The Philadelphia Flyers are trying to chase the Devils for top spot in the Atlantic Standings, while the Buffalo Sabres sit three points back from a playoff berth. The Philadelphia Flyers (35-19-5-5) host the Buffalo Sabres (33-26-3-4) for some hard hitting NHL action. NHL oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Flyers as -170 moneyline favs over the Sabres with the over/under posted at six goals. Get your Philadelphia Flyers vs Buffalo Sabres NHL Prediction in now at Sportsbook.com
The Sabres recently lost to the Senators 3-6 on the road despite goals from Drew Stafford, Thomas Vanek and Jochen Hecht. Goalie Patrick Lalime stopped 30 of 36 shots and has a record of 4-10-2 with a 2.87 GAA. Starting goalie Ryan Miller is out with an ankle injury and is not expected back for a while. Lalime has not faced the Flyers since March 5, 2004 when he played for Ottawa. He is 4-5-0 with five ties and a 2.37 GAA in 14 career games against Philadelphia. The Sabres are 19-12-2 on the road where they average 2.85 GAG and give up an average 2.79 GAG. They are 1-4 SU in their last five road games where they’ve averaged 2.40 GAG and given up an average 3.20 GAG. The Sabres have not lost three straight to the Flyers since dropping all four meetings in 2000-01. The Sabres are 29-33 over/under and 14-18 over/under on the road.
The Flyers recently beat the Predators 4-1 at home thanks to goals from Mike Richards, Joffrey Lupul (2) and Claude Giroux. Goalie Martin Biron stopped 31 of 32 shots and has a record of 20-13-5 with a 2.79 GAA. Biron is 5-2-0 with a 2.09 GAA and one shutout in eight games since Feb. 14. He has been in net for both games against the Sabres this season, making 40 saves in a 3-0 win at Buffalo on Nov. 21 and stopping 38 shots in 6-3 home victory Feb. 19. Joffrey Lupul became the sixth Flyer to score 20 goals this season. Mike Richards, who scored his 25th against the Predators, had two goals and three assists against Buffalo three weeks ago. The Flyers are 19-9-3-1 at home where they average 3.69 GAG and give up an average 3.06 GAG. They are 2-3 SU in their last five home games where they’ve averaged 2.80 GAG and given up an average 3.00 GAG. The Flyers are 32-28 over/under and 21-10 over/under at home. Daniel Briere is listed as questionable tonight.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Over is 8-0-1 in the last 9 meetings in Philadelphia.
- Over is 9-2 in the last 11 meetings.
- Road team is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
- Underdog is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
- Flyers are 5-1 in their last 6 games as a favorite of -151 to -200.
- Flyers are 5-1 in their last 6 games as a home favorite of -151 to -200.
Philadelphia Flyers vs Buffalo Sabres NHL Prediction
When: Tues, Mar 10, 2009 7:00 PM ET
Line: Sportsbook.com
Pick: Flyers -170
Point-Spreads.com Philadelphia Flyers vs Buffalo Sabres NHL Prediction
The Bottom Line: The Flyers are playing playoff style hockey and they have great goaltending. Go Flyers! Get your Philadelphia Flyers vs Buffalo Sabres NHL Prediction in now at Sportsbook.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
