LiontipsBuffalo vs Arizona. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (October 16, 2021).
Command Analysis
At the end of the preseason, the Buffalo Sabres broke their four-game losing streak and defeated Detroit (3:1). The Sabres played great on the defensive and didn't allow the opponents to create dangerous chances in their zone.
In the first game of the regular season, the Sabres crushed Montreal with a score of 5:1. Forwards Olofsson and Girgensons had a fantastic match and each scored a goal and gave an assist. Goaltender Anderson stopped 30 out of 31 shots.
The Arizona Coyotes got excellent results in the preseason. The team played six games and lost to only one opponent, Dallas (3:6). Goaltender Korenar had a horrible game and conceded six goals. We also would like to mention that the Coyotes played almost all of their preseason games away from home.
In the first game of the regular season, Arizona suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of Columbus with a score of 2:8. Hatton was tending the goal, and he stopped only 69% of the shots.
Trends
СтавкаGoal in each period - no
In 3 out of 4 head-to-head games, the teams failed to score in each period.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In 3 head-to-head games in a row, the teams scored more than one goal in the first period.
Tip and bets
Buffalo were able to recover from their disastrous preseason performance. The team got some confidence back and look ready to earn more points. Moreover, the Sabres are playing at home. We predict Buffalo's victory in the upcoming fixture.
Our prediction - Buffalo to win with a handicap (0)
The teams do not always score a lot in head-to-head games. We see it as a good opportunity to bet on the total under.
Second prediction - total under 5.5 goals
