LiontipsPittsburgh v New Jersey. Predictions and Betting Tips for NHL
Command Analysis
Lately, Pittsburgh have played most of their games away, and we should say, they have been quite successful. The team had an away streak of six matches, losing only to Boston (5:7) and Rangers (4:8). Returning to their home arena, the Penguins suffered a defeat from Philadelphia (1:2 B).
Then the Penguins had two games against Buffalo, in the first of which they came out on top (3:2), but then, to the disappointment of their fans, they lost with a score of 2:4. Goaltender DeSmith had an average game, having blocked only 89% of the shots. Back at home, Pittsburgh beat New Jersey in a barnburner (7:6). All the first-line players deserved high praise.
New Jersey sadly haven't gained good form yet, and are currently on a losing streak that has reached seven matches. In these games, the Devils failed to score a single point. Only in the match against Pittsburgh did the team have real chances to make a comeback, thanks to lighting the lamp six times in the third period. But they still had to concede the game (6:7).
The Devils are on the penultimate line in the Eastern Division standings with 34 points. But if the club continues to show such weak results, then very soon New Jersey will fall back to the last position.
Trends
СтавкаPittsburgh to score in each period: yes
In three head-to-head matches in a row, Pittsburgh have scored in each period.
СтавкаCrosby's total over 0.5 goals
Pittsburgh striker Crosby has scored in five games out of six.
Tip and bets
Pittsburgh had every chance to defeat New Jersey in the first game. But the team had serious setbacks in their defense, which is why the opponent was close to a comeback. If the Penguins will be a bit more reliable in defense this time, the Devils will have no chance of winning.
Our prediction is Pittsburgh to win with a handicap (-1.5).
Pittsburgh love to play open hockey, which obviously leads to a great show and many scored goals. New Jersey often make mistakes in defense, so it won't be too difficult to break through the total over.
Second wager - total over 5.5 goals.
