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Buffalo vs. Utah: NHL Match Prediction
Buffalo will play at home on December 7, where, with the support of fans, they will try to give Utah a worthy rebuff. Our experts have prepared a forecast in which they will talk about the clubs' latest matches, as well as draw conclusions about their form. You can also read the most current bets below
Command Analysis
Buffalo Sabres
USACurrent 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.
Utah Hockey Club
USACurrent 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.
Trends
Bet First Goal: Utah
In three of the four head-to-head games, Utah has opened the scoring
1.97Bet 2nd period: total under 1.5 goals
In four of the six head-to-head games, the teams failed to score a goal in each period.
2.41Tip and bets
Utah has a great opportunity to earn points again. The team will meet Buffalo, which has been having serious problems in every match lately. Even home walls do not help the Blades achieve success, which the club from Slot Lake is quite capable of taking advantage of. Indeed, recently, Turinha charges have often given a worthy rebuff even to clear favorites, which means the team is close to optimal shape, which will allow them to win over the Sabres. In addition to this, bookmakers give a very high coefficient for the success of the guests, which we suggest taking advantage of.
Our prediction is Utah to win with a handicap of (0) at 2.10
Bet on total
In the upcoming match, we can expect a large number of goals scored for one reason only. Both clubs cannot boast of a reliable game in defense and often allow their opponents to realize their attacking potential.
Forecast - total over 5.5 goals for 1.79
Bet on the outcome of the first period
However, we must not forget that Buffalo will be playing in the upcoming match at home, where, with the support of the fans, it is quite capable of giving Utah a worthy rebuff at the start of the match and is unlikely to allow its opponent to gain an advantage at the end of the opening period.
Prediction - Buffalo win in the first period with a handicap of (0) for 1.79
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