LiontipsColorado vs Minnesota. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (October 1, 2021).
Command Analysis
The Colorado Avalanche looked great in the previous season and were considered one of the main contenders for the Stanley Cup. However, after topping the Central Division table in the regular season, they were knocked out by Vegas in the second round of the playoffs (2-4). In the first playoff round, the Avalanche ousted St. Louis (4-0).
The Avalanche have some changes in their roster. The main goaltender Philipp Grubauer left for the Seattle Kraken. Colorado signed defenceman Ryan Murray and forward Artem Anisimov in order to strengthen the team.
The Minnesota Wild showed an excellent productive game in the last season. The Wild were not afraid of any opponents and looked interesting against traditionally strong teams. Dean Evason's charges have set themselves a high bar, and everyone will expect good results from them in the new season.
The Wild extended their contract with Kirill Kaprizov, who was one of the best players for them last season but had to say goodbye to such forwards as Marcus Johansson and Zach Parise. In their first preseason game, Minnesota lost to St. Louis with a score of 2:6.
Trends
Ставка2nd period: Colorado to score
In the last 5 games against Minnesota, Colorado scored in the second period.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5
In the previous game of Colorado, three goals were scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
Colorado have a stronger team than Minnesota on paper. The Avalanche looked good against Vegas in the last preseason game, and the Wild, on the contrary, were crushed by St. Louis. If the key performers of Avalanche will play today, Colorado will win this game.
Our prediction - Colorado to win
Both sides play open attacking hockey and the matches between them almost always are exciting to watch. We suggest playing the total over.
Second wager - total over 5.5 goals
