The Buffalo Sabres are fighting for a playoff spot and the Philadelphia Flyers have been struggling defensively, making this game an ideal opportunity for bettors to make some money.

The Buffalo Sabres (33-28-6) and the Philadelphia Flyers (25-31-11) are set to face off on Friday night at the Wells Fargo Center, and it's the perfect time for bettors to make some money. Don Granato's Sabres are looking to reach the postseason for the first time in 12 years, and this game could give them the push they need.

The Flyers have had a rough time recently, going 2-9-1 over their last 12 games and losing four of their last five. On defense, Philly has been pretty shaky, allowing an average of 4.08 goals per game, the most in the NHL since the All-Star break. Plus, they've been held to two goals or less in 10 of those 12 games.

The Sabres, meanwhile, have been on the road for their current three-game trip. After a 10-4 loss to the Dallas Stars, they lost in overtime to the New York Rangers (2-1), beat the Toronto Maple Leafs (4-3), and then lost via shootout (5-4) to the Washington Capitals. Buffalo is 3-5-2 over their last 10 games, but they're ready to make a statement against the Flyers and help bettors.

The Sabres have the highest scoring offense in the NHL and boast a talented roster with stars like Dylan Cozens, Casey Mittelstadt, and Jack Quinn, plus veterans like Jeff Skinner, Alex Tuch, and J.J. Peterka.

In goal, the Flyers will likely start Carter Hart (17-21-10, 2.96 GAA, .906 save percentage), who is back after missing Tuesday's game against Vegas due to the flu. Hart had an inconsistent season, and the Flyers have averaged a mere 1.81 goals per game (least in the NHL) since the All-Star break.

The Sabres will likely start Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (2-2-3, 2.57 GAA, .912 save percentage). Luukkonen stopped 35 of 39 shots in regulation and overtime against Washington, and he's been a reliable presence in net for Buffalo this season.

The Sabres are desperate for a playoff spot and the Flyers have had trouble on offense and defense. This looks like a great chance for bettors to cash in. Buffalo has the offensive weapons to make the most of the Flyers' defensive issues and Luukkonen has been strong in goal. If you're looking for a surefire way to make some money, you can't go wrong betting on the Sabres in this one.

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