Stadium: KeyBank Center (Buffalo).
Referee: Corey Syvret.
6.04.2025 02:00
Prediction for the NHL-1 match between Buffalo vs Tampa Bay, which will take place on April 6th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the teams' conditions! Several betting options are available.
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Lindy Ruff is doing his best to win back the management's trust, but he should've started doing that a couple of months ago. The Sabres are pretty much guaranteed to miss out on the cup, and even if they win the last eight games they've got left, it won't make any difference. The gap to eighth-place Montreal is 11 points.
Buffalo is approaching the game with Tampa in great condition. In the last five games, they beat Pittsburgh, Washington and twice Ottawa, but lost to Philadelphia, who were missing a few players.
Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is as close as possible to an early trip to the NHL playoffs. Now, the team just needs to keep up the good work. If the Lightning finish fourth at the end of 82 games, they'll face Florida, and if they finish third, they'll go up against New Jersey. Of course, the second layout is more promising, which is why in the remaining games John Cooper's team will fight with Toronto for bronze in the East. Right now, the Leafs have a three-point lead. The Lightning are coming to Buffalo after four wins and one loss, with a total score of 24:7.
H2H Meetings
Buffalo is not an ideal opponent for Tampa. In the last five head-to-head meetings, the Lightning has won two and the Sabres won three.
Bookmakers' Options
The bookie company 1xbet thinks the Tampa Bay team will be stronger in the next NHL meeting. You can bet on the Lightning to win in regulation time at 1.81, and in overtime or a shootout at 1.50. If you think the Sabres will win (including OT and BUL), you can get 2.80, and if you think they'll win in three periods, you can get 3.58.
The pros at the bookie's office set the total at 5.5 pucks. For a bet on the total over 5.5, they're offering a cool 1.51, and for the opposite bet, it's 2.41.
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Expert Betting Tips
Bookies think the second team will win, and we think they're right. In practice, Buffalo just can't keep up a winning pace for very long. Soon they'll just run out of steam and go back to their old ways. Tampa Bay is also really motivated for the tournament. John Cooper's team is currently in third place in the East, fighting with Toronto. We think the Lightning won't take their chances in a duel with an outsider.
Our picks:
W2 for 1.81 at 1xbet
IT2O (3.5) for 1.71 at betway
CS 2:5 for 15.00 at bet365
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