LiontipsAnaheim vs Arizona. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (September 30, 2021).
Command Analysis
The Anaheim Ducks were the weakest club in the Western Division last season. The team earned only 43 points. During the offseason, the Ducks managed to retain the core of their team and also signed forwards Tobias Rieder and Daniel O'Regan.
The Ducks have already played two games in the preseason. In the first match, the Ducks lost to Minnesota outside regulation (4:5). Then Anaheim redeemed themselves by defeating San Jose with a score of 6:3. Alexander Volkov and Kodie Curran scored a goal each and gave two assists.
The Arizona Coyotes showed excellent performance in the first matches of the preseason. The Coyotes defeated San Jose in overtime (5:4). Both sides made many mistakes on the defensive which resulted in a high-scoring game. In the second match, Arizona confidently outplayed Los Angeles with a score of 2:1. Goaltender Korenar had a nearly perfect game, saving most of the shots.
Last season, the Coyotes narrowly missed the playoffs, finishing on the 5th line of the Western Division standings.
Trends
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In 4 head-to-head games in a row, the teams scored more than one goal in the first period.
СтавкаAnaheim to score 1st
In 2 previous head-to-head games, Anaheim scored first.
Tip and bets
Anaheim have shown excellent performance at the home court against San Jose. Arizona have defeated both of their preseason opponents, but unlike the Ducks, they had some difficulties against the San Jose Sharks. We will bet on the Ducks' victory today - the team usually does well at home.
Our prediction - Anaheim to win with a handicap (0)
We expect a high-scoring game here because the opponents are not used to sitting out on the defensive. The two sides normally score a lot in head-to-head games, and that's why we will bet on the total over.
Second wager - total over 5 goals
