LiontipsChicago vs St. Louis. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (October 2, 2021).
Command Analysis
In the first preseason match, the Chicago Blackhawks hosted the Detroit Red Wings at home. This was a very exciting game, and it was impossible to tell who was going to win it until the very last minute. The Blackhawks enjoyed a comfortable advantage for a while, but the Red Wings managed to turn the game around (3:4). Chicago's goaltender Lankinen saved 30 out of 33 shots, but that didn't save his team from defeat.
Last season, the Blackhawks finished only 6th in the Central Division standings and didn't play in the Stanley Cup. This year, the team will make another attempt of reaching the playoffs.
The St. Louis Blues got off to a solid start in the preseason. The team crushed Minnesota with a score of 6:2. Striker Neil netted a hat-trick. In the second game, the Blues went against Dallas, who put up a good fight. St. Louis prevailed in overtime thanks to Sam Anas' goal.
The Blues suffered a defeat from Columbus away from home (2:5). The defensive line was unreliable, and both goalies were not on form in that fixture.
Trends
СтавкаGoal in each period - no
In 4 out of 5 head-to-head games, the sides failed to score in each period.
Ставка1st period: total under 0.5 goals
In 2 head-to-head games in a row, the teams didn't score in the first period.
Tip and bets
St. Louis are the underdogs in this match because they lost to Columbus with a crushing score. However, we believe that the Blues look more confident than the opposing side. We suggest hedging the bet with a zero handicap.
Our prediction - handicap (0) to St. Louis
The two sides don't always show productive play in head-to-head games; they scored over six goals in 2 out of 7 previous meetings.
Second wager - total under 6 goals
