LiontipsOttawa vs Buffalo. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (November 17, 2022).
Command Analysis
Ottawa are second-to-last in the East with only 11 points to their name. The Senators were on a long losing streak, but they managed to break it and beat Philadelphia with a score of 4:1. However, Ottawa couldn't build on that success and in the following game lost to the Islanders (2:4). The Senators created many scoring chances, but couldn't convert them.
At home, D.J. Smith's charges average between three and four goals per game, however, they mostly deliver goals against weaker opponents. The top scorer for the Senators is Brady Tkachuk, who has already chalked up 20 performance points.
Buffalo have just three points more than their current hosts. The team played really well at the start of the season, but right now the Sabres are on a six-game losing streak. In the last three home games, the Sabres suffered defeats to Vegas (4:7), Boston (1:3), and Vancouver (4:5). In most games, Buffalo conceded five and more goals, which signals of serious problems on defense.
Trends
СтавкаOttawa IT over 3.5 goals
In 5 games out of 6, Buffalo conceded more than 3 goals.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In 4 out of 5 games of Buffalo, more than one goal was scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
Both teams are in poor form. They have already met at the start of the season, and then the Sabres came out on top. However, back then Buffalo were on top form, and now they have a losing streak. We will give a slight edge to the home team here.
Our prediction - Ottawa to win
The teams often score a lot in head-to-head games. Buffalo have serious defensive problems, but they consistently deliver two or three goals in every match. We predict at least seven goals in this game.
Second bet - total over 6.5 goals
