The Buffalo Sabres (1-2-0) and Philadelphia Flyers (2-1-0) square off Tuesday for a 7 p.m. ET puck drop at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. Below, we analyze the Sabres-Flyers NHL betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.
Sabres at Flyers: Betting odds, spread and lines
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:45 p.m. ET.
- Money line: Sabres +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Flyers -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: Sabres +1.5 (-200) | Flyers -1.5 (+165)
- Over/Under: 6 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Sabres at Flyers: Projected starting goalies
Carter Hutton (1-1-0, 3.04 GAA, .878 SV%) vs. Brian Elliott (2019-20 stats, 16-7-4, 2.87 GAA, .899 SV%)
Hutton looked sharp in the front end of this two-day double dip, making 21 saves in the 6-1 victory. It isn’t ideal to start in a back-to-back set, but Linus Ullmark missed Monday’s game due to an undisclosed personal issue, and he is considered questionable for Tuesday. It’s likely Hutton gets the nod, and that’s probably the best thing if you’re backing the Sabres anyway.
Elliott was expected to make his first appearance of the season Tuesday, and he was confirmed to start, but he was thrust into action in a relief role after Carter Hart coughed up four goals on the first 22 shots he faced in 28:09 of ice time on Monday. Elliott allowed two goals on 15 shots in his 31:51 of action.
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Sabres at Flyers: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Flyers 4, Sabres 2
Money line (ML)
The FLYERS (-160) are looking for the bounce back, and they’ll be the play against the Sabres (+135). Hutton faces the daunting task of going back-to-back and isn’t suddenly a Stanley Cup contender after one win. The Sabres were topped in two games at home against the Capitals, getting outscored 8-5, to open the season. Look for Philly to exact a little revenge here.
Against the spread (ATS)
The FLYERS -1.5 (+165) are worth a roll of the dice on the puck line. When they won their first two games against the Penguins to open the season, they also covered the puck line, winning both games by three goals. At this price it’s a tempting play if you back the home side.
Over/Under (O/U)
The O/U is set at 6, and I expect this one to come in right on the number. Avoid, and just focus on the money line and puck line instead. PASS.
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