LiontipsBoston vs Buffalo. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (April 30, 2021).
Command Analysis
Boston are on the fourth line in the standings and are doing everything to get to the playoffs this season. The team has a handicap of four points against the fifth place and also two games in hand. However, we must say that recently the team wasn't so successful: the Bruins lost 2 out of 3 last matches.
First, the Bruins lost first to Buffalo (4:6), and then had a bad game against Pittsburgh, when they left the court without scoring any goals - 0:1. But, however, in the return game against the Penguins, Bruce Cassidy's men won with a score of 3:1. We would like to mention, that Taylor Hall scored already the fourth goal in his new team.
Buffalo remain on the last line of the standings and no matter how they try, they cannot improve their position. The team was defeated in the last four out of five matches and had one sensational win against Boston. In the next two games, they lost away to Rangers (3:6 and 1:3).
The Sabres are conceding a lot this season, and this is their key problem. In terms of conceded goals, they have some of the worst results in their division. Away Ralph Kruger's squad played a total of 24 games but only won six in regulation time.
Trends
Ставка1st period: total under 1.5
In three H2H games out of five, less than two goals were scored in the first period.
СтавкаBoston to score in every period: no
In four of their five games against Buffalo, Boston have not scored in each period.
Tip and bets
Boston really need to be earning points now, as they are struggling to make the playoffs and are only a few points ahead of Rangers. Buffalo are a convenient opponent for the Bruins, who have beaten them several times this season. Most likely, at home Cassidy's men will redeem themselves for the defeat in the last game.
Our prediction is Boston to win with an Asian handicap (-1.5).
Most of the matches between the clubs end with a low score, and also Boston do well in defense in the head-to-head. In addition, the Bruins don't concede a lot at home. This is what we suggest betting on total under.
The second wager - total under 5.5 goals.
