The Buffalo Sabres (30-35-6) travel to face off against the Philadelphia Flyers (29-36-9) on Saturday, March 29th. This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia and televised on NBCS. Both the Sabres and Flyers will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Puck drop is scheduled for 1:00 ET.

Sabres vs Flyers

The Buffalo Sabres Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Buffalo’s 2-1 loss to the Red Wings dropped them to 30-35-6 on the season. The Sabres were underdogs on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for just 3.

Buffalo took an early lead with a short-handed goal by Alex Tuch, but the Red Wings responded with two goals in the second period. The Sabres failed to score again, leaving them with no assists in the game.

The Philadelphia Flyers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Philadelphia dropped to 29-36-9 after a 3-0 road loss to the Bruins. The Flyers were underdogs on the puck line and the total was set at 6.5 goals, with the combined score of 3 falling well short of that mark.

Offensively, the Flyers struggled, managing just 20 shots and failing to score. Defensively, they allowed the Bruins’ first goal at 6:32 in the first period, and Boston added another in the second before sealing the game with an empty-netter in the third.

Buffalo Offense Breakdown

Buffalo’s offense was held to a single goal in their 2-1 loss to Detroit. Alex Tuch netted his 5th of the season on a shorthanded opportunity, one of the 13 giveaways by the Sabres. Tuch also registered five shots on goal.

The Sabres fired 32 shots on goal but were unable to convert on any power play chances. They scored in the first period, but couldn’t find the net again in the second or third.

Flyers Offense Breakdown

Philadelphia’s offense struggled in their 3-0 loss to Boston, failing to score on 20 shots on goal. They were shut out for the first time in four games, having scored 3 goals in their previous outing against the Islanders.

The Flyers were plagued by 15 giveaways and were unable to capitalize on any of their power play opportunities. This marks the 13th time this season that Philadelphia has been held scoreless.

Buffalo Team Defense

Buffalo’s defense will look to bounce back after giving up two second-period goals to Detroit in their last game. Both goals came on the power play, at 12:11 and 5:22 of the second period. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, and the Sabres’ defense finished with 5 takeaways and 17 hits.

Philadelphia Team Defense

Defensively, Philadelphia gave up the first goal at 13:28 of the first period and another at 11:23 in the second. The Bruins added an empty-netter at 16:21 in the third, making it 3-0. The Flyers’ defense finished with 5 takeaways and 30 hits, while Samuel Ersson made 8 saves with a 100% save percentage.

Sabres vs Flyers Trends

• Through their last five road contests, the Sabres offense has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing an average of 4. Buffalo posted an overall record of 2-3 while going 2-3 ATS.
• In their last five games at home, the Flyers have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 2 goals per game in this stretch.
• As the betting underdog, the Flyers have an puck line mark of just 4-6 in their last ten games. Philadelphia posted a straight up mark of 2-8 in these matchups.
• Through their previous five contests as the betting favorite, the Sabres have a strong record of 3-2. Their record vs the puck line in these matchups is 1-4.

Sabres vs Flyers Prediction

If you’re looking for a moneyline pick, my choice is the Flyers to take down the Sabres at home. With the moneyline currently at -110, I’m placing my bet on the Flyers straight-up.

My recommended pick for the puck line is to take the Sabres to cover. Even if the Flyers win straight-up, this one should be close throughout and the Sabres should cover the puck line.

When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 6 goals, we believe that this game will go over that threshold, and we recommend wagering on the over.

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