LiontipsArizona vs Buffalo. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (December 18, 2022).
Command Analysis
Arizona are in 14th place in the West with 22 points to their name. It is highly unlikely that the team will be able to get into the playoffs, that being said, they have looked good in recent games. In the last three out of four games, the Coyotes celebrated success. They overcame Boston (4:3), Philadelphia (5:4 ОТ), and the Islanders (5:4).
Buffalo are in 12th place in the East, just five points behind the top-8. The Sabres also had several good games and collected points even in games against favorites. For instance, Buffalo beat Los Angeles (6:0) and Colorado (4:2), but suffered a defeat to Pittsburgh (1:3). The Sabres play open hockey and average three goals per game. Don Granato's men look their best in third periods, and the top scorer for Buffalo is Tage Thompson, who has already chalked up over 45 points.
Trends
СтавкаArizona IT over 2.5 goals
In 3 out of 4 games, Arizona scored more than 2 goals.
Tip and bets
Arizona won their previous home games and even got the upper hand over the Islanders. Buffalo are the favorite son paper, but we believe the Coyotes will eke out a win at home.
Our prediction - Arizona to win
Buffalo are unreliable on defense and on average concede three goals per game on road trips. Arizona scored a lot in recent games, so we expect them to deliver four goals in this fixture.
Second bet - Arizona IT over 3 goals
