LiontipsBuffalo vs Pittsburgh. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (December 10, 2022).
Command Analysis
Buffalo continue to deliver solid results. In the last four games, they only suffered one defeat, to Colorado (4:6). The Sabres also experienced problems against Detroit, but snatched a win in a shootout (5:4 SO). Buffalo had a chance to win in regulation, but conceded three goals in the third period. In the other games, the Sabres crushed San Jose (6:3) and Columbus (9:4).
Pittsburgh are on a three-game winning streak. They won all three games at home - first, the Penguins celebrated success over Vegas (4:3), then crushed St. Louis (6:2) and Columbus (4:1). Forwars Rust earned six points in two games. The Pens look confident on road trips, too - they won the previous four away games.
Trends
Ставка1st goal: Pittsburgh
In 3 head-to-head games in a row, Pittsburgh scored the first goal.
Ставка1st period: total under 1.5 goals
In 5 head-to-head games out of 6, the teams didn't score more than one goal in the first period.
Tip and bets
Pittsburgh are one of the favorites this year, and Bufalo will have a hard time against them, even though they will have home advantage. The Sabres have been doing well lately, but mostly against opponents of their level. The Pens are on top form and should get a confident victory in this game.
Our prediction - Pittsburgh to win
The teams don't normally sit on the defensive in head-to-head games. Considering Buffalo's defensive problems, this should be a high-scoring game.
Second bet -total over 6.5 goals
