LiontipsBuffalo vs San Jose. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (December 5, 2022).
Command Analysis
Buffalo had to play difficult opponents recently and lost quite a lot of points. In four games, the Sabres managed to defeat only Detroit. They prevailed over the Red Wings in a shootout (5:4 SO). The team could win in regulation, but allowed the opponent to level by conceding three goals in the third period. Buffalo also put up a fight against Tampa, but lost in overtime (5:6 OT). In the other games, the Sabres suffered defeats to New Jersey (1:3) and Colorado (4:6).
San Jose have been underwhelming this season. The Sharks lost four games in a row before beating Montreal (0:4). Goalie Kahkonen had a shutout performance - he made 28 saves. The team failed to build on that success and in the following games lost to Toronto (1:3) and Ottawa (2:5). They will hope to bounce back in the upcoming match.
Trends
Ставка1st goal: San Jose
In 3 head-to-head games in a row, San Jose scored the first goal.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In 4 head-to-head games in a row, the teams scored more than one goal in the first period.
Tip and bets
Buffalo put up fights against strong favorites and cling onto points in most games. The Sharks, on the contrary, mostly lose in regulation. We will not take risks and back the home team here.
Our prediction - Buffalo to win
Both sides are unreliable on defense and concede a lot, which is the main reason for their regular defeats. We expect a high-scoring game here.
Second bet -total over 6 goals
