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Vancouver vs. Buffalo: NHL Match Prediction
Vancouver will continue its home series on January 22, this time facing Buffalo. Our experts have prepared a betting tip in which they will tell you about the clubs' recent performances and help you decide on the best bets
Command Analysis
Vancouver Canucks
CanadaCurrent form
The series of away games for Vancouver turned out to be unsuccessful. Despite a good game in the first two games, where the team created dangerous moments, it was unable to achieve victory. In the game with Montreal, the Canucks lost in overtime with a score of 4:5, and in the game with Washington also in extra time with a score of 1:2. After these defeats, the killer whales went to visit Carolina, where they were unable to show their attacking potential at all. Over three periods, the team made only 14 shots on the opponent goal and ultimately lost with a score of 0:2. The team won its only victory in the game with Toronto. Despite problems in the attack, they managed to defeat the opponent dry with a score of 3:0. The key role was played by the accurate shots and confident play of goalie Lankinen, who saved the team from conceding goals several times.
Unfortunately, they failed to consolidate their success. Vancouver suffered a crushing defeat from the current leader of the Western Conference, Winnipeg, with a score of 1:6. Returning to their home arena, the club again failed to impose a worthy fight on Los Angeles, losing with a crushing score of 1:5. This time, Demko was in goal, but he also failed to cope with his task. It seemed that the team would continue to show terrible results, losing to all competitors on their way, but in a home match with Edmonton, they unexpectedly managed to win (3:2). Surprisingly, the Canucks played very confidently in defense and practically did not allow the opponent to create dangerous moments in their zone. Defenseman Hughes also showed a great game, scoring twice. Even despite such a protracted decline, the club is still one step away from the playoffs, occupying ninth place in the Western Conference table, and the gap from their closest competitor is one point.
Disqualifications and injuries
Vancouver has no problems with the roster, with only Juulsen and Joshua remaining in question.
Interesting trends for betting
- Vancouver converted 24% of its power play attempts.
Despite the fact that the team is not known for its active attacking play, it consistently takes advantage of its numerical superiority.
- On average, the Orcas allow 3.2 goals per match.
The club has been experiencing huge problems in defense this season.
Buffalo Sabres
USACurrent form
It seemed that Buffalo had found a path to stability and began to show impressive results. The victory over Washington (4:3 in a shootout) was a clear proof of this. The team was confidently moving towards success, but in the third period they missed an offensive puck and allowed the capital to tie the score. After this match, the Blades went to Ottawa and again demonstrated their power. The team showed impeccable play in defense: not a single puck was missed during the entire match, and the victory was a crushing 4:0. It is especially worth noting the magnificent play of goalie Luukkonen: he reflected all 35 shots and made a shutout.
Returning to their home arena, Buffalo was unable to continue to please the fans and suffered a 2:6 defeat in the match with Seattle. Despite a two-goal advantage until the middle of the match, the team was unable to hold on to it due to defensive errors. Luukkonen was not as reliable this time. However, the Sabres were able to rehabilitate themselves and regain the lost points in the match with a strong opponent, Carolina. The team won a confident 4:2 victory, and forward McLeod scored a hat trick, which made a huge contribution to the success. Unfortunately, this was the end of the club achievements. Continuing to play at home, the team fought against an opponent of its level, Pittsburgh, and was unable to give them a worthy rebuff, losing by three goals (2:5). This time Luukkonen played even worse, reflecting 77% of the shots. What is especially noteworthy is that the hosts made twice as many shots at the Penguins' goal, but this did not help them achieve success. Then Ruff charges went to visit the Krakens, where they played a return match and were unable to take revenge, suffering another defeat with a score of 4:6. Indeed, the team continues to be the main disappointment of the Eastern Conference, occupying the last line and having only 39 points.
Disqualifications and injuries
Buffalo has more problems with its roster. Greenway and McLeod will definitely not be able to participate in the upcoming match. Luukkonen is also a question mark.
Interesting trends for betting
- On average, Buffalo allows 3.3 goals per game.
The Sabres still can't get their defensive game together.
- The Sabres converted just 17% of their power play attempts.
The team also does not excel at realizing its numerical superiority.
Trends
Bet First Goal: Vancouver
Vancouver has opened the scoring in three of the four head-to-head games
1.72Goal in each period bet - yes
In four out of five head-to-head matches, the teams scored a goal in each period
1.45Tip and bets
Even despite their not-so-best form, Vancouver is a clear favorite in the upcoming match, for good reason. Firstly, the team looks much better than Buffalo this season and achieves success much more often, unlike the main outsider of the Eastern Conference. Secondly, the killer whales were able to defeat the clear favorite in a recent match, which will give the club additional confidence. One cannot ignore the fact that the Canucks will play at home, where with the support of the fans, the chances of success increase. But the Sabres continue to demonstrate very weak hockey. So we suggest not to take risks and make a confident bet in favor of the home team.
Our prediction is Vancouver win at 1.98
Bet on total
In the upcoming match, we should expect a large number of goals scored. Both teams are distinguished by a very weak game in defense and constantly allow their opponents to create and realize a huge number of dangerous moments in their zone. So as a second bet, we choose total over.
Betting Tip - total over 5.5 goals for 1.77
Bet on the outcome of the first period
Vancouver, due to its significant superiority over its opponent, will create pressure on Buffalo from the very first minutes of the match, which will ultimately allow the killer whales to earn an advantage at the end of the opening segment.
Prediction - Vancouver win in the first period with a handicap (0) for 1.61
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