LiontipsVegas vs Montreal. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL
Command Analysis
Vegas have been gaining momentum during the playoffs and is now, perhaps, are in optimal shape. The Knights' hardest series so far was against Minnesota. Then they made a comeback against Colorado, winning 4:2. They started to use their chances better and have been scoring at least three goals per game.
In addition, Marc-André Fleury is excellent in the goalbox, in the previous game against Montreal he stopped 28 shots in total. Peter DeBoer's charges conceded the only goal while shorthanded. By the way, the team plays much better at home than away, and during the Stanley Cup, they only lost once in regulation time.
Few had expected that Montreal would make it to the Stanley Cup semifinals this year, as the team showed inconsistent results this year and was even forced to replace the head coach. However, the Canadiens found their game and improved their teamwork.
However, the Canadiens normally do a great job only if they concede no more than two goals per game, and in any other case they run into problems. In the series against Vegas, all the players have to get involved, not just the leaders, since the top scorers are closely guarded and the opponents do not give them space.
Trends
Ставка1st Period: Total Over 1.5
In four H2H games out of five, more than one goal was scored in the first period.
Ставка1st Period: Vegas To Score
In three previous games out of four, the Knights scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
In the first game, Vegas showed that they do not plan to lose to Montreal at home. The Knights made good use of their chances and allowed the opponent to score the only goal when they were shorthanded. They were attacking well, and we believe that they will prevail in the second game of the series.
Our prediction - Vegas to win
The games between the teams are quite often high-scoring because both teams have a strong line of attack. The last game turned out to be exciting, and it is likely that in the upcoming match we will see six goals or more.
Second wager - total over 5.5 goals
