LiontipsNew Jersey vs Boston. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (May 5, 2021).
Command Analysis
New Jersey are on the seventh line of the standings. They often stay on a losing streak. Sure, every now and then the team has a good game, but it is not enough to compete with the top clubs throughout the season.
The Devils even managed to win three games in a row against Philadelphia, but the last match against Boston was once again disappointing. Lindy Ruff's charges couldn't score a single goal and for the first time this season lost to the Bruins in regulation time. They allowed the opponent to make 42 shots at their goal, three of which became goals.
Bostonoccupy the third line of the standings and they can still steal the second or even the first place. In the second half of the season, the Bruins have picked up form and started winning more often. Their defense is one of the most reliable in the division as well.
The Bruins are currently on a four-win streak. Before the game against New Jersey, they beat Pittsburgh (3:1) and defeated Buffalo twice (5:2 and 6:2). In the last five games, Bruce Cassidy's team hasn't conceded more than one goal per game.
Trends
Ставка1st Period: Total Under 1.5
In four head-to-head games out of five, less than two goals were scored in the first period.
Ставка1st period: Boston Not To Score
In four out of five games against New Jersey, the Bruins have not scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
We think that after winning the last game, Boston have their minds set on winning the next one, too. New Jersey allow their opponents too many chances in their own zone, and at the same time, use their chances poorly. The Bruins, on the other hand, can score - and we are sure, they will.
Our prediction is Boston to win.
Almost all previous head-to-head matches had low-score results. The Bruins have been doing great on the defensive lately, and it will be very difficult for the Devils to get past this defense. We think it is best to bet on total under.
Our second bet - total under 5.5 goals.
