LiontipsOttawa vs Montreal. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (May 6, 2021).
Command Analysis
Ottawa have lost all chances of getting into the playoffs. At the moment, the team is in the sixth position of the Northern Division, twelve points behind the Top-4. The Senators have four games left until the end of the regular season. In the last round, they managed to defeat Winnipeg (2:1).
Montreal have pretty much secured a ticket to the playoffs. Their closest pursuer Calgary are ten points behind, but the team played one extra game. The Canadiens have five fixtures left before the end of the regular season. It is important for the team to try and rise to the third position of the Northern Division. To do that, they need to overtake Winnipeg, who are currently performing extremely poorly, having lost in seven games in a row.
Trends
Ставка1st Period: Total Under 1.5
In the last three games of Montreal, less than 2 goals were scored in the first period
СтавкаGoal In Each Period - No
In three of the last four of Ottawa's games, this bet played.
Tip and bets
Ottawa are playing very open hockey since they have nothing to lose and just want to cheer up their fans a bit. Montreal are fighting for the third position. They have spent a lot of energy in recent games. We believe that the hosts are the favorite for the upcoming fixture. They have every chance to win.
Our prediction is Ottawa to win, taking into account OT and shootouts.
Montreal and Ottawa have not been scoring a lot recently. We believe that this won't change tonight. The guests really need points, so they won't risk unnecessarily from the first minutes. We suggest betting on total under.
Second bet - total under 6 goals.
