The Sabres will play the Flames on Monday, December 8th, 2025. Your timezone's face off time is 9:08 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Buffalo Sabres will be taking on the Calgary Flames on Monday, December 8th, 2025 in what promises to be another exiting matchup of the 2025-26 NHL regular season. The following are some important performance metrics and team stats to consider before placing a wager. Keep an eye on these numbers. Trends for each team will develop as the 2025-26 season progresses.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Buffalo Sabres currently have a 89.00 SportsBetting3.com power ranking so far this season. Meanwhile, the Calgary Flames head into this game with a 89.33 power ranking.
- Away Buffalo Sabres - With the NHL season now underway, the Buffalo Sabres have a 2-8-2 record as an away team, ranking them 9th in the league for away team wins. The Buffalo Sabres now rank 3rd for away team losses.
- Home Calgary Flames - The Calgary Flames possess a 6-4-2 record as a home team. That record ranks them 6th in the league for home team wins. On the other hand, they rank 5th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - The Buffalo Sabres rank 15th (84) for goals scored in the 2025-26 NHL season. Their opponent for this matchup, the Calgary Flames, currently rank 23rd (72) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - The number of goals scored against a team is one indicator of its defensive capabilities. The Buffalo Sabres rank 7th (96) in the league for goals scored against them. On the other side of the ice, the Calgary Flames have given up 88 goals this season, ranking them 13th in the league.
- Shootout Records - If the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime, a shootout will be held to determine the winner. Currently, the Buffalo Sabres have a 2-0 shootout win-loss record, with the Calgary Flames owning a 2-2 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Buffalo Sabres have a 11-13-4 record and the Calgary Flames hold a 11-15-4 so far in the 2025-26 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
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Hear ye, hear ye! Monday, December 8th, 2025, the Sabres vs Flames clash...
The 2025-26 NHL season is underway, with both teams battling for victory...
Buffalo Sabres stand at 11-13-4, while Calgary Flames stand at 11-15-4...
Buffalo holds a 0.393 win percentage, while Calgary stands at 0.367...
Analyze the odds before game begins. See this game's prop bets below...
Consider placing a bet at BetRivers, or BetMGM...
Learn how to bet on hockey at SportsBetting3.com...
May the best team prevail in this important matchup of the season!
Best Sabres at Flames Odds
| Underdog Calgary Flames | Favorite Buffalo Sabres |
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| Underdog Calgary Flames | Favorite Buffalo Sabres |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Buffalo Sabres are the -110 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Calgary Flames are the -110 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6 -120 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $120 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6 +100 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $100 to win $100 betting the under.
The Buffalo Sabres are -1.5 +200 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Calgary Flames are +1.5 -250 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Sabres
Flames
12/08/25 9:08pm EST | -110-110 |
- Calgary Flames bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds. The implied probability for Calgary Flames is 52.38%.
- Buffalo Sabres bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds. The implied probability for Buffalo Sabres is 52.38%.
Buffalo Sabres at Calgary Flames Prop Bets
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Sabres
Flames
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
12/08/25 9:08pm EST | Yes -190No +140Bet |
Sabres
Total Goals
BUF at CGY 12/08/25 9:08pm EST | 3 o -1253 u -110Bet |
Flames
Total Goals
BUF at CGY 12/08/25 9:08pm EST | 3 o -1203 u -115Bet |
Tage Thompson
To Score 3 Goals
BUF at CGY 12/08/25 9:08pm EST | Yes +5500Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| Calgary Flames | 31 | 12 | 15 | 4 | 0.387 | 28 | 10 | 79 | 92 | -13.0 | 7-4-2 | 5-11-2 | 2-2 | 7-2-1 | W3 |
| Buffalo Sabres | 29 | 11 | 14 | 4 | 0.379 | 26 | 9 | 88 | 103 | -15.0 | 9-5-2 | 2-9-2 | 2-0 | 4-6-0 | L3 |
Buffalo Sabres & Calgary Flames Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Buffalo Sabres Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Sabres | +15000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Flames | +30000 Bet |
Buffalo Sabres & Calgary Flames Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Buffalo Sabres vs Calgary Flames NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Monday, December 8th, 2025 at 9:08 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Buffalo Sabres vs Calgary Flames Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Buffalo Sabres vs Calgary Flames Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
Other December 8, 2025 NHL Games
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- Los Angeles Kings vs Utah Mammoth - 12/08/25 9:08pm EST
- Detroit Red Wings vs Vancouver Canucks - 12/08/25 10:08pm EST
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