In this NHL regular season preview between Flames and Sabres, see who like to win the game and cover the puck line.
- The Flames are at 7-6-2.
- Calgary is 17th in power play goals this season.
- The Flames are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Oilers.
- The Sabres look to improve on their 6-7-1 record.
- The Sabres are are averaging 3.4 goals per contest so far.
- The Sabres are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Red Wings.
Flames vs Sabres Preview
The Flames and Sabres are set to face off at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The Sabres will host the game at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Sabres are favored by -1.5 against the Flames.
Flames vs. Sabres Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Calgary Flames at Buffalo Sabres
- Where: Buffalo at KeyBank Center
- Date: Saturday, November 9th
- Betting Odds BUF -1.5, CGY +123 | BUF -147 O/U 6
Flames Preview: Are the Flames Ready for a Win at Buffalo?
Calgary's 4-2 loss to the Oilers dropped them to 7-6-2 this season. The Flames were underdogs on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell short of that mark.
After falling behind 2-0 in the first period, Calgary tied it up with goals in the second and third. However, the Oilers responded with two more goals, including an empty-netter, to seal the win.
Calgary's offense was held to just two goals in their 4-2 loss to Edmonton. Anthony Mantha netted his fourth goal of the season on a power play in the second period, while Yegor Sharangovich added his first goal of the year in the third.
The Flames took 31 shots on goal but were hindered by 22 giveaways. Calgary had three assists, with Kevin Bahl picking up his fifth of the season on Sharangovich’s goal.
Calgary's defense gave up the first two goals of the game, both in the first period, but they settled in and didn't allow another until 10:10 into the 3rd. The final goal they allowed was an empty netter with just 3 seconds left. Dan Vladar finished with 27 saves and a 90% save percentage.
Sabres Preview: Is a Home Win Possible for Buffalo?
Buffalo’s record fell to 6-7-1 after a 2-1 loss to the Red Wings. The Sabres held a 1-0 lead after the first period, but Detroit responded with two goals in the second. Buffalo was the underdog on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, with both teams combining for just 3.
Alex Tuch scored the Sabres’ only goal, finding the net at 11:39 in the first period. It was a short-handed goal, but Buffalo couldn’t add to their lead. Detroit tied it up at 7:49 in the second period and scored again later in the period to secure the win.
Buffalo took 32 shots on goal but only found the net once in their 2-1 loss to Detroit. Alex Tuch scored his 5th goal of the season, an unassisted, shorthanded effort 8:21 into the first period.
The Sabres were held scoreless in the second and third periods and recorded 13 giveaways. This was the first time this season that Buffalo failed to register an assist.
Buffalo's defense gave up two goals in their last game, both coming in the second period on power plays. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen finished with 21 saves and a 91.3% save percentage. The Sabres' defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 17 hits.
Flames vs Sabres Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last ten games away from home, the Flames have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 5-5 vs. the spread. The team averaged 2 goals per game in this stretch.
- Although Buffalo has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 1-2. The team averaged 3 goals per game in these games.
- As the betting underdog, the Sabres have an puck line record of 4-1 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 3-2.
- Although the Flames have a strong straight up record in their last three games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the puck line going 1-2.
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