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Buffalo (11-11-4) at Philadelphia (14-8-3)
- When: Dec 3 2025, 7:30 PM
- Where: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- TV: TNT
Buffalo vs Philadelphia NHL Preview & Pick
Moneyline: Philadelphia -110
Spread: Philadelphia -1.5 (+225)
Total: 6.0
Buffalo Sabres Betting Preview
The Sabres finally got the spark they have been missing, and it arrived wearing the No. 9 jersey. Josh Norris returned after more than two dozen games on the shelf and instantly detonated Winnipeg with two goals and an assist in a 5 to 1 win. For a club that has been floating around the playoff bubble for over a decade, getting a legitimate top line center back changes the entire dynamic of their offense.
Buffalo enters this matchup having won six of its last nine, and when they win, they win big. They have blasted Edmonton, Chicago, Carolina and Winnipeg in that stretch by at least three goals each. The offense looks refreshed, quicker, and far more dangerous with Norris back in the mix.
The question is whether this resurgence translates on the road against a disciplined Flyers group. Buffalo has been inconsistent in hostile buildings this year and their defensive structure tends to wobble under extended pressure. With the total posted at six, the Sabres will need another sharp outing from both ends of the ice to keep this one within reach.
Philadelphia Flyers Betting Preview
The Flyers had been chugging along nicely until Monday, when a 5 to 1 loss to Pittsburgh derailed their momentum and delivered an even bigger blow. Tyson Foerster, their leading scorer, went down with a strange upper body injury while taking an uncontested slap shot. He is expected to miss two to three months, leaving a major scoring hole for a team that already leans heavily on its top six.
Philadelphia’s penalty kill, usually a strength, also unraveled in that same loss by surrendering three power play goals. Rick Tocchet was quick to point out that his goalies have been masking structural breakdowns and that the group needs to tighten up immediately.
The good news for bettors is that Philadelphia has been excellent at bouncing back. They have only suffered back to back regulation losses once this season. With home ice, a strong forecheck and a coaching staff that tends to make rapid adjustments, they remain a difficult team to fade even with a key scorer sidelined.
NHL Betting Edge & Prediction
Buffalo has the hotter recent offense, but Philadelphia’s response pattern at home and their ability to control pace leans this matchup in their direction. Expect a tighter defensive effort from the Flyers and fewer breakdowns than Monday.
Score Prediction: Flyers 3, Sabres 2
Pick: Philadelphia (-110)
Total: Under 6.0 (-105)
- NHL Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
