Buffalo Sabres (36-35-5) vs Philadelphia Flyers (36-29-11)
Game Info: Friday, April 5, 2024 at 7:00 pm (KeyBank Center)
Betting Odds: Buffalo Sabres -135 / Philadelphia Flyers +109 --- Over/Under: 6 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Philadelphia Flyers and Buffalo Sabres meet Friday in NHL action at the KeyBank Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Flyers vs Sabres prediction.
Philadelphia Flyers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia Flyers recently lost to the Canadiens, Blackhawks and Islanders. The Philadelphia Flyers are averaging 2.87 goals per game and are scoring on 12.9 percent of their power play opportunities. Travis Konecny leads Philadelphia with 31 goals, Travis Sanheim has 32 assists and Owen Tippett has 270 shots on goal. Defensively, the Philadelphia Flyers are allowing 3.11 goals per game and are killing 83.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Carter Hart has allowed 68 goals on 727 shots faced, and Samuel Ersson has given up 119 goals on 1,092 shots. The Flyers will face the Blue Jackets, Canadiens, and Rangers after this game.
Buffalo Sabres Betting Preview
The Buffalo Sabres recently beat the Devils and Capitals while losing to the Maple Leafs. The Buffalo Sabres are averaging 2.99 goals per game and are scoring on 16.4 percent of their power play opportunities. JJ Peterka leads Buffalo with 28 goals, Rasmus Dahlin has 38 assists and Tage Thompson has 234 shots on goal. Defensively, the Buffalo Sabres are allowing 3 goals per game and are killing 79.3 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Devon Levi has given up 67 goals on 666 shots faced, while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has allowed 119 goals on 1,321 shots.
Buffalo Sabres Player Prop Facts
- John-Jason Peterka has scored at least one goal in each of the Sabres' last four games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Alex Tuch has recorded at least one assist in eight of the Sabres' last nine games.
- Alex Tuch has recorded at least one point in eight of the Sabres' last nine games.
- John-Jason Peterka has recorded two assists against the Flyers this season - equal-most against any opponent.
Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts
- Travis Konecny has scored at least one goal in three of the Flyers' last four games as underdogs.
- Travis Konecny has recorded at least one point in seven of his last eight appearances at KeyBank Center.
- Ryan Ellis has recorded an assist in five of his last six appearances with his team as an underdog.
- Bobby Brink has recorded two points against the Sabres this season - equal-most against any opponent.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Buffalo Sabres rank 28th in the league in power play percentage this season (16.43%).
- The Buffalo Sabres rank 32nd in the league for Period 1 goals allowed per game this season (1.20).
- The Philadelphia Flyers rank 32nd in the league in power play percentage this season (12.86%).
- The Philadelphia Flyers rank 4th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (83.69%).
Flyers vs Sabres prediction
The Sabres are getting the benefit of the doubt because they're at home, and they've won 7 of the last 10 games against the Flyers. However, the Sabres have had issues stinging together wins all season, so they're not a team I'm excited to back. The Flyers are in a slump with 5 straight losses, but they still have a far better chance of sneaking into the playoffs than the Sabres. Because of the Flyers being in the thick of the playoff race and having more to play for, I see value in the plus money. I don't love their current form, but I'm going to grab the better price with the Flyers.
Randy’s Pick Philadelphia Flyers +109
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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