Philadelphia Flyers defeat Buffalo Sabres 3-1: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Wed, Oct 21, 2026 · NHL · Philadelphia Flyers 3, Buffalo Sabres 1
The Philadelphia Flyers won 3–1, covered the +1.5 spread and the game finished under the 6-goal total.
Philadelphia Flyers vs. Buffalo Sabres final score and game recap
Buffalo cut it to 2-1 in the second when Jason Zucker scored, but Philadelphia secured the 3-1 victory with another goal in the third. Dan Vladar made 27 saves on 28 shots for the Flyers; Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 23 of 26 for the Sabres.
Who covered the spread in Philadelphia Flyers vs. Buffalo Sabres?
The Philadelphia Flyers covered at +1.5. Buffalo entered as a 1.5-goal favorite but lost by two, giving the road underdog an outright win and a cover. The spread held steady at Buffalo Sabres -1.5 from open to close.
Did Philadelphia Flyers vs. Buffalo Sabres go over or under the total?
The game went under, finishing at 4 goals against the 6-goal line. The total opened at 5.5 and moved to 6 before puck drop, but scoring stayed two goals shy: 2–0 after one, 2–1 after two, and 3–1 after three.
How did AiQ's Philadelphia Flyers vs. Buffalo Sabres predictions do?
AiQ went 0–1 on this game.
- Moneyline: pick Buffalo Sabres at -209 – LOSS (-$100 on a $100 bet)
AiQ's model assigned Buffalo a 64% win probability, matching the sportsbook's implied probability after vigorish removal. The Flyers' outright victory negated the pick.
Philadelphia Flyers vs. Buffalo Sabres game prop results: first period and team totals
- First-period moneyline: Philadelphia Flyers won the first period (paid +142).
- First-period total 1.5: Over (paid -140); two goals were scored in the opening frame.
- Philadelphia Flyers team total 2.5: Over (paid +106); the Flyers posted three goals.
- Buffalo Sabres team total 4.5: Under (paid -280); Buffalo managed one goal.
- Philadelphia Flyers team total 3.5: Under (paid -350); the Flyers finished with three goals.
Philadelphia Flyers vs. Buffalo Sabres odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The closing moneyline was Philadelphia Flyers +172 and Buffalo Sabres -209, implying win probabilities of 35% and 65% after vigorish removal. The vig on the line was 4.4%. A $100 wager on the Flyers at +172 would have profited $172.
Philadelphia Flyers and Buffalo Sabres betting trends: 2026-27 season
The Philadelphia Flyers sit at 3–9 through 12 games, with a 2–4 home record and 1–5 away. They are 7–5 against the spread in games with a recorded closing line and 2–10 on the over-under, hitting the under in 10 of 12 totals. They enter their next game on a three-game winning streak after dropping their previous two.
The Buffalo Sabres are 4–6 in 10 games, splitting home (3–3) and away (1–3). They are 3–4 against the spread in seven games with a recorded line and 4–3 on the over-under in seven totals. They have lost two straight.
What's next for Philadelphia Flyers and Buffalo Sabres?
The Philadelphia Flyers host the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday, October 24. The Buffalo Sabres travel to face the Washington Capitals on Saturday, October 24.