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Flyers vs. Sabres: Philadelphia Looks to End Losing Streak Against Buffalo at KeyBank Center

The Philadelphia Flyers (33-38-10) will be looking to end their two-game losing streak as they face off against the Buffalo Sabres (35-39-7) at KeyBank Center on Thursday night at 7 PM ET. Following recent losses for both teams, the Flyers are coming off a 3-0 defeat against Columbus while the Sabres suffered a 4-0 loss to Toronto. In their last 10 meetings, Buffalo and Philadelphia have split wins, with the Flyers currently leading the season series 2-0. Buffalo is the betting favorite for this matchup, opening at -138 with the current line at Buffalo -143. Stay tuned to see which team comes out victorious in this Flyers vs. Sabres prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Flyers +124 | Sabres -143
• Spread: Flyers +1.5 (-200) | Sabres -1.5 (+170)
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Buffalo will win straight-up is 59%.

Philadelphia vs Buffalo Stats

Philadelphia Flyers

The Philadelphia Flyers recently experienced a setback with two consecutive losses after a two-game winning streak. Despite winning the first two games of their series against the Sabres, they are focused on securing a sweep in the upcoming game on Thursday. Philadelphia averages 2.81 goals per game but failed to score in their last game despite taking 29 shots. Key players like Travis Konecny, Matvei Michkov, and Sean Couturier have been performing well offensively. However, the team is struggling defensively, giving up an average of 3.43 goals per game, ranking 28th in the league. Goalie Samuel Ersson has a record of 22-17-5 with a 3.14 GAA and a .883 save percentage. With a power ranking of 21, the Flyers are ranked 21st in offense and 28th in defense, with a current season record of 33-38-10.

Buffalo Sabres Analysis

The Buffalo Sabres recently ended a five-game winning streak with four consecutive losses. They will look to break their losing streak and secure their first win of the series in their upcoming game on Thursday. The team averages 3.21 goals per game but failed to score in their last game despite taking 35 shots. Key players like Tage Thompson, Rasmus Dahlin, and JJ Peterka have contributed significantly to the team's offense. However, Buffalo is struggling defensively, giving up 3.49 goals per game, ranking 29th in the league. Goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has a record of 24-24-5 with a 3.20 GAA and a .887 save percentage. The Sabres have a power ranking of 27 and are seventh in the league for offense and 29th for defense. In their last three matchups, Philadelphia went 1-2-0 against Buffalo.

Flyers Expected to Dominate Sabres in Offensive Battle

The Philadelphia Flyers have demonstrated strong offensive capabilities in their recent games, scoring a total of 15 goals in their last four matchups. However, their special teams performance has not been as impressive, with a power play conversion rate of just over 14 percent. On the other hand, the Buffalo Sabres have struggled defensively, allowing a total of 17 goals in their last four games and ranking 23rd in the league in penalty kills. Offensively, the Sabres have only scored six goals in their last three games and have a power play conversion rate of 19 percent. Given these statistics, it is expected that the Flyers will have the upper hand in this matchup, with the Sabres likely facing challenges in slowing down Philadelphia's offense. If considering a bet, it may be wise to take Buffalo on the money line.

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