LiontipsLos Angeles vs Colorado. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (May 8, 2021).
Command Analysis
Los Angeles are in the sixth position in the Western Division and have already lost their chances of going to the playoffs. The team will now benefit from dropping down to the seventh place to improve their draft chances. However, Los Angeles prefer to make their fans happy with some good hockey.
For that reason, the Kings beat Arizona way twice (3:2 and 4:2). At home Todd McLellan's men have lost 12 times in regulation time, but they rarely conceded more than three goals per game. Luckily, the Kings have no problems with the lineup, and almost all the main players, with the exception of Quick, are ready to play.
Colorado are demonstrating strength on the ice this season and are one of the leaders in the division. Of course, the team would like to take first place in order to get a weakened St. Louis in the first round of the playoffs. At the moment, however, they are four points behind Vegas, although they have one game in hand.
After a series of three victories, the Avalanche unexpectedly lost away to San Jose with a score of 2:3, although before that they had beaten the Sharks in overtime - 5:4. We can't say that currently Jared Bednar's men are showing a high-quality game in defense because in each of the last three matches they conceded three goals.
Trends
Ставка1st Period: Total Under 1.5
In 3 games out of 4, the teams scored less than two goals in the first period.
Ставка3rd period: Los Angeles To Score
Los Angeles have scored in the third period in 3 out of 4 games.
Tip and bets
We think that Colorado are the clear favorite of the fixture, but at the same time, it's been a long time since they beat Los Angeles away with a high score. Plus, the Kings are now in good form and have won two games in a row, while the Avalanche had two difficult away games against San Jose.
Our prediction is Los Angeles to win with Asian handicap (+1.5)
Games between these teams very rarely have a large number of goals. Also, at home the Kings do not concede a lot. Most likely, the upcoming match it is best to bet on total under.
Second wager - total under 5.5 goals.
