Calgary Flames vs Buffalo Sabres Preview
The Sabres and Flames are set to face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Flames will host the game at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB.
The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Flames are favored by -1.5 vs. the Sabres in a non-conference matchup. Check out BetCoco for Calgary Flames – Buffalo Sabres odds
Calgary Flames vs Buffalo Sabres Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last five head to head matchups, the Flames have had the upper-hand, going 3-2. The last last three times that the Sabres have faced off against the Flames as the underdog, they are 2-1 vs. the spread.
- Across their five previous road games, Buffalo has an puck line mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-4 while averaging 2 goals per game.
- Across their five previous home games, Calgary has an puck line mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-3 while averaging 3 goals per game.
- The last ten games that Calgary was the underdog, they have an puck line mark of 5-5 while going 5-5 straight up.
- Across their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Sabres have an overall record of 2-1 while going 1-2 against the spread.
Calgary Flames vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction
Buffalo comes into this game with a record of 33-33-5, which puts them in 12th place in the Eastern Conference. In the Atlantic Division, they are in 6th place. On the road, the Sabres have gone 16-16-4 this season, and they have lost their last two games away from home. As the underdog, Buffalo has gone 19-23-4 this season.
Over their last ten games, the Sabres have gone 4-6, and they have lost two straight games. In games against teams from the Western Conference this season, Buffalo has gone 10-11, and they have gone 19-22 against teams from the Eastern Conference.
Offensively, the Sabres come into the game at 3 goals per contest placing 21st in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 14th position in the league. The Sabres went 19-20 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 12-13.
Goalie Devon Levi comes into the game having made 20 starts this season. So far, his record is 9-8 and he has a save percentage of 0.509%.
As the Flames prepare to take on the Sabres, they find themselves in 11th place in the Western Conference standings. With an overall record of 33-31-5, Calgary has 71 points and is 5th in the Pacific Division. Over their last ten games, the Flames have gone 4-6 and have dropped their last two contests.
When playing at home this season, the Flames have gone 18-16-1. Against teams from the Western Conference, Calgary has gone 19-19, and they have been favored in 31 of their 69 games, going 15-14-2 in those contests. Over their last three games, the Flames have gone 1-2, and over their last five games, they have gone 2-3.
Offensively, the Flames come into the game at 3.1 goals per contest placing 19th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 17th position in the league. The Flames went 17-16 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 15-15.
Goalie Dustin Wolf comes into the game having made eight starts this season. So far, his record is 3-4 and he has a save percentage of 0.382%.
Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Sabres to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.
Calgary Flames vs Buffalo Sabres Betting Tips
- We like the Sabres on the moneyline (-107)
- The Sabres are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Calgary Flames Injury Report
- Dan Vladar – Hip – Out
- Dillon Dube – Personal – Out
Buffalo Sabres Injury Report
- Mattias Samuelsson – Upper Body – Out
- Jack Quinn – Lower Body – Out
