LiontipsSt. Louis vs Minnesota. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (May 14, 2021).
Command Analysis
St. Louis had a three-game away streak that kicked off with a difficult fight with Vegas, that was lost in overtime (3-4 OT). The Blues could not keep the advantage of two goals, and as a result, they lost points. In the return game against the Golden Knights, the Blues lost again with a score of 1: 4. Goalie Husso was not very reliable and he stopped only 89% of the shots.
St. Louis managed to beat Los Angeles, but only in overtime (1:2). And suddenly, back at home, the Blues crushed Minnesota (4:0). This time, Husso had a great game and stopped all the shots and his goal.
For a long time, Minnesota were playing only at home. The home series was not very successful, as the Wild won only four times in seven games. They lost to St. Louis (3:4 and 4:5 OT) and Vegas (2:3 OT).
The away performance of Minnesota has been much better, they had been on a four-win streak, but in the last fixture were unexpectedly beaten by the Blues with a score of 0: 4. Minnesota's attack couldn't use their chances. Goalie Talbot had a rough night and stopped only 85% of the shots.
Trends
СтавкаGoal in each period - yes
In just one head-to-head game out of six, the teams didn't score in each period.
СтавкаSt. Louis to score 1st
In three head-to-head games in a row, St. Louis opened the scoring.
Tip and bets
St. Louis are an inconvenient opponent for Minnesota, and the Blues have earned more points in the head-to-head games. It is also worth noting, that the Blues have been in good form lately, and they shine at home.
Our prediction is St. Louis to win with a handicap (0)
In the head-to-head, the teams usually don't sit back and give a productive performance. In just one game out of four, the clubs failed to score more than five goals. So this is a great opportunity to bet on total over.
Second predction - total over 5.5 goals
