LiontipsColumbus vs Buffalo. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (December 8, 2022).
Command Analysis
Columbus continue to lose points. In the last six games, the Blue Jackets managed one victory, over Winnipeg (4:1), mostly thanks to the efforts of their goaltender Korpisalo. Columbus also put up a fight against Vegas (2:3 SO). One of the main reasons for such results is the team's poor offensive performance. On average, the Jackets score under three goals per game.
Buffalo played two home games before the current road trip. They celebrated success over San Jose (6:3) - forward Cozens was especially productive, he gave three asissts. After that, the Sabres lost to Colorado with a score of 4:6. Goalie Luukkonen didn't have a good game, he saved only 84% of the shots he faced.
Trends
Ставка1st goal: Columbus
In 4 head-to-head games out of 5, Columbus scored the first goal.
СтавкаGoal in each period: yes
In 5 straight head-to-head games, the teams scored goals in each period.
Tip and bets
Buffalo aren't in good form, but even now they earn more points than Columbus, who are having a terrible season. The Sabres can create problems for the Blue Jackets in the upcoming game, despite the latter having home advantage.
Our prediction - Buffalo to win
Both sides are unreliable on defense and regularly concede large numbers of goals. In head-to-head games, they usually score a lot, so we recommend taking the over here.
Second bet - total over 6 goals
