Flames vs. Sabres Prediction & Picks - Dec. 8

The Calgary Flames (11-15-4), winners of three straight home games, host the Buffalo Sabres (11-13-4) at Scotiabank Saddledome on Monday at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Get ready for this matchup with a look at who we predict will emerge with the victory in Monday's game.

Over the past 10 games, the Sabres are 5-5-0 while putting up 32 goals against 30 goals allowed. On 27 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored six goals (22.2%).

Flames vs. Sabres Predictions for Monday

Our computer model for this matchup calls for a final score of Flames 4, Sabres 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Flames (-110)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Sabres (+1.5)

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Flames Splits and Trends

• The Flames have an 11-15-4 record overall, with a 2-4-6 record in matchups that have required overtime.
• In the six games Calgary has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 1-3-2 record (good for four points).
• In the seven games this season the Flames recorded just one goal, they finished 0-6-1.
• Calgary has taken eight points from the nine games this season when it scored a pair of goals (4-5-0 record).
• The Flames are 7-2-2 in the 11 games when they have scored at least three goals (to register 16 points).
• In the nine games when Calgary has scored a single power-play goal, it has a 2-6-1 record (five points).
• In the 15 games when it outshot its opponent, Calgary is 5-8-2 (12 points).
• The Flames have been outshot by opponents 14 times, and went 6-6-2 (14 points).

Sabres Splits and Trends

• The Sabres have an 11-13-4 record this season and are 3-4-7 in contests that have needed overtime.
• Buffalo has earned six points (1-0-4) in its five games that finished with a one-goal margin.
• This season the Sabres registered just one goal in four games and they finished 0-3-1 in those matchups.
• Buffalo has two points (1-5-0) in six games this season when it has scored exactly two goals.
• The Sabres have scored more than two goals in 15 games, earning 23 points from those contests.
• This season, Buffalo has recorded a single power-play goal in 10 games has a record of 5-3-2 in those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Buffalo is 4-6-2 (10 points).
• The Sabres' opponents have had more shots in 16 games. The Sabres finished 7-7-2 in those contests (16 points).

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Flames vs. Sabres Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Monday, December 8, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
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• Where: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta

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