LiontipsVegas vs Minnesota. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (May 25, 2021).
Command Analysis
Vegas started their playoffs quite badly, as in the first game the team was defeated by Minnesota in overtime (0:1). But the Knights made a comeback and won a confident victory in the return game with a score of 3:1. Goaltender Fleury saved 87% of the shots.
Then the Golden Knights had to play away, where the team won two more victories (5: 2 and 4: 0). The Knights showed excellent play on the defensive, preventing the opponent from using most of their dangerous moments. Now Vegas is one step away from reaching the quarterfinals of the Stanley Cup.
Minnesota were unable to maintain the same pace at which they played during the regular season. Only in the first game against Vegas did the Wild score a victory. In three other games, Minnesota were unreliable in defense and suffered devastating defeats (2: 5 and 0: 4).
The top scorer of the team, Kaprizov, hasn't scored at all in the series and only gave one assist. Most likely, Minnesota will finish their performance in the playoffs after this game. The opponent outperforms them on class alone.
Trends
СтавкаMinnesota to score first
In three out of four head-to-head games, Minnesota opened the scoring.
Ставка1st period: total under 0.5
In three out of five head-to-head games, the teams didn't score in the first period.
Tip and bets
Minnesota could have competed for the quarterfinals, but the team is not in the best form, which is why they cannot really impose a fight on Vegas. The Knights, as expected, took the lead in the series without any problems and now have an excellent chance to advance to the next round.
Our prediction is Vegas to win
It is not worth expecting for a high-scoring game, since the teams will most likely sit back in defense, especially Minnesota. So there is a great opportunity to bet on a total of under 5.5 goals.
Second prediction -total under 5.5 goals
