Flyers vs. Sabres Prediction – 4/17/2025

Philadelphia Flyers (33-38-10) vs. Buffalo Sabres (35-39-7)
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Location: KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY
TV: ESPN+

Previous Games:

  • Flyers: Lost 3-0 to Columbus

  • Sabres: Lost 4-0 to Toronto

Head-to-Head:

These two teams have a recent history of high-scoring matchups. The total has gone OVER in 12 of their last 15 meetings, and both teams are eliminated from playoff contention, which usually leads to a more aggressive, wide-open game with less defensive discipline.

Philadelphia Flyers Breakdown:

The Flyers are limping to the finish line, losing 14 of their last 20 games and just 1 of their last 8 on the road. Offensively, they average 2.81 goals per game, but defensively they’ve struggled, giving up 3.42 goals per game. Goalie Samuel Ersson is expected to start and brings a 3.15 GAA with a .890 SV%, which doesn’t inspire much confidence in a bounce-back performance.

Key Players:

  • Travis Konecny: 31 goals, 32 assists

  • Joel Farabee: 22 goals, 28 assists

Buffalo Sabres Breakdown:

The Sabres have lost 4 in a row and haven’t scored in their last two outings, but their offense still has talent and has averaged 3.26 goals per game over the season. Defensively, they’ve been inconsistent, giving up 3.49 goals per game. James Reimer is expected in net and has been solid with a 2.83 GAA and a .905 SV%, but the team in front of him hasn’t been helping much lately.

Key Players:

  • Rasmus Dahlin: 18 goals, 39 assists

  • Alex Tuch: 21 goals, 28 assists

Betting Trends:

Philadelphia Flyers:

  • OVER is 7-3 in last 10 games

  • 1-7 in last 8 road games

Buffalo Sabres:

  • OVER is 12-3 in last 15 games vs. Flyers

  • 1-4 in last 5 games overall

Exact Score Prediction:

Buffalo Sabres 5 – Philadelphia Flyers 3

Our Best Bet:

Over 6.5 Total Goals (-110)

With both teams out of the playoff picture, this has all the signs of a loose, high-scoring game. Neither defense has been reliable, and the goaltending isn’t strong enough to expect a low-scoring battle. History between these teams backs it up, and given the OVER has hit in 12 of their last 15 matchups, we’re expecting fireworks tonight. Take the OVER.

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