Lokomotiv, which reached the final of the Gagarin Cup last season, continues to play confidently this year. In 12 rounds, the Yaroslavl club has 21 points and leads the Western Conference.
Over the last couple of years, SKA has weakened considerably and lost ground, and this season has not been particularly successful either - 7 wins and 5 losses, 3rd place in the Western Conference. Although SKA still has the status of the top club in the KHL.
Nominally Lokomotiv looks the favourite today, but there is still a chance that the game will end in overtime. Expect a lot of pucks today, Lokomotiv is scoring quite a lot on home ice this season, but lacks a quality defence.
Prediction: at least 6 goals to be scored. We recommend the "Over 5.5" bet, odds 2.37
