Flyers vs Sabres Picks and Prediction – 4/5/2024

By: Thomas Pemberton |

Last Updated: 04/04/2024 at 8:23 PM ET

Philadelphia Flyers at Buffalo Sabres 04/05/24 - NHL Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 4/5/2024, 11:00 PM UTC
Latest Odds: BUF -120 ; O/U 6

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The Philadelphia Flyers head to Buffalo on Friday to take on the Sabres. The Flyers are 3rd in the Metropolitan Division with a 36-29-11 record. Philadelphia is riding a are game losing streak and are 2-5-3 over their last ten games. The Flyers are 17-13-7 on the road this season. Philadelphia scored 5 goals the last time they played Buffalo back in November. Stay up to date with our expert's NHL Picks. 

Samuel Ersson will make the start in net for the Philadelphia Flyers. Ersson is 21-16-7 on the season with three shutouts. Ersson has allowed 119 goals and carries a 2.81 goals against average. The Philadelphia Flyers are allowing an average of 3.11 goals against per game. 

The Buffalo Sabres are 6th in the Atlantic Division with a 36-35-5 record. Buffalo is 5-5 over their last ten games with a 19-19-1 home ice record. The Sabres beat the Capitals 6-2 on Tuesday in their last game. JJ Peterka led the Sabres in the win with 2 goals. 

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will make the start in net for the Buffalo Sabres. Luukkonen is 25-20-3 on the season with five shutouts. Luukkonen has allowed 119 goals and carries a 2.57 goals against average. The Buffalo Sabres are allowing an average of 3 goals against per game. 

Flyers vs Sabres Prediction

Flyers vs Sabres Pick Analysis

Betting Trends for Buffalo Sabres vs Philadelphia Flyers

Flyers

The total has gone OVER in 8 of Philadelphia's last 12 games when playing on the road against Buffalo.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games played in April.

Sabres

The total has gone OVER in 8 of Buffalo's last 12 games when playing at home against Philadelphia.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Buffalo's last 6 games.

Our Free NHL Pick for Buffalo Sabres vs Philadelphia Flyers

Philadelphia Flyers +105

The Philadelphia Flyers are fighting to stay alive and hold a playoff position. While the Buffalo Sabres are fighting to make a playoff spot. The Flyers have played good hockey on the road this season and are better coached. Philadelphia show the best value in this spot on Friday. Final Score Prediction, Philadelphia Flyers win 3-2.