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Buffalo Sabres Favored to Win Against Philadelphia Flyers in upcoming matchup

The Buffalo Sabres will be facing off against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Wells Fargo Center, with both teams holding similar records. Buffalo, with a record of 8-8-1, has had the upper hand in recent matchups against Philadelphia, winning two out of three games last season. The Flyers, with a record of 7-8-2, are the betting favorite going into the game with a current line of Philadelphia -110. The game is set to start at 7 PM EST.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Sabres -105 | Flyers -110
• Spread: Sabres +1.5 (-265) | Flyers -1.5 (+220)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 52%.

Buffalo vs Philadelphia Stats

Buffalo Sabres

In their most recent game, Buffalo defeated the St. Louis Blues 4-3 in overtime, with Rasmus Dahlin scoring the game-winning goal. Alex Tuch and Ryan McLeod each contributed a goal and an assist, while Devon Levi made 24 saves. The Sabres have shown solid offensive performance this season, scoring four or more goals in six of their last 10 games. Tage Thompson leads the team in points but is currently sidelined with a lower-body injury. However, their defense and goaltending have been lacking, ranking 22nd in goals against per game and 17th in shots against per game. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Devon Levi have struggled in goal, with Luukkonen recently getting injured. Buffalo is ranked 21st overall with strong offensive numbers but weaker defensive stats, holding an 8-8-1 record for the season.

Philadelphia Flyers Analysis

In their recent game, the Philadelphia Flyers were underdogs but managed to defeat the Ottawa Senators 5-4 in overtime, with Matvei Michkov scoring the decisive goal. Travis Sanheim, Travis Konecny, Anthony Richard, and Bobby Brink also contributed to the victory. Despite their offensive struggles this season, with only three or fewer goals scored in six of their last nine games, Travis Konecny leads the team with 19 points. On the defensive end, the Flyers have performed well, but their goaltending has been lacking. Samuel Ersson, Ivan Fedotov, and Aleksei Kolosov have mixed records and statistics in goal. The team has an overall power ranking of 30 and ranks 23rd in offense and 29th in defense, with a 7-8-2 record. In their recent matchups, Buffalo has won one out of three games against Philadelphia.

Buffalo Sabres Expected to Prevail Against Philadelphia Flyers Based on Recent Success

Buffalo has exhibited strong performance against the Philadelphia Flyers in recent matchups, boasting a 7-3-0 record in their last 10 meetings. The team has demonstrated proficiency in offense throughout the season, scoring four or more goals in six out of their last 10 games and currently ranking 13th in goals per game. Conversely, goaltending for the Flyers has been lackluster, as they rank 28th in goals against per game. Philadelphia has struggled offensively this season, scoring three or fewer goals in six out of their last nine games and ranking 22nd in goals per game and 28th in shots per game. Given Buffalo's past success against Philadelphia, it is recommended to wager on the Sabres to win this match. Consider taking the Sabres on the money line for this contest.

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