LiontipsCalgary vs Ottawa. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (May 10, 2021).
Command Analysis
After a confident victory over Edmonton (3:1), Calgary suddenly got crushed in the return game (1:4). The team's defense couldn't hold back the opponent's attack and allowed them to create too many dangerous moments. Back at home, the Flames lost again, this time to Winnipeg (0:4). Goaltender Markstrom had an awful game and stopped only 78% of the shots.
This season the Flames lost too many points, and they will miss the playoffs. The main problem of the team is their weak performance in attack, Calgary have one of the worst scoring stats in the division.
At the end of the season, Ottawa gained excellent form, and they are consistently earning points right now. In six games the team lost only to Montreal (2:3 OT). Most of the Senators' victories were earned at home, where they have been showing their best performance.
The team didn't have any problems beating Vancouver twice (2:1 and 6:3), they also won against Winnipeg (2:1) and Montreal (5:2). Away the Senators again defeated Winnipeg (4:2). The youngster Tim Stützle had a brilliant game and scored a hat-trick.
Trends
СтавкаGoal in each period - no
In two out of three head-to-head games, the teams didn't score in each period.
СтавкаOttawa to score 1st
In three out of four head-to-head games, Ottawa scored first.
Tip and bets
Calgary are not in their best form and they keep losing points. Ottawa, on the contrary, are showing good results and wins much more often than their opponent, even in away games. That is why we will bet on the guests.
Our prediction - Ottawa to win with a handicap (0).
Many goals were scored in the head-to-head. Only in two games out of nine, the teams scored less than five goals. So it is a good idea to bet on total over.
Second wager - total over 5.5 goals.
