Philadelphia Flyers vs Buffalo Sabres Betting Pick & Prediction for NHL on 1/14

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The Philadelphia Flyers visit the Buffalo Sabres in an NHL regular season game at KeyBank Center. The Flyers have a record of 22-14-8 and are ranked 10th in the Eastern Conference. They stand 4th in the Eastern Metropolitan Division.

On the other side, the Buffalo Sabres come into the game with a 24-16-4 record. They are ranked 9th in the Eastern Conference and hold 6th place in the Eastern Atlantic Division. The game will be broadcast on TNT at 7:30 PM on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.

Flyers vs Sabres Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Philadelphia Flyers vs. Buffalo Sabres
  • Venue: KeyBank Center
  • Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Buffalo Sabres MoneyLine -149, Philadelphia Flyers MoneyLine +126

Philadelphia Flyers Team Preview

The Philadelphia Flyers have had a rough stretch recently, losing three of their last five games. In their latest game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, they fell 5-1. The Flyers only managed 21 shots on goal in that game.

Despite recent losses, some Flyers players have performed well. Christian Dvorak has been a consistent contributor, with points in two of the last three games. Trevor Zegras also had a standout performance against the Anaheim Ducks with two goals.

In terms of goaltending, Dan Vladar has been the main goalie for the Flyers. He has 16 wins and seven losses this season. The Flyers will look to improve defensively, as they have allowed several goals in recent games.

Buffalo Sabres Team Preview

The Buffalo Sabres have shown mixed results in recent games. They secured a 5-3 win against the Anaheim Ducks, with Jack Quinn scoring twice. However, they fell short in a close 4-3 loss to the Florida Panthers.

Top skaters like Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch have been key for the Sabres. Thompson has 22 goals and 20 assists in 44 games this season. Tuch follows closely with 15 goals and 22 assists over 43 games.

In goal, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has been a reliable presence. He has 387 saves across 16 games. Meanwhile, Alex Lyon has contributed 523 saves in 21 games.

BTB Betting Pick

The Buffalo Sabres are favored to win against the Philadelphia Flyers. The Sabres’ moneyline is set at -149, while the Flyers are at +126. Based on current stats and rankings, the Sabres have a slight edge in goals and assists, making them the likely pick to win the game with a projected score of 4-3.

The over/under line for the game is set at 6.0. With both teams having similar offensive stats and a projected score of 4-3, the game is expected to go over the total. The over is priced at -116, suggesting more confidence in a high-scoring game.