LiontipsVegas vs Colorado. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (June 7, 2021).
Command Analysis
Vegas won the series against Minnesota with a score of 4:2, thus making it to the quarterfinals, where they had to face Colorado. In the first game against the Avalanche, the Golden Knights unexpectedly suffered a crushing defeat (1:7). Goaltender Lehner had a bad day, stopping only 81% of the shots.
The Knights had a much better second game, but still could not beat the opponent, losing in overtime (2:3). Only at the home court Peter DeBoer's charges took revenge with a score of 3:2. This time the goal was defended by Fleury, who gave a more solid performance than his teammate.
Colorado were on a five-game winning streak before the start of the playoffs. In the first round, the Avalanche continued to smash their opponents, winning the series against St. Louis with a score of 4:0. In the quarterfinals, Colorado were matched with Vegas, scoring two more victories at home (7:1 and 3:2 OT).
Only in the third game of the quarterfinals, the winning streak of the Avalanche was interrupted. It had reached 11 games when the team lost to the Golden Knights (2:3). Colorado allowed the opponent to create too many dangerous chances, which lead to their defeat.
Trends
СтавкаGoal in each period - no
In two head-to-head games in a row, the teams didn't score in each period.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In two head-to-head games out of three, the teams have scored more than one goal in the first period.
Tip and bets
Vegas was finally able to prove their worth at home. Colorado were close to winning again but made a few mistakes in defense, which cost them the game. The Golden Knights are playing at home again, so they have excellent chances to level the score.
Our prediction is Vegas to win with a handicap (0)
The stakes are high, so most likely, the teams will play carefully, and we shouldn't be expecting a high-scoring game. Thus it is better to opt for total under 5.5 goals
