The match between Barys and Avangard will be tense and low-scoring. Both teams are struggling offensively and are likely to focus on defense. Barys doesn't score many goals, and Avangard has issues with goaltending. It's expected to be a game of survival, so choosing the under 5.5 total seems like a reasonable option.
Barys is not in the best form, lost the last two matches. Avangard, on the other hand, is demonstrating confident play and defeated Barys with a score of 4:0 in the last meeting. The team performs well in power play (best indicators in the league). Barys has problems on their home ice. It is expected that Avangard will win, possibly with a -1 handicap.
"Avangard is the clear favorite in the match against Barys, as the team from Omsk has a stronger lineup and more consistent performances. Barys is currently facing a serious crisis, having changed their coach, but issues with scoring and defense persist. Avangard has won the majority of the recent matches between the teams and holds the advantage in head-to-head meetings. Prediction: Avangard to win with a handicap."