LiontipsFlorida vs Buffalo. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (December 3, 2021).
Command Analysis
Florida are currently occupying the first line of the Eastern Conference table with a total of 33 points. The team had a winning streak of four games, which they broke by losing to Washington (3:4) and Seattle (1:4).
However, in the return game against the Capitals at home, the Panthers made an incredible comeback. After the second period, they were losing with a score of 1: 4, but in the final 20 minutes the Panthers chalked up four goals (5:4). Brunette's players average four goals per game when they play in Florida.
Buffalo are one of the main outsiders in the East - they are 13th in the standings. This season the Sabres just can't build a winning streak. Recently, they broke a string of four defeats and crushed Montreal (4:1), but right after that, the Sabres lost to Detroit (2:3 OT) and to Seattle (4:7).
After the match against the Kraken, the Sabres became the most-conceding club in the League. On average, they allow the opponents to light the lamp four times per game. Don Granato's men also won only 2 out of 9 away games this season.
Trends
СтавкаFlorida IT over 3.5 goals
On average, Florida score more than three goals in home games.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In 4 of Buffalo's last 5 games, more than 1 goal was scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
Florida got a strong-willed victory over Washington in the last match, which boosted their confidence. The Panthers have fantastic attacking performers, and the Sabres have struggled to beat much weaker opponents lately. We think that the hosts will win this game.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1.5) to Florida
Previous matches between the teams often were high-scoring. Buffalo concede the most goals in the NHL, and Florida usually score a lot at home. Based on this, we suggest betting on the total over.
Second bet -total over 5.5 goals
