Buffalo Sabres vs Philadelphia Flyers Betting Pick & Prediction 3/29/25
The Sabres and Flyers are set to face off at 1:00 ET on NBCS. The Flyers will host the game at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA. This Eastern conference matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Flyers are favored by -1.5 goals vs. 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 1:00 ET on Saturday, March 29th.
WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA FLYERS:
- With the Flyers being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Flyers.
- Take the Flyers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Sabres (+1.5)
Will Buffalo Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?
Following a 2-1 loss to the Red Wings, the Sabres now sit at 30-35-6. Buffalo led early, with Alex Tuch scoring a short-handed goal in the first period, but Detroit responded with two power-play goals in the second.
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. All of the Sabres’ 1 goal came in the first period.
Buffalo’s offense managed 32 shots on goal in their 2-1 loss to Detroit, but only found the net once. Alex Tuch scored his 5th goal of the season, a shorthanded effort 8:21 into the first period. The Sabres had 13 giveaways and were unable to score on the power play.
After Tuch’s early goal, Buffalo was held scoreless for the rest of the game. Tuch took 5 shots on goal, while the team as a whole couldn’t capitalize on their opportunities.
Buffalo’s defense gave up two goals in their last game, both coming in the second period on power plays by Detroit. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen finished with 21 saves and a 91.3% save percentage. The Sabres’ defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 17 hits.
Will the Flyers Make it Happen at Home?
After a 3-0 loss to the Bruins, the Flyers are now 29-36-9 this season. Philadelphia’s defense gave up their first goal at 6:32 in the first period, and the Bruins added another in the second before sealing it with an empty-net goal in the third.
The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short. As underdogs on the puck line, the Flyers failed to cover. They were shut out offensively, managing only 20 shots on goal.
Philadelphia’s offense was shut out in their 3-0 loss to Boston, managing 20 shots on goal but failing to find the back of the net. The Flyers were held scoreless through all three periods and recorded 15 giveaways.
None of the Flyers’ players scored in the game, and they didn’t capitalize on any power play opportunities. Philadelphia’s record now stands at 29-36-9 following the loss.
Defensively, the Flyers gave up the first goal at 13:28 in the first period and another at 11:23 in the second. Boston’s final goal was an empty-netter at 16:21 in the third. Samuel Ersson made 8 saves with a 100% save percentage, while the Flyers’ defense had 5 takeaways and 30 hits.