LiontipsMinnesota vs St. Louis. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (April 30, 2021).
Command Analysis
Minnesota are occupying the third line of the standings and have earned a total of 65 points. The team is doing well this season and practically does not lose more than two games in a row, often staying on a winning streak. Before the previous match against St. Louis, the Wild have won in seven games in a row.
However, this was of little help. Dean Evason's team lost to the Blues with a score of 3:4, completely falling apart in the final twenty minutes. The team had an advantage of two goals, but they conceded three in the third period and gave the victory away in regulation time.
St. Louis have recently leveled up their game and please their fans with positive results. The team confidently occupies the fourth position of the Western Division and currently has 50 points. Before the victory over Minnesota, the Blues twice beat Colorado at home (5:3 and 4:1).
However, it is worth mentioning that for a long time the team has not been able to win more than three matches in a row. In addition, St. Louis this season cannot rely on the disciplined defense and as a result, they concede an average of about three goals per game.
Trends
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5
In eight out of ten appearances of St. Louis, more than one goal has been scored in the first period.
Ставка2nd period: Minnesota to score
For nine games in a row, Minnesota scores in the second period.
Tip and bets
Minnesota in the last match literally gave the victory away, completely failing the third period. In general, the Wild looked better than their counterpart and deserved at least to bring the matter to overtime. We think that in the upcoming match Minnesota will seize the advantage and try to make up for the previous bitter defeat.
We bet on Minnesota to win.
The last game was played in a defensive, closed style, and if it were not for three goals from St. Louis in the final period, the match would probably have ended with less than six goals. Most likely, the Wild will act more reliable on the defensive today, and therefore we won't see many goals.
Second bet - total under 5.5 goals.
