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Buffalo Sabres - Toronto Maple Leafs: NHL match betting tip
On April 16, Buffalo will try to break its losing streak, which has reached three games in a row. The team will play in the home arena, where they will face the clear favorite, in the person of Toronto. Our experts have prepared a betting tip that highlights the most optimal rates at the moment
Command Analysis
Buffalo Sabres
USACurrent form
Buffalo completed a three-match away streak, which turned out to be a complete failure. The team faced Columbus in the first match and was able to earn a significant two-goal advantage in the first period, but it was not possible to keep it. The Blue Jackets not only equalized the score in the final twenty minutes, but also took the lead, which eventually led the Sabres to defeat with a score of 2:3. Next, the team went on a visit to Florida, where they also imposed a worthy struggle on their competitor, but offensively lost in a shootout (2:3).
The blades played the worst away to Tampa Bay, where they could not cope with the opponent's powerful pressure, allowing him to realize a huge number of dangerous moments in his zone, which led to a crushing defeat with a score of 4:7. This time, the goal was defended by Raymer, who played very poorly. In total, he managed to deflect 77% of the shots. Nevertheless, it is worth noting that the club has long lost all chances of reaching the playoffs and is simply finishing the regular season, trying to cling to at least the 14th place in the Eastern Conference table.
Disqualifications and injuries
Greenway, Kozak, Power and Norris will not be able to participate in the upcoming match.
Interesting betting trends
- On average, Buffalo concedes 3.2 goals per game.
- The Sabres completed only 18% of the majority attempts.
Toronto Maple Leafs
CanadaCurrent form
Toronto has been in great shape for a long time and consistently earns points, beating almost all competitors in its path. Even the defeat from Florida did not affect the team and it continued to delight the fans with successful results. The Maple Leafs recovered on a visit to Tampa Bay, where they pulled out a heavy Victory in overtime (4:3). The first-line forwards Matthews and Marner showed a great game, scoring three points each. It was also not easy to consolidate success, in the duel with Montreal there were serious problems with the implementation of attacking chances and it was necessary to snatch victory again in extra time (1-0).
But the Maple Leafs showed a great game in the next match with Carolina, defeating it with a three-goal difference (4:1). This time, defender Reilly was the most productive, scoring an assistant hat-trick. Thanks to the points scored, the club confidently occupies the second place in the Eastern Conference table, where it looks like it will remain until the end of the regular season.
Disqualifications and injuries
Hakanpaa and Pacioretty remain in the infirmary.
Interesting betting trends
- On average, Buffalo concedes 3.2 goals per game.
- The Sabres completed only 18% of the majority attempts.
Trends
First Goalbet: Toronto
In three of the four head-to-head matches, Toronto opened the scoring
1.72The goalratein each period is yes
In four face-to-face matches out of five, the teams scored a goal in each period.
1.49Tip and bets
It is hard to believe that Buffalo is able to give a worthy rebuff to the obvious favorite, being far from optimal shape. The Sabres' decline is visible to the naked eye, so it's clearly not worth believing in the club's success. Toronto is still motivated to win, as it wants to strengthen its position in the Eastern Conference table as much as possible, and for this it lacks only one point scored. We believe that the leafs will continue to delight fans until the end of the regular season and will defeat the underdog.
Our prediction is that Toronto will win in 2.00
Bet on the total
Also, in the upcoming match, it is quite possible to expect a large number of abandoned goals. Buffalo cannot boast of a reliable defensive game and constantly concedes a large number of goals. Toronto, in turn, is one of the most productive clubs in the league. This combined should make the meeting very intense.
Betting Tip – total more than 5.5 goals in 1.78
Betting on the outcome of the first period
Toronto, due to its enormous advantage over its opponent, should create powerful pressure on Buffalo from the first minutes of the match, which it clearly cannot cope with and will allow the Maple Leafs to gain an advantage at the end of the opening period.
Prediction – Toronto wins in the first period with a handicap (0) in 1.62
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