Buffalo Sabres vs Calgary Flames Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/8

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The Buffalo Sabres will play against the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome. The game is set for Monday, December 8, 2025, at 9:00 PM. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+.

Buffalo enters the game with a record of 11-13-4. They are ranked 16th in their conference and 8th in the Eastern Atlantic Division. Calgary has a record of 11-15-4. The Flames are positioned 14th in their conference and 7th in the Western Pacific Division.

Sabres vs Flames Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Buffalo Sabres vs. Calgary Flames
  • Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome
  • Date: Monday, December 8, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Buffalo Sabres -110, Calgary Flames -109

Buffalo Sabres Team Preview

The Buffalo Sabres recently had a tough stretch of games. They lost to the Winnipeg Jets 4-1, despite outshooting them with 35 shots on goal. Jason Zucker scored the lone goal for Buffalo, while Rasmus Dahlin contributed an assist.

In another away game, the Sabres faced the Philadelphia Flyers and lost 5-2. Alex Tuch and Bowen Byram managed to score, with Tuch also getting an assist. The Sabres struggled defensively, allowing 35 shots on goal.

On the bright side, the Sabres had a solid win against the Winnipeg Jets earlier, taking the game 5-1. Josh Norris was a standout, scoring two goals and adding an assist. The team’s power play was effective, notching a goal in that victory.

Calgary Flames Team Preview

The Calgary Flames have shown strong recent performances at home. In their last game, they defeated the Utah Mammoth 2-0. Goalie Dustin Wolf stopped all 27 shots, while Yegor Sharangovich and Connor Zary each scored a goal.

Against the Minnesota Wild, the Flames secured a 4-1 victory. Rasmus Andersson contributed with a goal and an assist. The Flames took 31 shots and recorded 22 hits, showing a solid all-around effort.

Calgary’s recent away game against the Nashville Predators resulted in a 5-1 loss. Morgan Frost was the lone goal scorer for the Flames. Despite the loss, the Flames had an even number of shots with Nashville, both at 28.

BTB Betting Pick

The Buffalo Sabres are slightly favored to win against the Calgary Flames with a moneyline of -110. The Flames are close behind at -109. Based on the stats, the Sabres have a slight edge with more goals and assists this season. The projected score is Buffalo 4, Calgary 3, suggesting a win for Buffalo.

The total for the game is set at 6.0, with the odds for the over at -113 and the under at -107. Given the teams’ scoring capabilities and defensive stats, a total score of 7 is projected. This leans towards taking the over, as both teams have shown they can score goals.