Buffalo Sabres vs Philadelphia Flyers Prediction, Picks & Odds | 03 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Sabres vs Flyers

The Buffalo Sabres go up against the Philadelphia Flyers at Xfinity Mobile Arena, with face-off scheduled for 19:30 on Wednesday, December 3.

Take the Flyers at -115 on the Moneyline to get the better of the Sabres. We believe that they have a strong chance of claiming an outright victory.

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Buffalo Sabres claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 5-1 triumph against Winnipeg Jets at KeyBank Center made it back-to-back wins. Josh Norris bagged two goals, while Bowen Byram, Jason Zucker and Alex Tuch scored once. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen was red hot in this one, making 23 saves (.958).

Philadelphia Flyers were beaten 5-1 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in their last game, being turned over at home to Pittsburgh Penguins. Flyers managed 29 shots and Tyson Foerster recorded the only goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at KeyBank Center, with the Sabres claiming the win. Beating the Flyers by a 5-4 scoreline. Both teams have five wins on the board when we look at the 10-game H2H record.

Starting Goalies

Colten Ellis (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	7-4-1	3.1	.896	0

Samuel Ersson (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	8-10-5	3.5	.856	0
23/24	23-19-7	2.82	.890	4

6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 3.7 goals from 29.5 shots on goal, with a 16.1% powerplay efficiency. The Sabres have been giving up 3.3 goals from 27.3 shots, averaging 2.5 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 88.0%.

Tage Thompson is the top points scorer with 10 points, 6 goals and 4 assists, with Josh Doan racking up 9 points, 4 goals and 5 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen have a 2.26 goal against average with a .912 save percentage.

The Flyers have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.9 goals from 24.9 shots on goal, with a 10.3% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.3 goals from 27.5 shots, averaging 3.2 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 75.0%.

The top points scorer is Owen Tippett with 11 points, 3 goals and 8 assists, while Trevor Zegras is next in line after registering 9 points, 5 goals and 4 assists. Goalie Daniel Vladar have a 3.11 GAA with a .895 SV%.

Buffalo Sabres vs Philadelphia Flyers Prediction & Picks

Our Buffalo Sabres vs Philadelphia Flyers tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast, bet builder advice and top player prop picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Game Prediction

The road team look opposable on the Moneyline, so we’re going to make Philadelphia Flyers our pick for this NHL clash. You can currently get -115 for this prediction which looks good value.

Our expert NHL handicappers study recent form and take injuries into account when assessing each matchup. Before delivering a verdict, we combine that insight with the latest stats to strengthen our hockey analysis.

Key Sabres vs Flyers stats:

• Flyers have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• Flyers have won 12 of their last 20 games.
• Sabres have lost 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Sabres have lost 14 of their last 20 games on the road.

Flyers Moneyline Probability

According to the top NHL sportsbooks, there’s a 53.5% likelihood of our pick landing a return. Based on our analysts in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Alex Tuch Over 1.5 Shots -185

Alex Tuch (Sabres) has finished with Over 1.5 shots on goal in 9 of the past 10 games. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for him to cover the Shots on Goal line at odds of -185.

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Correct Score Prediction

Sabres 3 - 5 Flyers

An exciting bet could be a 5-3 victory in favor of the Flyers at odds of +2400. A correct score wager provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Sabres

Flyers

1-0

Sabres

+6000

Flyers

+6000

2-0

Sabres

+5000

Flyers

+5500

2-1

Sabres

+1600

Flyers

+1700

3-0

Sabres

+3400

Flyers

+4000

3-1

Sabres

+1900

Flyers

+2200

3-2

Sabres

+850

Flyers

+950

4-0

Sabres

+4000

Flyers

+5000

4-1

Sabres

+1500

Flyers

+1900

4-2

Sabres

+1500

Flyers

+1700

4-3

Sabres

+950

Flyers

+1050

5-0

Sabres

+6600

Flyers

+9000

5-1

Sabres

+2400

Flyers

+3000

5-2

Sabres

+1500

Flyers

+1900

5-3

Sabres

+2000

Flyers

+2400

5-4

Sabres

+1800

Flyers

+1900

6-0

Sabres

+9000

Flyers

+13000

6-1

Sabres

+5000

Flyers

+7000

6-2

Sabres

+2800

Flyers

+3500

6-3

Sabres

+2500

Flyers

+3000

6-4

Sabres

+4000

Flyers

+4500

6-5

Sabres

+4000

Flyers

+4500

7-0

Sabres

+14000

Flyers

+15000

7-1

Sabres

+8000

Flyers

+12000

7-2

Sabres

+6600

Flyers

+9000

7-3

Sabres

+5000

Flyers

+6000

7-4

Sabres

+5500

Flyers

+6600

7-5

Sabres

+9000

Flyers

+10000

7-6

Sabres

+10000

Flyers

+10000

8-1

Sabres

+13000

Flyers

+14000

8-2

Sabres

+11000

Flyers

+13000

8-3

Sabres

+11000

Flyers

+14000

8-4

Sabres

+10000

Flyers

+12000

8-5

Sabres

+12000

Flyers

+14000

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Buffalo Sabres vs Philadelphia Flyers Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

We’re seeing Philadelphia Flyers priced up at +116 for a victory, with Buffalo Sabres trading at -141. The probability of the home team winning this game is 46% according to the sportsbooks.

There is a puck line of 1.5 and total goals has a line of 6.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on Totals. If you fancy Over 6.5, this outcome can be backed at +106.

The best betting sites offer hundreds of game lines and team props when it comes to National Hockey League clashes. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Moneyline

Sabres

-141

Flyers

+116

3-Way Moneyline

Sabres

+118

Tie

+330

Flyers

+175

Puck Line

Sabres -1.5

+172

Flyers +1.5

-213

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-130

Over 6.5

+106

Prop betting is very popular, with bettors looking to wager on player props such as Goals, Shots, Powerplay Points and Goaltender Saves. It’s a great way of betting on individual player performance and the gambling sites will provide lots of options.

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Buffalo Sabres Stats

Philadelphia Flyers Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.10 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.90 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.80 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.70 pts and allowed 4.20 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.50 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.70 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 29.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 6.4
• Blocks: 14.6
• Faceoff Wins : 25.7
• Hits: 18.8
• Giveaways: 15.8
• Takeaways: 6.5

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 27.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 10
• Blocks: 13.6
• Faceoff Wins : 24.7
• Hits: 20.9
• Giveaways: 18.4
• Takeaways: 5.9

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 24.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 6.7
• Blocks: 10.5
• Faceoff Wins : 24.4
• Hits: 22.4
• Giveaways: 14.2
• Takeaways: 4.6

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 25.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 11.6
• Blocks: 13.1
• Faceoff Wins : 25.1
• Hits: 23
• Giveaways: 15.9
• Takeaways: 4.3

Injuries & Suspensions

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