LiontipsWashington vs Pittsburgh. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (April 30, 2021).
Command Analysis
Washington are on the first line of the standings of the Eastern Division with a total of 68 points. The team, as a rule, develops winning streaks, and probably wants to advance to the playoffs from a leading position. After an unsuccessful match against Boston (3:6), Peter Laviolette's players won three matches in a row against Islanders.
It is worth mentioning, that in two out of three games against Islanders, Washington did not concede a single goal in regulation time. The Capitals are still the most productive club in the division, scoring an average of about four goals per game, but also conceding about three.
Pittsburgh are just one point behind Washington, which makes the upcoming game even more exciting. The team could have overtaken the Capitals if they didn't lose their streak of four victories. At home, the Penguins beat New Jersey three times, and defeated Boston (1:0), but lost to the Bruins 1:3 in the return game.
In away games, Mike Sullivan's players can't boast similar results, and they win fewer games in regulation time. In addition, the team lost 12 matches out of 24 and conceded more than three goals per game on average.
Trends
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5
In four head-to-head games out of seven, more than one goal was scored in the first period.
СтавкаPittsburgh's total under 3 goals
In their last three games against Washington, the Penguins have scored less than three goals.
Tip and bets
We believe that Washington at home should be stronger than Pittsburgh. The Penguins have been doing well at home this season, but lost half of their games away. In addition, the Capitals are playing well in defense at the moment, while Sullivan's men away concede at least three goals per game.
We believe, that it will be Washington to win.
Both teams are highly resultative, so their head-to-heads often turn out to be interesting, with many goals scored by both opponents. We believe that the upcoming game won't disappoint either.
Our second bet is on total over 5.5 goals.
