San Jose vs Vegas. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (May 13, 2021).

Command Analysis

San Jose are currently playing a home series, which is at four games at the moment. The series kicked off with a defeat from Colorado (4:5 OT). Goaltender Jones stopped only 83% of the shots, which is not a good performance. In the return game, the Sharks took revenge on the Avalanche, winning with a score of 3:2. This time the goal was defended by Korenar, who was much more reliable than his teammate.
later the Sharks played against Arizona and suffered a 2:5 defeat. The defense wasn't able to stop the opponent's pressure, the Coyotes created too many dangerous attacking chances. San Jose also lost the return match against Arizona (4: 5 OT).

Vegas have had many setbacks lately, with just one win in regulation time out of seven games. That was a victory over St. Louis (4:1). Striker Smith became the best player with a hat-trick. The main reason for lost points was serious mistakes in defense, which in general is unusual for the Golen Knights.
The Knights had three home games, beating the Blues twice and losing to Colorado (1:2). In that game, the attacking line just couldn't use the chances, which doesn't happen so often. Vegas continue to be the leader in the Western Division table even with that recent inconsistent performance.
Trends
Ставка1st Period: Total Under 1.5
In just one head-to-head game out of five, the teams have scored more than one goal in the first period.
СтавкаVegas to score 1st
Only in two out of eight head-to-head games, San Jose opened the scoring.
Tip and bets
Vegas are the strongest team in the West despite their recent setbacks, so beating San Jose shouldn't be a problem for them. Especially if the Knights improve their play in defense. So in this fixture, there is no point betting on an outsider.
Our prediction is Vegas to win.
San Jose have had serious defensive problems lately, which is why the team often suffers devastating defeats. In head-to-head games, clubs also score efficiently, so we think it is better to opt for total over.
Our second wager - total over 5.5 goals











