SKA is having a successful season, confidently leading the Western Conference and meeting practically no competition - 23 wins in 25 games with the 91:43 overall scoring.
Sochi has always been among KHL outsiders, but this season is especially weak - 19 losses in 22 games with the 42:76 goal difference.
A clear favorite meets against a clear outsider, SKA scored 46 goals in 14 games on home ice (an average of over 3 per game), and Sochi conceded 33 goals in 9 away games. We believe the hosts will be able to score at least 4 goals against such a modest opponent.
Our prediction: SKA St. Petersburg to score at least 4 goals. We recommend the “1 Over 3.5” bet, odds 1.57
