Buffalo Sabres vs Calgary Flames NHL Betting Prediction

NHL Buffalo Sabres vs Calgary Flames Prediction 1/23/2025

The Buffalo Sabres (18-24-5) travel to face off against the Calgary Flames (22-16-7) on Thursday, January 23rd. This game will be played at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary and televised on ESPN+. Both the Sabres and Flames will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Puck drop is scheduled for 9:00 ET.

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The Buffalo Sabres Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Buffalo fell to 18-24-5 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 unanswered goals in the second. Buffalo entered the game as underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 3 goals fell short of the pre-game line of 6.5.

Alex Tuch scored the Sabres’ only goal, a short-handed effort at 11:39 in the first period. Buffalo’s defense struggled in the second, allowing two power-play goals. The Sabres managed 32 shots on goal but couldn’t find the net again.

The Calgary Flames Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Calgary’s 4-2 loss to the Oilers dropped their record to 22-16-7. The Flames were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5 set before the game.

After falling behind 2-0 in the first period, Calgary tied it up with goals in the second and third periods. However, Edmonton regained the lead with 9:50 left in the third and added an empty-netter to seal the win.

Buffalo Offense Breakdown

Buffalo’s offense produced 32 shots on goal but only managed to score once in their 2-1 loss to the Red Wings. Alex Tuch netted his 5th goal of the season with a shorthanded effort at 8:21 in the first period. The Sabres recorded 13 giveaways and failed to score in the second and third periods.

Despite the lack of scoring, Tuch took 5 shots on goal. The Sabres were shut out on the power play, and their lone goal came unassisted.

Flames Offense Breakdown

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Calgary’s offense took 31 shots on goal but only managed to find the net twice in their 4-2 loss to Edmonton. Anthony Mantha scored his 4th goal of the season on a power play, while Yegor Sharangovich added his first goal of the year in the third period.

Tyson Barrie picked up his first assist of the season on Mantha’s goal, and Mikael Backlund recorded his 4th assist. Kevin Bahl assisted on Sharangovich’s goal, giving him 5 assists for the season. The Flames had 22 giveaways in the game.

Buffalo Team Defense

Buffalo’s defense gave up two second-period goals, both on the power play, after leading 1-0. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage. The Sabres’ defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 17 hits.

Calgary Team Defense

Calgary’s defense gave up the first two goals of the game, both in the first period, and two more in the third, with the last coming on an empty net. Dan Vladar made 27 saves with a 90% save percentage, while the defense added 4 takeaways and 13 hits.

Sabres vs Flames Trends

  • The Sabres are 2-1 puck line in their three last road games and 2-1 straight-up.
  • Across the Flames last five home games, the team averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 3. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 2-3, while going 3-2 straight-up.
  • Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Flames have gone 2-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-4.
  • Spanning across their last five games as the betting favorite, the Sabres have gone 1-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-4.

Sabres vs Flames Prediction

If you’re looking for a moneyline pick, my choice is the Flames to take down the Sabres at home. With the moneyline currently at -133, I’m placing my bet on the Flames straight-up.

For my recommended choice in the puck line, I’m leaning towards the Sabres to cover. Even if the Flames secure a straight-up win, this game is expected to be tightly contested, and the Sabres should cover the puck line.

When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 5.5 goals, we believe that this game will go over that threshold, and we recommend wagering on the over.


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