Buffalo vs. Utah. NHL match prediction and bets

Current form

Buffalo continues to be in terrible shape, and the losing streak has already reached five games. The team performed poorly away to the Islanders, where they were unable to show their attacking potential at all, losing to the Islanders dry (0:3). True, it is worth noting that the Blades made even more shots at the goal than their opponents, but their implementation was zero. Returning to the home arena, the team rehabilitated itself and was able to show all its power, but this was not enough. The Sabres fought with Colorado and suffered an offensive defeat in regulation time with a difference of only one puck (4:5). This time, the defensive line showed itself from the worst side, as well as goalkeeper Luukkonen, who could not cope with a huge number of shots.

Continuing to play at home, Ruff men met another clear favorite, Winnipeg, and this time lost in overtime (2:3). What is especially noteworthy is that Buffalo could have easily finished the game with a victory in regulation time, but the referees did not count the goal scored just two minutes before the final whistle, which hit the players' morale hard. Due to such a long decline, the club has already dropped to 12th place in the Eastern Conference standings, with only 25 points.

Disqualifications and injuries

Buffalo also has serious problems with the roster. The club has four players in the infirmary: Dahlin, Greenway, Lafferty, Samuelsson.

Interesting trends for betting

• On average, Buffalo allows 3.11 goals per game.

The Sabres continue to have defensive issues and are often allowing a lot of goals.

• On average, a team receives 10.5 penalty minutes per match.

It is also worth noting the club terrible discipline, which leads to frequent removals.

Current form

For a long period of time, Utah has not been able to start earning points consistently, alternating victories with defeats. After a tough away victory against Montreal (3:2 OT), the team returned to their home arena, where they met Edmonton and were one step away from another victory, but it came down to overtime, where they had to suffer an offensive defeat with a score of 3:4. Goalie Weimelka did not show his best performance, which the Oilers took advantage of, having recovered from a score of 0:2. It seemed that after such a blow the team would not be able to recover quickly and would again lose to the clear favorite, especially on the road, but this did not happen. The former Arizona played against Vegas and left them no chance of success, defeating them dry with a score of 6:0. It is difficult to even single out any of the players, since many distinguished themselves with effective actions.

Returning to their arena, Tourigny men faced another clear favorite, Dallas, and put up a decent fight, but still lost by one goal (1:2). It is worth noting that Utah made many more shots than the Stars, but their implementation was almost zero. In general, this season is not going well for the club. So far, the move has not affected the team for the better, and at the moment it is only in 13th place in the Western Conference table, with 24 points.

Disqualifications and injuries

Utah also has some serious roster issues, with Durzi, Ingram, Lamouriez and Marino out of the upcoming game.

Interesting trends for betting

• On average, Utah scores 2.8 goals per game.

Utah hasn't been particularly productive on offense this season, which is why they often can't compensate for their defensive lapses.

• On average, a team receives 12 penalty minutes per match.

It is also worth noting the very weak discipline of the club. The team constantly breaks the rules and gives an advantage to opponents.