BUF Sabres vs SEA Kraken Prediction: Buffalo is a convenient opponent for Seattle

Prediction for the NHL match which will take place on January 12. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Buffalo

The end of December was successful for Lindy Ruff and his team. Remember, then they managed to break a streak of 13 losses in a row and three victories in a row - 7:1 over the Islanders, 6:2 over Chicago and 4:2 over St. Louis. However, the Christmas magic ended quickly and a losing streak followed. Then the Sabres fell short against Dallas, Colorado and Vegas. To be fair, the calendar was difficult, but in the game before last, Buffalo managed to take points away from Washington, and then sealed the success with a crushing victory over Ottawa - 4:0. Despite this, Buffalo continues to occupy the last line in the East, having two points less than the penultimate Philadelphia - 37.

Seattle

Seattle's playoff chances are slowly fading away. With each game the team is slipping further and further away from the playoff zone, currently sitting in 13th place with 37 points. Eighth-ranked Vancouver has a nine-point lead over the Krakens, which will be extremely difficult to win back, given Seattle's current form. Dan Bylsma's team has not known victory in the last four games. If with the Canucks it was able to give a fight, losing on a shootout, then Edmonton, New Jersey and Columbus coped with the Kraken in regulation time.

Buffalo vs Seattle Statistics

Buffalo is a convenient opponent for Seattle. So, in the last five face-to-face meetings on the account of the Kraken are four victories. The Sabres, in turn, won once.

Stats Betting

• In 6 of the last 13 home matches involving the Buffalo Sabres team, a draw was recorded in regulation time.
• Buffalo Sabres suffered a defeat in regulation time in 5 of the last 6 matches against Seattle Kraken.
• Seattle Kraken scores 2 or less pucks in 8 of the last 11 matches.
• Buffalo Sabres conceded more than 2 pucks in 15 of the last 20 matches.
• Buffalo Sabres conceded more than 2 pucks in 12 of the last 17 home games.
• Buffalo Sabres did not win in regulation time in 17 of the last 21 matches.

Expert Betting Tips

In this pairing, Lindy Ruff's wards have more chances to win. Buffalo approaches the match on an emotional high after victories over Washington and beat Ottawa. In addition, we should not forget that the Sabres will play in their home arena, where they have earned most of their points. Seattle, in turn, suffers setback after setback, conceding an average of four pucks. In general, we suggest with reinsurance to bet on the final victory of the first collective at a good rate.