LiontipsBuffalo vs Philadelphia. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (April 16, 2022).
Command Analysis
Buffalo are in 12th position in the Eastern Conference with a total of 65 points. The team is inconsistent and suffered defeats in the last four games out of five. The Sabres lost to Tampa (0:5) and beat Toronto (5:2) away, and then were crushed by St. Louis (2:6) at home.
On average, the Sabres concede three goals per game. Don Granato's team almost always concedes more than one goal in second periods. On the bright side, Buffalo have all their key players in the ranks at the moment.
Philadelphia are second to last in the East with 57 points. The Flyers are on yet another losing streak - they lost three games in a row. The team suffered defeats at the hands of Anaheim (3:5), Washington (2:9) and the Rangers (0:4).
In those three games, the Flyers conceded a total of 18 goals. Mike Yeo's team registered only eight regulation-time victories this season. On top of that, Philadelphia have a long list of injuries.
Trends
СтавкаBuffalo IT over 2.5 goals
In the last 5 games against Philadelphia, Buffalo score more than 2 goals.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In 4 of the last 5 head-to-head games, more than 1 goal was scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
We think that Buffalo have good chances of success here. The teams have already met this season, and the Sabres confidently beat the Flyers. Philadelphia are in terrible form and probably won't put up a fight.
Our prediction - Buffalo to win
The two sides often score a lot in head-to-head games, especially since neither can boast a strong defensive line. We suggest taking the over here.
Second bet - total over 5.5 goals
