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Buffalo vs Tampa: prediction for the NHL game
The Sabres take on the Lightning in the NHL on Monday night. What to expect from the teams? Our answer is in the prediction below.
Command Analysis
Buffalo Sabres
USABuffalo were on an eight-game losing streak, but the team managed to break it and crush Montreal with a score of 7:2. Forward Skinner had a fantastic game; he scored a double and provided three assists. The Sabres built on that success and won the following game, too - they beat St. Louis (6:2). But after a victory over the Blues, Buffalo lost to New Jersey (1:3).
Tampa Bay Lightning
USATampa were on a four-game winning streak, but broke it when they lost to Boston (3:5). Goalie Vasilevskiy saved only 82% of the shots he faced. Back at home, the Lightning bounced back and defeated St. Louis (5:2). Forwards Point and Kucherov earned three points each. The Lightning have regularly collected points away from home and are now looking to mount a winning streak again.
Trends
Ставка1st goal: Tampa
In 4 head-to-head games out of 6, Tampa scored first.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In 5 head-to-head games out of 6, the teams scored more than one goal in the first period.
Tip and bets
Buffalo showed fantastic performance in two games, surprising everyone with their game. However, we doubt the team will be able to maintain the same pace for a long time - they already lost to New Jersey, and Tampa are a very powerful opponent, too. The Lightning are in good form and should win this game.
Our prediction -Tampa to win
We predict a high-scoring game - both teams are used to an open style of hockey and regularly score large numbers of goals. In most head-to-head games, the teams scored more than six goals.
Second bet - total over 6 goals
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