Columbus vs. Buffalo: NHL Match Prediction

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Columbus Blue Jackets

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17 October 16:00 UTC

Buffalo Sabres

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Columbus will meet Buffalo on October 18 as part of the NHL regular season. Both teams have not shown the best quality game at the start of the season, mainly due to problems in defense. Who will be able to win the upcoming match? Our experts have prepared a forecast that will help you decide on bets

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction and Betting Tips (18.10.2024)

Command Analysis

Columbus Blue Jackets

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Current form

The start of the regular season was not easy for Columbus. In their first match, the team played away to Minnesota, where they were able to show an active game in attack, but this did not bring the desired result. Out of 33 shots, only two hit the target, which led to a defeat in regulation time with a score of 2:3. The Blue Jackets were able to rehabilitate themselves in front of the fans in the match with Colorado. The Jackets took advantage of the Avalanche terrible form and their lapses in defense, winning confidently (6:4). Oddly enough, this time the team made far fewer shots on goal, but achieved success due to high accuracy. In particular, it is worth praising the attacking line of the entire first link, each hockey player scored three points.

Returning to their home arena, Columbus faced an even more serious opponent in the form of Florida, which they had to lose by just one goal (3:4). It is worth noting that the Blue Jackets looked no worse than the current Stanley Cup champion.

Disqualifications and injuries

It should be noted that Columbus is currently experiencing serious problems with its roster. Of the forwards, Danforth, Voronkov and Jenner are in the infirmary, and defenseman Gudbranson and goalkeeper Merzlikin remain injured.

Interesting trends for betting

Columbus averages 3.6 goals per game

The Blue Jackets are showing a very productive game due to their active offensive actions.

The Blazers receive seven penalty minutes per game.

It is also worth noting the excellent discipline of the club, which allows it to constantly play with a full squad.

Buffalo Sabres

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Current form

Buffalo still can't start showing a decent game, losing in almost every match at the start of the regular championship. After two unsuccessful performances in the Global Series with New Jersey, the team returned to the home arena, where they continued to lose points, losing to Los Angeles with a score of 1:3. Home walls helped the Sabres create moments in attack, but their implementation seriously let them down, out of 33 shots only one hit the target. The Blades were able to get their first and so far only victory in a home match with Florida, defeating the favorite with a score of 5:2. Forward Tukh became the best player of the match, scoring a puck and also giving an assist.

As expected, the team failed to consolidate their success away from Pittsburgh, although they were very close to it, as they had already earned a significant advantage in the first period. However, Ruff charges completely lost it during the game, allowing their opponent to equalize the score, and then lost in overtime (5:6). This time, the defensive line failed, which the Penguins certainly took advantage of and made as many as 43 shots at the goal.

Disqualifications and injuries

Buffalo has virtually no problems with its roster, with only Aube-Kubel remaining among the injured players.

Interesting trends for betting

On average, Buffalo scores 2.6 goals per game.

So far, the Sabres have had problems both creating and finishing offensive chances.

The Blades failed to convert a single majority of their 15 attempts.

Also worth noting is Buffalo terrible power play.

Trends

Goal in each period bet - yes

In five out of six head-to-head matches, the teams scored a goal in each period

1.45

Bet 2nd period: total over 1.5 goals

In five of the six head-to-head matches, the teams scored more than one goal in the second period.

1.50

Tip and bets

2.01Columbus wins the match

It is not easy to determine the winner of the upcoming match, as both teams approached the regular championship not in the best shape and continue to show weak results. Bookmakers also agree with this, they cannot single out a favorite and give approximately equal odds for the teams to win. Still, it is worth considering that Columbus will play at home, where it definitely has a better chance of success. And in general, the Blue Jackets look much better than their competitor, which is especially true for the attacking line.

Our prediction is a Columbus victory in the match at 2.01

Do you agree with this bet?

1.77total over six goals

Bet on total

We believe that in the upcoming match we should expect a large number of goals scored, since both teams are not distinguished by reliable play in defense and are used to relying mainly on the attacking line.

Forecast - total over six goals for 1.77