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Sabres vs. Flames Prediction: Calgary Predicted to Win Thursday's NHL Matchup [1/23/2025]
Our expert prediction for Thursday's Buffalo Sabres vs Calgary Flames matchup.

The Calgary Flames will take on the Buffalo Sabres in NHL action at Scotiabank Saddledome on Thursday, starting at 9:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Flames as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday's Buffalo-Calgary game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast the Flames with a win probability of 55% and the Sabres with 45%."
For a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Sabres vs. Flames predictions page.
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Sabres vs. Flames Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Thursday's matchup between the Flames and Sabres at Scotiabank Saddledome is scheduled to begin at 9:00PM ET.
- Who: Buffalo Sabres vs. Calgary Flames
- Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025
- Time: 9:00PM ET/6:00PM PT
- Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome
- Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Thursday's Sabres vs. Flames matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
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Sabres vs. Flames Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NHL matchup between the Sabres and Flames 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Flames a 55% chance of beating the Sabres.
According to our model, the Sabres (+1.5) have a 67% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 54% chance of going over.
Sabres vs. Flames Odds
We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
Bet Type | Sabres | Flames |
---|---|---|
Puck Line | +1.5 (-225) | -1.5 (+185) |
Moneyline | +120 | -135 |
Total | o5.5 (-120) | u5.5 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Sabres vs. Flames Picks
Our model's strongest edge in today's Sabres vs. Flames matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the best odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
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Sabres vs. Flames Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Sabres vs. Flames?
According to our model, Buffalo's Tage Thompson is most likely to score the first goal in Sabres vs. Flames.
Our projections give Thompson a 7.5% chance of scoring the first goal at Scotiabank Saddledome, while the Sabres star is a 37.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Buffalo Sabres
Player | First Goal Probability |
---|---|
Tage Thompson | 7.5% |
Jiri Kulich | 5.7% |
Jack Quinn | 5.1% |
Calgary Flames
Player | First Goal Probability |
---|---|
Nazem Kadri | 6.8% |
Andrei Kuzmenko | 6.3% |
Yegor Sharangovich | 5.7% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Buffalo Sabres
Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
---|---|
Tage Thompson | 37.2% |
Jiri Kulich | 28.0% |
Jack Quinn | 26.7% |
Calgary Flames
Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
---|---|
Nazem Kadri | 33.7% |
Andrei Kuzmenko | 32.1% |
Yegor Sharangovich | 29.3% |
Conclusion
We predict the Flames, with a 55% win probability, will likely beat the Sabres on Thursday.
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