Buffalo Sabres vs Philadelphia Flyers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Sabres and Flyers. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on NBCS, and it’s hosted by the Flyers at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Flyers are -1.5 goal favorite to win at home against the Sabres.

BUFFALO SABRES VS PHILADELPHIA FLYERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Philadelphia Flyers -1.5

This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.

WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA FLYERS:

  • With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Flyers to secure a 4-3 victory.
  • Take the Flyers on the moneyline
  • On the spread, we like Sabres (+1.5)

Is a Win at Philadelphia Possible for the Sabres?

Buffalo dropped to 8-8-1 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 to secure the win.

The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for just 3. Buffalo, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. Alex Tuch scored the Sabres’ only goal, finding the net at 11:39 in the first period.

In their 2-1 loss to Detroit, Buffalo’s offense fired 32 shots on goal but only found the net once. Alex Tuch scored his 5th goal of the season, coming on a shorthanded opportunity 8:21 into the first period.

The Sabres had 13 giveaways and were shut out in the second and third periods. Tuch took 5 shots on goal, but the team couldn’t convert any of their chances after his early goal.

Buffalo’s defense gave up two goals in the second period, both on the power play, leading to a 2-1 loss to Detroit. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the Sabres’ defense added 5 takeaways and 17 hits.

Will the Flyers Come Through as Home Favorites?

Philadelphia fell below .500 with a 3-0 road loss to the Bruins, bringing their record to 7-8-2. The Flyers were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark.

All three of Boston’s goals came in regulation, and the Flyers’ offense never got going. Philadelphia managed just 20 shots on goal in the game.

Philadelphia’s offense was held scoreless in their 3-0 loss to Boston. The Flyers managed 20 shots on goal but couldn’t find the back of the net. They also had 15 giveaways in the game.

After the first period, the Flyers trailed 1-0 and were unable to score in the second or third periods. Philadelphia’s record now stands at 7-8-2.

Defensively, the Flyers allowed the first goal at 13:28 in the first period and another at 11:23 in the second. Boston added an empty-netter at 16:21 in the third, sealing a 3-0 win. Samuel Ersson made 8 saves with a 100% save percentage, while the Flyers’ defense recorded 5 takeaways and 30 hits.