LiontipsSt. Loius vs Colorado. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (May 22, 2021).
Command Analysis
St. Louis are having a controversial season and hardly deserve to go further, because, objectively, they are weaker than Colorado at the moment. The two away games have clearly shown the Blues' disadvantage in class, speed, and other aspects. We remind you that in the first two games of the series the Blues lost with scores of 1:4 and 3:6, and in neither they had any real chances of snatching a win.
In the previous games, the result was kind of decided by the 24th minute, as Craig Berube's charges conceded three goals in a row. They did come back and minimized the goal difference, but had no time to take the lead.
Colorado have set the highest goal for themselves this season, as they attempt to win the Stanley Cup. They definitely do not plan to spend a lot of energy in the confrontation against St. Louis. The Avalanche have a few insignificant injuries in the squad, but they do not experience any difficulties in this regard.
Jared Bednar's squad is actively putting pressure on the opponent at every corner of the court and does not give them space. They also take shots as often as possible. We can say that the Avalanche have seized the initiative in the series by getting two home wins.
Trends
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5
In four H2H games out of five, more than one goal was scored in the first period.
Ставка3rd period: Colorado To Score
In the last two games against St. Louis, the Avalanche scored in the third period.
Tip and bets
We think that St. Louis have a very small chance of turning the tide of this series. Sure, they are playing at home now, but this season Colorado cope well with away pressure and will most likely be able to win again, especially since the last two games ended in their favor with a difference of three goals.
Our prediction - Colorado to win.
The Avalanche dictate their terms to the opponent and act very efficiently in the attacking zone, constantly taking shots at the goal. St. Louis have to adjust and try to even the score, and as a result, we often see a large number of goals scored in the head-to-head.
Second bet - total over 5.5 goals
