| MATCHUP | Buffalo Sabres | Calgary Flames |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 11-13-4 | 11-15-4 |
| Spread | +1.5 -270 | -1.5 220 |
| Moneyline | -110 | -110 |
| Total | Over 6.5 (114) | Under 6.5 (-135) |
| Where | Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, AB | |
| When | Monday, December 8, 2025 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Calgary Flames Preview
The Flames have 26 points this season with an 11-15-4 record, and are 18-12 ATS and 15-12 in over/under. They have a 6-4-2 home record and a 5-11-2 road record and are sitting 6th in the Pacific Division. They are coming off a 2-0 home win over the Mammoth, and their previous three games were a win against the Wild, a loss against the Predators, and a loss against the Hurricanes.
Offensively, the Flames are averaging 2.33 goals per game and are scoring 13.7% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.87 goals per game and are killing 83.73% of their opponent’s power plays.
Nazem Kadri leads the Flames with 23 points, also leading the team in assists with 18, while Matt Coronato leads the team in goals with 9. Dustin Wolf is the starting goalie for the Flames, and he has a 8-12-2 record, with 2.90 GAA and .899 SV%. Devin Cooley is the backup goalie and he has a 3-3-2 record, with 2.17 GAA and .920 SV%.
Buffalo Sabres Preview
The Sabres have 26 points this season with a 11-13-4 record, and are 12-16 ATS and 13-13 in over/under. They have a 9-5-2 home record and a 2-8-2 road record and are sitting 8th in the Atlantic Division. They are coming off a 4-1 road loss to the Jets, and their previous three games were a loss against the Flyers, a win against the Jets, and a win against the Wild.
Offensively, the Sabres are averaging 2.93 goals per game and are scoring 18.1% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.43 goals per game and are killing 87.23% of their opponent’s power plays.
Alex Tuch leads the Sabres with 24 points, while Tage Thompson leads the team in goals with 12, and Rasmus Dahlin adds a team-high 17 assists. Alex Lyon is the starting goalie for the Sabres, and he has a 3-6-3 record, with 3.23 GAA and .899 SV%. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is the backup goalie and he has a 4-4-1 record, with 2.57 GAA and .895 SV%.
Buffalo Sabres @ Calgary Flames Betting Trends: December 8, 2025
Why the Calgary Flames will win
- The Sabres have lost eight of their last nine road games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Flames have won each of their last five night games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Flames have covered the puck line in nine of their last 10 home games.
- The Sabres have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven games following a road loss.
- The Sabres have lost the second period in seven of their last eight games against Pacific Division opponents when leading after the first period.
Why the Buffalo Sabres will win
- The Flames have lost five of their last six night games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The road team has won 12 of the last 15 games between the Sabres and Flames.
- The Sabres have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine road games against the Flames.
- The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Sabres have won the third period in each of their last four games when leading after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Flames’ last six games against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Six of the Sabres’ last seven games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Flames’ last three games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Sabres’ last four games.
Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts
- Joel Farabee has scored at least one goal in four of the Flames’ last five games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Jonathan Huberdeau has recorded at least one assist in four of his last five home appearances against the Sabres.
- Jonathan Huberdeau has recorded at least one point in each of his last 12 appearances against the Sabres.
- Joel Farabee has scored two goals against the Sabres this season – most against any opponent.
Buffalo Sabres Player Prop Facts
- Tage Thompson has scored a goal in each of the Sabres’ last six games against the Flames.
- Joshua Norris has recorded an assist in each of the Sabres’ last three games.
- Tage Thompson has recorded at least one point in each of the Sabres’ last eight games against the Flames.
- Jason Zucker has scored a goal in each of his last three appearances – equal-longest active streak in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Calgary Flames rank 32nd in the league for goals per game this season (2.33).
- The Calgary Flames rank 32nd in the league in power play percentage this season (13.68%).
- The Buffalo Sabres rank 1st in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (87.18%).
- The Buffalo Sabres rank 27th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.43).
Sabres vs Flames Prediction
In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Flames won 6-2 on the road, but both teams are tied 4-4 in their last 8 meetings. Over is 5-2 in their last 7 meetings.
In this Sabres vs Flames Prediction, both teams are coming at a pickem price. Both teams have exactly 11 wins so far this season, but the Flames have been above average at home, while the Sabres have been terrible on the road, with just two wins in 12 road games. The Flames are also coming into this matchup in better form, as they have back-to-back wins and are 4-1 in their last 5 home games. On the flip side, the Sabres have lost their last two games and are playing their third straight game on the road and have a much weaker defense than the Flames. I like the value with the home team in this matchup, so take the Flames on the moneyline in this one.