Flyers vs Sabres Prediction 1/14/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Flyers vs Sabres prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, January 14th at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Philadelphia Flyers Betting Preview

The Philadelphia Flyers are 22-14-8 this season after they lost to Tampa Bay by a score of 5-1 in their last game. Philadelphia cut the deficit to 3-1 in the second period, but they allowed the last two goals to seal the loss. The Flyers were out shot by a total of 26-21, won 64.6% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Philadelphia got their lone goal from Dvorak, while Vladar stopped 21 out of 25 shots, which was an .840 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Philadelphia lost another game to the Lightning by a score of 7-2 and the Maple Leafs by a score of 2-1. The Flyers have lost three games in a row and they are currently third in the Metro standings with 52 points. Philadelphia has scored 2.91 goals per game and they have allowed 2.93 goals against per game, while also going 15.3% on the power play and 79.9% on the penalty kill this season. Trevor Zegras has led Philadelphia with 17 goals and 24 assists, while Travis Konecny has added 14 goals and 24 assists. The projected starting goalie for Philadelphia is Dan Vladar, who is 16-7-4 with a 2.42 goals against average and a .907 save percentage this season. 

Buffalo Sabres Betting Preview

The Buffalo Sabres are 24-16-4 this year after they lost to Florida by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Buffalo was tied at two after the second period, but they allowed the first two goals in the third for the loss. The Sabres were out shot by a total of 32-23, won 51.7% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Buffalo got goals from Benson, Tuch, and Bryson, while Ellis stopped 28 out of 31 shots, which was a .903 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Buffalo defeated the Ducks by a score of 5-3 and the Rangers by a score of 5-2. The Sabres have won three of their last four games and they are currently fifth in the Atlantic standings with 52 points. Buffalo has scored 3.18 goals per game and they have allowed 3.14 goals against per game, while also going 17.8% on the power play and 84.7% on the penalty kill this season. Tage Thompson has led Buffalo with 22 goals and 20 assists, while Alex Tuch has added 15 goals and 22 assists. The projected starting goalie for Buffalo is Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, who is 9-6-1 with a 2.63 goals against average and a .904 save percentage this year. 

Why the Buffalo Sabres will win

• The home team has won each of the last six games between the Flyers and Sabres.
• The Flyers have lost each of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Sabres have covered the puck line in each of their last four games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Flyers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Flyers have lost the third period in each of their last five games when trailing after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Sabres’ last seven night games against the Flyers following a loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the Flyers’ last three road games have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Sabres’ last eight home games against the Flyers.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in six of the Flyers’ last seven night games at KeyBank Center.

Buffalo Sabres Player Prop Facts

• Alex Tuch has recorded at least one assist in six of the Sabres’ last seven games as favorites against the Flyers.
• Tage Thompson has scored a goal in four of the Sabres’ last five home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts

• Trevor Zegras has recorded an assist in five of his last six appearances against the Sabres.
• Trevor Zegras has scored a goal in five of the Flyers’ last six games as road underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.

Flyers vs Sabres Prediction 

Philadelphia comes into this matchup on a three game losing streak and they have scored two goals or fewer in all three losses. The Flyers are 10-7-3 on the road this year, while the Sabres are 14-6-2 at home. Buffalo has won three of their last four games and they have been red hot over the last few weeks. The Sabres have scored five goals in three of their last four games and they should generate plenty of chances against a Flyers defense that has allowed 12 goals in their last two. Take Buffalo to get another win here.

David Racey's Pick: Sabres ML