The Philadelphia Flyers (4-5-1) take on the Buffalo Sabres (5-5-0) once again in a rematch from a few days ago and will attempt to break their losing streak. The Sabres are currently favored at -185 to extend their winning streak.

The Flyers have a three-game losing skid that they are trying to shake, but are up against a team that just beat them the other night. Their recent defeat was a 5-2 outing against the Sabres.

They have found themselves in a tough spot, as they are currently sixth in the Metropolitan Division. Their performances lately show why they have not improved much as the year progresses.

They are currently averaging 3.20 goals a game and put up 33.3 shots a game. This offensive output is solid and should help their case to win if they can create better opportunities on offense.

However, the Flyers struggle on defense. They allow teams to put up 3.30 goals each game and allow teams to shoot 26.7 shots per contest. If they slow down the Sabres enough, it could greatly help their chances at winning.

The Sabres have won their last two games heading into this event. Prior to their game against the Flyers, they defeated the Colorado Avalanche 4-0 and have had great offense lately.

Landing wins will help boost their chances at taking over the division later down the line. At the moment, they are sitting in sixth in the Atlantic Division. If they can limit the number of mistakes that they create, this would also help.

Their margins on scoring are slightly positive, but they must stay aggressive to separate them further. They currently average 3.20 goals per game on 28.5 shot attempts. This would be much better if they can find better scoring opportunities.

Defensively, they allow other teams to score 2.90 each game and allow 31.3. They must continue looking for ways to improve on defense if they want a chance at success. This is especially true for trying to win against offensive opponents. 

MyBookie presents the latest odds, indicating that the Buffalo Sabres hold a modest edge in this contest. Both teams have recent wins, but the Sabres look appealing at home.

The Sabres have already defeated the Flyers a few days ago and have shown better promise leading up to this event. Despite having respectable defense, the Sabres have found ways to win games. Overall, the Sabres make an appealing case for victory.