LiontipsBuffalo vs Nashville. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (April 2, 2022).
Command Analysis
Buffalo suffered another defeat outside regulation time. The Sabres failed to maintain their advantage over Winnipeg and lost in a shootout (2:3 SO). The team also fought well against the Rangers and Washington, but yielded in overtime and on penalties, respectively.
The Sabres experienced some difficulties in the game against Chicago, too, but thanks to successful actions of the attack, they got a win in regulation (6:5). Forward Olofsson had an assist and netted a double.
Nashville were crushed at Los Angeles and Vegas with the same score of 1:6, but back at home the team bounced back and defeated Philadelphia (5:4). The Predators conceded twice in the first period, but managed to turn around the game and won in regulation.
The Preds had a solid defensive performance against Ottawa (4:1), and Juuse Saros was the real hero of the hame - he saved 36 of the 37 shots on his goal.
Trends
СтавкаGoal in each period - yes
In the last 4 head-to-head games, goals were scored in each period.
Ставка1st period: total under 1.5 goals
In 3 of the last 4 head-to-head games, no more than one goal was scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
Nashville seem to have recovered from their dip in form and now are eager to chalk up more points. Buffalo, on the other hand, are slumping, and we don't see them winning this game.
Our prediction - Nashville to win
Both sides have conceded quite a lot in recent games, so we are predicting a high-scoring game here.
Second bet - total over 5.5 goals
