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Buffalo Sabres vs Calgary Flames Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: March 24, 2024 at 9:00 PM ET

Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome — Calgary, AB

Article updated Mar 24, 8:14 AM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Buffalo Sabres face off against the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Sunday, March 24 at 9:00 p.m. This will be the second meeting between the teams this

Game outlook

The Buffalo Sabres face off against the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Sunday, March 24 at 9:00 p.m. This will be the second meeting between the teams this season, with the Flames coming out on top in their previous matchup. Calgary is currently listed as a slight underdog at -105, while the betting favorite, opening at -110, has remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Sabres -110 | Flames -110

Spread: Sabres +1.5 (-210) | Flames -1.5 (+175)

Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Calgary will win straight-up is 52%.

Buffalo Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres suffered a tough 8-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday, the fourth game of a five-game road trip where they have gone 1-3-0 so far. Despite scoring the first two goals of the game, Buffalo was unable to hold off Edmonton, who scored six goals in the final 21 minutes. JJ Peterka had a strong game with two goals, bringing his season total to 23 goals and 20 assists. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen struggled, allowing eight goals on 39 shots after allowing eight total in his previous four games. Buffalo is ranked 21st in goals per game and 27th on the power play. Their power ranking is 4, and they are ranked 20th in offense and 15th in defense, with a 33-33-5 record this season. For those looking to make extra money, exploring the best betting sites may be worth considering.

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Calgary Flames Analysis

The Calgary Flames suffered a 5-2 loss to the Washington Capitals, bringing their four-game homestand to a close with a split record. Despite trailing early in the game, Kevin Rooney and MacKenzie Weeger managed to score for the Flames. With Nazeem Kadri leading the team in points, Calgary has struggled with their power play, ranked 29th in the NHL. With Jacob Markstrom out, Dustin Wolf started in goal and is likely to start the next game against San Jose. The Flames have a power ranking of 18, are 16th in offense, 21st in defense, and have an overall record of 5-6. Buffalo has had success in their recent matchups against Calgary, going 2-1-0.

Buffalo Sabres have the upper hand in upcoming game against Calgary Flames

Based on recent performance and historical matchups, the Buffalo Sabres appear to have the upper hand in their upcoming game against the Calgary Flames. Despite Calgary typically being the favored team, recent struggles and inconsistent play from their goaltender Wolf suggest that Buffalo, led by the promising Luukkonen in net, may be the smarter choice. The Sabres have a favorable track record in Calgary, winning their last two matchups on the road and boasting a 3-1 record in their last four meetings in Alberta. Although Calgary has historically dominated this series overall, their lackluster performance at home against Buffalo gives the Sabres a clear advantage. Therefore, considering goaltending performance and historical trends, it would be advisable to place your bet on the Buffalo Sabres in this matchup.

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SportsJaw Sabres vs Flames archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Sabres vs Flames matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Buffalo Sabres-110 → -138Moved
  • Moneyline · Calgary Flames-110 → +120Moved
  • Spread · Buffalo Sabres+1.5 (-210) → -1.5 (+190)Moved
  • Spread · Calgary Flames-1.5 (+175) → +1.5 (-228)Moved
  • Total · Over6 (-110) → 6 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under6 (-110) → 6 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Buffalo Sabres
4-4 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Calgary Flames
5-6 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 7-1-2 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-03-24T12:14:58.875Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

Buffalo Sabres defeated Calgary Flames 4-1

Buffalo Sabres defeated Calgary Flames 4-1 on March 24, 2024, a 3-goal decision in the series. Buffalo Sabres' strongest period was the 3rd period, when it outscored its opponent 3-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Buffalo Sabres -1.5 (+190) spread, Buffalo Sabres covered, while the 5 combined goals finished under the recorded total of 6.

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Tipster picks

  • OddssharkTotal · Over 6 (-110)Loss
  • PremierPicksMoneyline · Buffalo Sabres -110Win
  • IroncladlocksMoneyline · Buffalo Sabres -110Win