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Buffalo vs. Calgary: NHL Match Prediction
Buffalo will try to continue its winning streak on November 9 and this time will meet Calgary. The Flames have not been showing the best results lately, and it will be even more difficult for the team to prove themselves on the road. Will the Flames be able to cling to points in the upcoming match? Our experts have prepared a forecast that will help you decide on your bets
Command Analysis
Buffalo Sabres
USACurrent form
Buffalo has been in a slump recently, which is why they have not been able to achieve the desired result for three games in a row. In the first match, the team was unable to give a worthy response to the current Stanley Cup holder, Florida, suffering a crushing defeat with a score of 2:5. Goalie Luukkonen showed his worst side, reflecting only 82% of the shots. The team was also unable to cope with the Islanders (3:4) and Detroit (1:2). True, in these matches, the Sabres were already close to success, as they showed a very active game in attack, but were a little unlucky in converting dangerous moments in the opponent zone.
The "blades" managed to break the losing streak and rehabilitate themselves in front of the fans at home, where they crushed Ottawa with a score of 5:1. This time, the scoring was in full order, and in particular, it is worth praising forward Peterka, who scored twice and also gave an assist. Few could have expected that the Sabres would be able to consolidate their success away from home against the clear favorites, the Rangers, but Ruff charges not only won, but crushed the "cops" with a difference of five goals (6:1). It is difficult to even single out any of the players, since almost all of them distinguished themselves with scoring actions. Despite the points earned, the club continues to remain only in 11th place in the Eastern Conference table, since the start of the season was far from the most successful.
Disqualifications and injuries
It is worth noting that Buffalo has absolutely no problems with the roster. All players are in the lineup, and the infirmary remains empty.
Interesting trends for betting
- Buffalo averages 3.3 goals per game
The Sabres have been very productive offensively and have consistently scored a lot of goals throughout the season.
- The Blades average 11 penalty minutes per game.
The team has serious problems with discipline, which leads to frequent removals.
Calgary Flames
CanadaCurrent form
Calgary approached the regular season in excellent shape, thanks to which they showed excellent results at the start, consistently beating almost all opponents on their way, thanks to which they currently occupy the seventh line in the Western Conference table. However, a long series of successful performances gave way to a natural decline, which continues to this day. In eight matches, the team was able to win only two victories, and only one of them in regulation time. The Flames played at home, where they took advantage of New Jersey not-so-best condition and won a dry victory (3:0). It is impossible not to note the efforts of goalkeeper Vladar, who reflected all the shots, thereby making a "dry". The second victory was snatched from Montreal on the road (3:2 OT). Remarkably, the Lights were just one step away from another defeat, but sent the game into overtime thanks to a goal by Coronato just three minutes before the final whistle.
Then the Huskies' charges went to visit Boston, where they were able to give a worthy rebuff to their opponent and again made a comeback in the third period, but this time they lost in overtime (3:4). In the remaining matches they had to suffer defeats, and not without routs. Calgary played terribly in matches with Vegas (0:5) and Utah (1:5).
Disqualifications and injuries
Calgary has only one significant loss. The team will play in the upcoming match without forward Anthony Mantha, who debuted for the Flames this season and started the regular season quite confidently, scoring seven points.
Interesting trends for betting
- Calgary is allowing an average of 3.14 goals per game.
At the beginning of the season, the team showed confident play in defense, but due to the decline, it seriously damaged its statistics on the number of goals conceded.
- The Flames converted just 17% of their power play attempts.
The team scored almost all of its goals at even strength and continues to have problems making use of the extra player on the court.
Trends
Goal in each period bet - yes
In three of the four head-to-head matches, the teams scored a goal in each period
1.45Bet 3rd period: total over 1.5 goals
In four head-to-head games in a row, the teams scored more than one goal in the third period
1.50Tip and bets
Buffalo is the favorite in the upcoming match, as the team has gained great momentum and after two defeats of its opponents has gained serious confidence in its abilities, which will help it achieve success in the upcoming match. It is also worth considering the fact that the Sabres will play at home, where with the support of fans they have even more chances for success. Calgary continues to experience problems from match to match, and the team has not yet been able to establish a defensive game, which means that the attacking style of play of the Blades will be a big problem for the Flames. So we suggest betting in favor of the home team.
Our prediction is a Buffalo victory with a handicap of (0) at 1.72
Bet on total
Buffalo will once again try to impose open, attacking hockey on their opponent, which consistently leads to a large number of goals scored on both sides, since the Blades are not distinguished by a reliable game in defense and often concede themselves.
Forecast - total over 5.5 goals for 1.73
Bet on the outcome of the first period
Recently, Buffalo has started to create serious problems for its opponents already in the first period and has been steadily gaining an advantage at the end of the starting period, which is what we suggest betting on.
Prediction - Buffalo win in the first period with a handicap of (0) for 1.72
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