Buffalo Sabres vs. Flyers Prediction and Odds – Game 75
By Sion Fawkes
The Buffalo Sabres have been abysmal against the Philadelphia Flyers this season. Can things change tonight in the thick of the playoff race?
The Buffalo Sabres are coming off one of their finest points of the season following goaltender Devon Levi’s remarkable debut. But tonight, it’s right back to business as they face one of the Eastern Conference’s worst teams, but a team that’s dominated the Blue and Gold in two meetings this season, outscoring them 9 to 2.
So can the Sabres, as they cling onto their playoff hopes, steal one from the Philadelphia Flyers? At this point, few are anticipating a win. But tonight’s contest might be different. Let’s dive in.
Buffalo Sabres vs. Flyers Odds – Game 75
Per Fan Duel, the Buffalo Sabres are +1.5 underdogs on the road against the Flyers. The Over/Under is 6.5, and the Sabres moneyline is -110. The Flyers moneyline is also -110.
Buffalo Sabres vs. Flyers Prediction – Game 75
Mattias Samuelsson is one major reason why the Sabres could take this one from Philadelphia. Upon his return last night against the New York Rangers, Samuelsson helped the defense put up an impressive performance over the game’s first 40 minutes.
Now healthy, and hopefully with the rash of injuries behind him, Samuelsson could play a huge part in holding Philadelphia at bay in this one. But given the Sabres track record against the Flyers, it’s safe to say that more players than only Samuelsson need to step up here if they plan on reaching the 80-point threshold for the first time since 2015-16.
Buffalo needs not just another round of solid defensive play, but also solid goaltending, regardless of who lines up between the pipes in this one. They also need to find a way to score meaningful goals, something that has yet to happen against this Flyers team in 2022-23 – the last goal they scored against Philadelphia came with about a half-second remaining in the contest.
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Overall, I want to say the Sabres take this one and hit the 81 point mark. But given how badly they’ve played the Flyers, I’m not expecting a win tonight in a road game on the second half of a back-to-back.
(Game odds update regularly and are subject to change)