Sabres vs Flames Picks and Prediction – 1/24/2025

This Thursday, Rasmus Dahlin and the Buffalo Sabres will travel to Scotiabank Saddledome to take on Jonathan Huberdeau and the Calgary Flames in a cross-conference battle. Get our free NHL Picks all season long! Buffalo enters the matchup with an 18-24-5 record, coming off a solid 3-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday. Dahlin has been a key force for the Sabres, contributing offensively from the blue line while anchoring the defensive unit.

Buffalo has struggled with consistency this season but showed resilience in their win against Vancouver. To keep momentum going against Calgary, Dahlin will need to lead both defensively and in transition while the Sabres focus on limiting turnovers and capitalizing on their scoring chances.

The Flames, with a 22-16-7 record, are coming off a 3-1 win against the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday. Huberdeau has been an important piece for Calgary, using his vision and passing ability to generate offensive chances. The Flames have been strong defensively and will look to use their physicality and structured play to shut down Buffalo’s attack.

For Calgary, keeping Dahlin in check and establishing offensive pressure early will be crucial. Huberdeau will need to set the tone, while the Flames’ defensive depth works to frustrate Buffalo’s scoring threats.

This matchup features Dahlin’s two-way excellence for Buffalo against Huberdeau’s playmaking for Calgary. While the Sabres bring confidence from their recent win, the Flames’ defensive strength and home-ice advantage should give them the upper hand. Take this one to go well over the total. Final Score Prediction, Calgary Flames win 6-4.