LiontipsMinnesota vs St. Louis. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL
Command Analysis
Minnesota are currently third in the standings and have 65 points in the asset. The team is having one of the best seasons in recent years and will most probably make the playoffs. The Wild are now fighting for second place, and they are just one point behind Colorado.
We must point out, that Dean Evason's men are in excellent form and are on a seven-game winning streak. They had a brilliant away streak and won two games against Arizona (5:2 and 4:1), then prevailed over Los Angeles (4:2) and San Jose (6:3). The advantage of the team is that it scores a lot and, on average, lights the lamp three times per game.
St. Louis is on the fourth line of the standings. Recently, the team has adjusted its game and started showing good results. Thanks to this, St. Louis have improved their position, and now they have one point more than Arizona, as well as three games in hand.
After being defeated by Colorado at home with a score of 2: 4, Craig Berube's charges took revenge on the Avalanche in two subsequent meetings - 5:3 and 4:1. However, defense remains one of their weaknesses, as they tend to concede at least three goals per game.
Trends
Ставка1st Period: total over 1.5
In four head-to-head games out of five, more than one goal was scored in the first period.
Ставка2nd period: Minnesota to score
In eight games in a row, the Wild have scored in the second period.
Tip and bets
In our opinion, Minnesota are in better form than St. Louis, even though the Blues have won two games in a row. At home the Wild look very strong and practically do not lose in regulation time. Considering that the guests have problems with the defense, we suggest betting on the Wild.
Our first wager - Minnesota to win with Asian handicap (0).
The last games of the Wil have been resultative, with more than three goals scored per game. St. Louis is also counting only on their attack this season, so we suggest betting on total over.
Our second prediction - total over 5.5 goals.
