Sabres vs Flames, Picks and Prediction, Monday, December 8, 2025
Use Code WWWC The Buffalo Sabres face the Calgary Flames with both teams looking to improve on rough seasons. The Sabres are 11-13-4 and two losses in a row have them in last place in the Eastern Conference. The Flames have an 11-15-4 record, which is the second-worst in the Pacific Division, but they’ve won two games in a row. Who will win this game? Check out our Sabres vs Flames prediction!
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Buffalo has been let down by awful defense
The Sabres have fallen apart in recent games with their offense struggling and scoring only 2.93 goals per game, with only three goals in the last two games. Alex Tuch and Tage Thompson have scored 21 goals and 25 assists to lead the top line but the rest of the offense has struggled. Only four skaters have seven goals or more, and opponents can eliminate the top-heavy offense as a result.
The offense has struggled but the defense has let them down, allowing 3.43 goals per game, including nine goals in the last two games. Mattias Samuelsson and Owen Power have combined for 2.7 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to find open shots on the net at will. In addition, goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has struggled in recent starts, allowing three goals in his last start and 11 in the last five.
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Key injury report for Sabres
- No key injuries to report
Flames hope defense turns season around
The Flames are having a rough season because of their hapless offense, scoring only 2.33 goals per game. Nazem Kadri, Matthew Coronato, and Morgan Frost have scored 21 goals and 34 assists but the rest of the offense has struggled. Only four forwards have six goals or more, and opponents can eliminate the hapless offense.
The offense has struggled but the defense has put them back in the mix, allowing only 2.87 goals per game, including only one goal in the last two games. Kevin Bahl and Rasmus Andersson have combined for 5.0 defensive point shares, while Brayden Pachal and Joel Hanley have combined for 2.2 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. What’s made the biggest difference for the Flames is the great play in the net from Dustin Wolf, as he’s stopped 43 of the 44 shots he’s faced.
Key injury report for Flames
- No key injuries to report
Sabres vs Flames Pick
Money Line Pick For Sabres vs Flames
- Flames (-110) (4 units)
The Flames have two wins in a row, and I see them taking over this one on their home ice. The Flames should pile on the goals against the Sabres, who have allowed nine goals in the last two games, with Nazem Kadri, Matthew Coronato, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Flames, who allow only 2.87 goals per game, should limit the Sabres' offense, which averages only 2.93 goals per game, with Rasmus Andersson, Kevin Bahl, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Kevin Bahl to make plenty of big saves. The Flames should win the game with a strong performance on their home ice.
Take the Flames money line as home Favorites.
Over/Under Pick For Sabres vs Flames
- Under 6 (5 Units)
The Flames are led by an incredible defense and I see this game being a low-scoring one from the opening puck drop. The Sabres should limit the Flames' offense, which averages only 2.33 goals per game, with Mattias Samuelsson, Owen Power, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to make plenty of big saves. The Flames, who have allowed only one goal in the last two games, should eliminate and potentially shut out the Sabres, who have scored only three goals in the last two games, with Rasmus Andersson, Kevin Bahl, Joel Hanley, and the rest of the defensive unit forcing turnovers in the neutral zone and defensive zone while goaltender Dustin Wolf blanks the shots on the net. The Under should cover in a low-scoring game with both defenses stepping up.
Take the Under on 6 goals.
The Sabres face the Flames with both teams looking to improve on rough seasons.
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