NHL Betting Picks and Predictions on Friday March 17, 2023

Our NHL handicapper provides his best bets from the Friday, March 17, 2023 slate, featuring the game between the Sabres and the Flyers. Not only do we give you picks from one of the best hockey handicappers out there, but we also provide the results from our predictive analytics model, known as DimersBOT, which runs over 10,000 simulations of every major pro and college sport being played on Friday March 17, 2023 to identify the bets worth placing, and where we may have identified an edge against the sportsbooks' odds. We assess our probabilities against the money line odds, the puck line and the total, otherwise known as the Over/Under, and then tell you where the best odds and lines are available, allowing you to bet like a sharp and maximize your profits.

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Before Tone shares his wisdom, check out our below predictions from DimersBOT, our predictive analytics model. It has run 10,000 simulations for each game on the March 10, 2023 slate to give you the most accurate look at what you'll be betting on at the FLA Live Arena and the Scotiabank Saddledome, respectively. These probabilities will continue to update right up until puck drop, so keep an eye on them and see if you can get yourself some value.

Sabres vs. Flyers Predictions

• 55% chance the Sabres win at the money line (-135)
• 52% chance the game stays Under 6.5 goals (-105)
• 67% chance the Flyers cover the puck line (-1.5)

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NHL Best Bets: Sabres vs. Flyers

PICK: Sabres Team Total Over 3.5 (-103)

The Buffalo Sabres conclude their three game road trip as they visit the Philadelphia Flyers tonight at Wells Fargo Center.

Buffalo suffered a heartbreaker on Wednesday night as they were defeated by the Washington Capital 5-4, in a shootout.

The Sabres blew a 3-1 third period lead to lose the all important extra point. The loss put them six points behind the New York Islanders for the final Eastern Conference Wild Card spot.

Buffalo is in must win mode for the rest of the season, but I don't trust their defense/goaltending. Their offense, however, has been a powerhouse this season. The Sabres average 3.6 goals per game this season, which is third best in the league.

On the road, they average 3.7 goals per game. Alex Tuch returned from injury this week and since his return the Sabres have scored eight goals in two games.

The Philadelphia Flyers have struggled to keep the puck out of their net lately. Phlly has allowed at least five goals in three of their last four games.

Their lottery odds have drastically increased over the past week as well. Philly plays a tough style and they are usually in every game, but they just don't have the talent to keep up with the better teams in the league.

I think Buffalo's offense will prove to be too much for the Flyers to handle so I'll back the Sabres Team Total Over 3.5 at a short price.

So bet Sabres Team Total Over 3.5 (-103) at BetMGM.

MORE: Dimers' full betting preview for Sabres vs. Flyers

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