LiontipsColumbus vs Nashville. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (May 6, 2021).
Command Analysis
Columbus were finally able to end their nine-game losing streak, beating Detroit (1:0 B). But sadly the team was unable to build on their success, and they lost again, to Carolina (1:2 OT). Back at their home court, the Blue Jackets faced Nashville, again losing points (3:4 OT). The defense could not hold back the opponent's pressure, which is why the Predators had too many dangerous chances.
The long downturn at the end of the season put an end to the Jackets' dreams of competing for the Stanley Cup. Now the team is in the last line in the Central Division table with 44 points.
Nashville keep pressing on and earning points. Out of five games, the team lost only one against Florida (4:7). The defense of the Predators was very unreliable and allowed the opponent to take 55 shots on target. Then the Predators barely snatched a win over Dallas (1:0 OT).
Away the Predators beat Columbus 4:3 in overtime. Defender Josi deserved praise for his assist and two scored goals. Nashville are the main contender for the playoffs from the fourth position in the table.
Trends
СтавкаGoal In Each Period - No
In two out of three head-to-head games, the teams didn't score in each period.
СтавкаColumbus To Score 1st
In four out of six head-to-head games, Columbus scored first.
Tip and bets
Nashville are extremely motivated to win this fixture, as the team needs to earn points to keep Dallas away from fourth place in the table. Columbus are just playing out the rest of the games, and given their weak form, we think that it makes more sense to bet on the Predators.
Our prediction is Nashville to win.
Lately, Nashville have been showing pretty efficient performance. Given Columbus's weak defense, the Predators can score more than two goals. Only in one game out of eight, the Predators couldn't score more than two.
The second prediction is Nashville's individual total over 2.5 goals
