Buffalo Sabres vs Philadelphia Flyers 3/17/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
The Buffalo Sabres will go against the Philadelphia Flyers in NHL action in Wells Fargo Center, PA, on Friday, March 17, 2023, at 7:00 PM ET.
The Sabres’ attack, which averages 3.66 goals per game and scored eight goals in the last two games, is among the best in the NHL despite the team’s struggling season.
The top two lines, Tage Thompson, Jeff Skinner, and Alex Tuch, combined for 101 goals and 117 assists, but the rest of the attack also contributed.
As defensemen, Rasmus Dahlin and Owen Power added 18 goals and 72 assists from the point to open up the attack, Dylan Cozens, Casey Mittelstadt, and Victor Olofsson collaborated for 60 goals and 70 assists.
The defense was terrible, surrendering 3.61 goals per game with 20 goals allowed in the last four games. The attack was excellent.
The defensive point shares of Dahlin and Power combined are 6.8, but the rest of the team faltered, permitting opponents to consistently find open attempts on goal.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, the goalie, also had trouble, posting a.894 save percentage, a 3.55 goals-against average on 950 shots, and -10.5 goals saved above average.
- The Buffalo Sabres are 1-5 SU in their last 6 matches.
- The Buffalo Sabres are 5-1 SU in their last 6 matches against Philadelphia.
- The Buffalo Sabres are 13-7 SU in their last 20 matches on the road.
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Buffalo Sabres vs Philadelphia Flyers Predictions 3/17/2023
The Flyers‘ offense failed them this season, scoring just 2.55 goals per game, with just six goals in their last four matches.
The offense as a whole struggled, but Kevin Hayes, Scott Laughton, and Owen Tippett combined for 50 goals and 69 assists. Enemies can shut down the helpless offense because only six active skaters have 10 or more goals.
The defense also suffered, giving up 3.30 goals per game, with 16 of those goals coming in the last four matches, while the Flyers’ offense failed them.
The defensive point shares of Travis Sanheim and Ivan Provorov totaled 5.5, but the rest of the team failed, permitting opponents to consistently find open attempts on goal.
Carter Hart, who has a.906 save percentage and a 2.96 goals-against average on 1451 shots with 2.3 goals saved above average, was the only player to stand out.
- The total went UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 6 matches.
- The Philadelphia Flyers are 1-8 SU in their last 9 matches.
- The total went OVER in 7 of Philadelphia’s last 8 matches against Buffalo.
Buffalo Sabres vs Philadelphia Flyers. The NHL pick for this game is the Buffalo Sabres.
The Flyers are hoping to end a four-game losing run and perform better at home, but the Sabres are determined to make a playoff push and will want to take control of this game right away.
Tage Thompson, Jeff Skinner, and the rest of the forward group should carry the puck into the attacking zone and create open shots with quick passes near the net for the Sabres, who average 3.66 goals per game, against a Flyers defense that permits 3.30 goals per game.
Rasmus Dahlin, Owen Power, and the rest of the defense should step up at the blue line, block angles to the net on the rush, and limit shooting lanes for the Sabres to limit the Flyers’ offense, which only scores 2.55 goals per game on average.
This will give goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen plenty of opportunities to make big saves. With a strong performance on the road, the Sabres should win the game. The Buffalo Sabres will win to a predicted score of 7-3.
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Buffalo Sabres vs Philadelphia Flyers 3/17/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
NHL Starting Time: 7:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Wells Fargo Center, PA
Date: Friday, March 17, 2023
TV: NSPA
NHL Odds: Buffalo Sabres -135
NHL Totals: 6.5