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The Calgary Flames (22-16-7) take on the Buffalo Sabres (18-24-5) at Scotiabank Saddledome on Thursday, January 23 at 9:00 PM ET on ESPN+, with both teams back in action after a win. The Flames knocked off the Winnipeg Jets 3-1 in their last outing, while the Sabres are coming off a 3-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks.
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As hockey play continues, prepare for the contest by checking out which team we predict will win Thursday's game.
The Sabres' offense has totaled 30 goals over their last 10 games, while their defense has given up 33 goals. They have registered 29 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored seven goals (24.1%). They are 4-5-1 over those contests.
Flames vs. Sabres Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this contest calls for a final result of Flames 4, Sabres 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Flames (-140)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.1 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Sabres (+1.5)
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Flames Splits and Trends
- The Flames are 22-16-7 overall and 6-7-13 in overtime matchups.
- Calgary has 18 points (6-2-6) in the 14 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- The eight times this season the Flames finished a game with only one goal, they went 1-5-2 (four points).
- Calgary has scored exactly two goals in nine games this season (2-5-2 record, six points).
- The Flames have scored at least three goals 26 times, and are 19-4-3 in those games (to register 41 points).
- In the 19 games when Calgary has scored a single power-play goal, it has a 10-4-5 record (25 points).
- In games when it has outshot its opponent, Calgary is 15-4-3 (33 points).
- The Flames have been outshot by opponents in 20 games, going 7-9-4 to register 18 points.
Sabres Splits and Trends
- The Sabres have a record of 18-24-5 this season and are 4-5-9 in overtime games.
- Buffalo has earned 12 points (4-5-4) in its 13 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Sabres recorded just one goal in eight games and they've earned two points (1-7-0) in those contests.
- Buffalo has earned three points (1-8-1 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
- The Sabres have scored more than two goals in 27 games, earning 36 points from those contests.
- This season, Buffalo has scored a single power-play goal in 18 games and registered 15 points with a record of 7-10-1.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Buffalo has posted a record of 5-9-1 (11 points).
- The Sabres have been outshot by opponents 32 times this season, and earned 30 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Flames Rank | Flames AVG | Sabres AVG | Sabres Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29th | 2.6 | Goals Scored | 3.04 | 13th |
| 13th | 2.91 | Goals Allowed | 3.4 | 29th |
| 12th | 29.2 | Shots | 27.3 | 21st |
| 25th | 29.3 | Shots Allowed | 29.4 | 26th |
| 20th | 20.16% | Power Play % | 17.78% | 27th |
| 29th | 72.09% | Penalty Kill % | 77.08% | 21st |
Flames vs. Sabres Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta
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