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Flyers vs. Sabres prediction: Buffalo favored to win Thursday's NHL matchup [12/18/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Philadelphia Flyers vs Buffalo Sabres predictions for NHL Thursday.
The Buffalo Sabres and Philadelphia Flyers will meet in the NHL at KeyBank Center on Thursday, starting at 7:30 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model predicts the Sabres as the most likely winner of the Flyers vs. Sabres game.
This article offers further insights into Thursday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Flyers vs. Sabres prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NHL matchup between the Flyers and Sabres 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Sabres a 56% chance of defeating the Flyers.
According to our model, the Flyers (+1.5) have a 66% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Flyers vs. Sabres odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Flyers | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-196) | -1.5 (+170) |
| Moneyline | +124 | -145 |
| Total | o6 (-120) | u6 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Flyers vs. Sabres picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Flyers +1.5 | -196 |
| Moneyline | Flyers | +124 |
| Total | Under 6 | +100 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 6 total goals.
Flyers vs. Sabres player props
Who will score a goal in Flyers vs. Sabres?
According to our model, Tage Thompson is most likely to score an anytime goal in Flyers vs. Sabres.
Our projections give Thompson a 42.0% chance of scoring a goal at KeyBank Center, while the star is a 7.9% chance of registering the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Philadelphia Flyers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Travis Konecny | 31.0% |
| Trevor Zegras | 30.3% |
| Owen Tippett | 25.6% |
| Matvei Michkov | 25.0% |
| Bobby Brink | 20.9% |
Buffalo Sabres
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | 42.0% |
| Alex Tuch | 34.4% |
| Josh Norris | 30.0% |
| Josh Doan | 19.8% |
| Jack Quinn | 19.8% |
First goal scorer predictions
Philadelphia Flyers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Travis Konecny | 5.9% |
| Trevor Zegras | 5.8% |
| Matvei Michkov | 4.6% |
| Owen Tippett | 4.6% |
| Bobby Brink | 3.9% |
Buffalo Sabres
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | 7.9% |
| Alex Tuch | 6.8% |
| Josh Norris | 5.3% |
| Ryan McLeod | 3.8% |
| Jack Quinn | 3.4% |
Flyers vs. Sabres game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's matchup between the Sabres and Flyers at KeyBank Center is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM ET.
- Who: Philadelphia Flyers vs. Buffalo Sabres
- Date: Thursday, December 18, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM ET/4:30PM PT
- Venue: KeyBank Center
Conclusion
We predict the Sabres, with a 56% win probability, will likely beat the Flyers on Thursday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Flyers vs. Sabres insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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