LiontipsIslanders vs Washington. Predictions and Betting Tips for NHL
Command Analysis
Islanders are currently on the second line of the Eastern Division standings and are tied with Washington in the number of scored points. Of course, the team has big plans for this season, and just getting to playoffs will not be enough. However, they have not been giving a very consistent performance lately.
Away the Islanders lost to Boston in two matches with a score of 1:4 and 0:3, respectively, but after that they got two win in the battles against Philadelphia (1:0 OT) and Rangers (6:1). In the two previous games, Barry Trotz's squad played great defensively and did not allow their opponents to score more than once.
Washington remain the top scoring club in the Eastern Division. The team is one of the most stable throughout this season and does not lose more than two matches in a row. Despite this, now they began to alternate their victories with defeats.
For example, the Capitals were destroyed in a home game against Buffalo, which took everyone by surprise (2:5), and then later, after a confident victory over Philadelphia (6:3), they lost to Boston, now the score being inverted (3:6). The fact that Peter Laviolette's squad scores a lot is consolating, but at the same time they rarely concede less than three goals per game.
Trends
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5
In five Washington games in a row, more than one goal was scored in the first period
Ставка2nd period: Washington to score
In the past five matches, the Capitals have scored in the second period.
Tip and bets
We think Washington is capable of causing some problems for the Islanders. The Capitals will play an open game, and in this case it will be difficult for Trotz's team to deliver in defense. Moreover, the hosts rarely win this season in regulation time.
Our prediction is Washington to win with the Asian handicap (0)
Washington is one of the most resultative clubs in the NHL at the moment, therefore, in our opinion, it will not be difficult for them to score at least three goals against the Islanders. In almost all previous head-to-head games the Capitals did exactly that.
We suggest placing the second bet on Washington's individual total over 2.5 goals.
