LiontipsColumbus vs St. Louis. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (September 30, 2021).
Command Analysis
Columbus have already played two preseason matches. The Blues Jackets looked amazing in the first game against Pittsburgh. They defeated the Penguins with a score of 3:0, and striker Danforth gave two assists.
In their second match, the Blue Jackets unexpectedly lost to the Buffalo Sabres (4:5). By the end of the second period, Columbus had a three-goal advantage but they lost it in the last 20 minutes. The young goaltender Jet Greeves conceded three goals, and the Sabres scored a winner in overtime.
St. Louis are in optimal shape. They easily defeated Minnesota in the first preseason match with a score of 6:2. Striker James Neal had a great game and scored a hat-trick. We will also mention the performance of Ivan Barbashev, who netted a goal and gave an assist.
In the second match, the Blues went against Dallas. This was a more difficult game for St. Louis, and they snatched a victory in overtime (2:1 OT). Goaltender Binnington saved almost all of the shots.
Trends
СтавкаGoal in each period - yes
In 3 out of 4 head-to-head games, the teams scored in each period.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5
In 4 previous head-to-head games, the teams scored more than one goal in the first period.
Tip and bets
Today St. Louis look much more confident than Columbus. The Blue Jackets triumphed over Pittsburgh's second lineup but failed against one of the weakest teams of the last season. We are not convinced by the Blue Jackets and suggest betting on the favorites.
First tip - handicap (0) to St. Louis
The opponents almost never sit out on the defensive in head-to-head games. We are used to seeing multiple scoring chances and goals in the matches between St. Louis and ColumbusIn, so we will bet on the total over.
Second tip - total over 5.5 goals
