Calgary Flames vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction, 2/11/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Calgary Flames vs Buffalo Sabres

Date: Saturday, February 11, 2023

Location: KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY

TV: MSG Network

Odds/Point Spread: Flames (-138) Sabres (+115)

KeyBank Center is the location where the Buffalo Sabres (26-20-4) will attempt to beat the Calgary Flames (24-18-10) on Saturday. The moneyline on this game has the Flames at -138 while the Sabres open at +115. The over/under is 6.

The Calgary Flames will look for better times on the ice after their 2-1 loss against the Red Wings in their previous contest . The Flames had a below average offensive outing in this defeat. In the game, they converted 1 out of the 36 shots they attempted. In addition, they had 3 attempts on the power play but didn't net one. Calgary accumulated 10 penalty minutes in this contest.

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Calgary Flames opponents have tallied 186 power play opportunities (3rd in professional hockey) and have a total of 33 goals in those chances. The Flames so far have had 1,441 shots taken against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .892. Calgary has attempted 1,839 shots and has a shot percentage of 8.8%. While playing at even strength, the Flames have allowed 123 goals while getting 130 on offense. Calgary steps onto the ice with 163 power play chances and they have tallied 31 goals during those chances, garnering them a percentage of 19.02%. For the year, they have racked up 58 points and their points percentage is sitting at .558. With respect to their scoring capabilities, the Calgary Flames have notched 161 goals (18th in pro hockey) this season and have given up 156.

The man protecting the net in this game is Jacob Markstrom. The opposition has been able to score 1,064 goals versus Markstrom in his pro career and his average for goals against per game is 2.71. Markstrom has been involved in 412 games over the course of his hockey career. His save percentage sits at .910 during his 23,582 mins on the ice. He has compiled a win-loss record of 182-165-49 and he started in 396 games. Over the course of his career, Markstrom has earned 207 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .523. Markstrom has had 11,857 shot attempts taken against him and has accrued 10,793 total saves.

In their last contest, Buffalo faced the Hurricanes in a matchup where the Sabres ended up taking the loss by a final score of 5-1. The Sabres netted 1 goal of the 30 shots on goal they tried. They had 4 attempts on the power play in this contest but weren't able to put one in the back of the net.

The Sabres have 141 goals at even strength and 44 goals (6th in pro hockey) while on the power play. Buffalo has attempted 1,624 shots (18th in hockey) and has a shot percentage of 11.39%, while allowing the other team 1,632 shots. For the season, the Buffalo Sabres have a total of 185 goals, 56 points, in addition to a points percentage of .560. They have allowed 169 goals to be scored by way of 129 goals at even strength and 40 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have a tally of 174 power play opportunities and they have a power play rate of 25.29%. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 73.33% on the other teams 150 power play opportunities, and their save percentage is 89.6%.

Across the ice you are likely to see Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen in net. He has recorded 1,010 saves out of the 1,117 shots taken, giving him a save % of .904. Luukkonen has earned a lifetime record of 16-14-4 and has been in goal for 34 games. He has made the start in 34 games and has played for a total of 1,992 minutes. Luukkonen's rate of quality starts comes in at 44.1% and he has made 15 quality starts in his career. The opposition is averaging 3.22 goals per contest and he has surrendered 107 goals overall.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Buffalo (+115)

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