The Buffalo Sabres (6-7-1) and Calgary Flames (7-5-2) play at KeyBank Center on Saturday, November 9 at 1:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Sabres took down the New York Rangers 6-1 in their last outing, while the Flames are coming off a 4-3 overtime loss to the Boston Bruins.
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Get ready for this matchup with a glimpse at who we predict will emerge with the victory in Saturday's game.
In the last 10 outings for the Flames (3-5-2), their offense has totaled 21 goals while their defense has given up 31 goals. They have recorded 27 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored three goals (11.1%).
Sabres vs. Flames Predictions for Saturday
Our computer model for this contest predicts a final score of Sabres 4, Flames 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Sabres (-153)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Sabres (-1.5)
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Sabres Splits and Trends
- The Sabres have a 6-7-1 record overall, with a -1-1 record in games that have required overtime.
- In the four games this season the Sabres registered only one goal, they lost every time.
- Buffalo has lost the only game this season when it scored exactly two goals.
- The Sabres have scored three or more goals in nine games (6-2-1, 13 points).
- In the four games when Buffalo has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it registered four points after finishing 2-2-0.
- In games when it has outshot opponents, Buffalo is 2-3-0 (four points).
- The Sabres have been outshot by opponents nine times, and went 4-4-1 (nine points).
Flames Splits and Trends
- The Flames have a record of 7-5-2 this season and are 3-2-5 in overtime games.
- In the four games Calgary has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up six points.
- This season the Flames scored only one goal in two games and they finished 0-1-1 in those matchups.
- Calgary failed to win both games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
- The Flames have scored more than two goals nine times, earning 15 points from those matchups (7-1-1).
- Calgary has scored a single power-play goal in five games this season and has registered six points from those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Calgary has posted a record of 4-1-0 (eight points).
- The Flames have been outshot by opponents in eight games, going 3-3-2 to record eight points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Sabres Rank | Sabres AVG | Flames AVG | Flames Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th | 3.36 | Goals Scored | 2.86 | 21st |
| 15th | 3.14 | Goals Allowed | 3.14 | 15th |
| 19th | 28.8 | Shots | 28.9 | 18th |
| 23rd | 30.1 | Shots Allowed | 31.6 | 26th |
| 27th | 13.95% | Power Play % | 17.07% | 22nd |
| 21st | 76.09% | Penalty Kill % | 73.33% | 26th |
Sabres vs. Flames Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York
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