Flyers vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction
Philadelphia comes into this matchup after winning three of their last four games, but all four of those games have gone to overtime or a shootout. The Flyers are 3-4-0 at home this year, while the Sabres are 2-3-1 on the road. Buffalo has also played well recently, as they have won four of their last five games, but they are just 77% on the penalty kill this season. It is good to see both of these teams playing better in recent weeks, but I have to give the edge to Buffalo and their goal-scoring advantage.