LiontipsCalgary vs Vancouver. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (October 2, 2021).
Command Analysis
The Calgary Flames have suffered their third defeat in a row; they lost to the NHL newbies Seattle Kraken with a score of 3:4 (OT). The Flames could have been defeated in regulation but managed to level the score two minutes before the siren. The goaltender Valdar could only save 85% of the shots.
Before that, the Flames yielded to Vancouver and Edmonton (2:4 and 0:4 respectively). The biggest problem of Calgary is their poor defensive play.
In the first preseason game, the Vancouver Canucks lost to Seattle (3:5). The team showed poor play in defense, allowing the Krakens to come at their goal over and over again. In the second fixture, the Canucks gained the upper hand against Calgary (4:2). The defenceman Ekman-Larsson gave two assists.
Last season, the Canucks finished in last place in the Northern Division table. The main reason for most of their defeats was constant failures in defense. If the team can fix that problem, they have a good chance of competing for the playoffs.
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 3 head-to-head games out of 4, the teams scored more than one goal in the first period.
Tip and bets
Calgary are yet to prove themselves in the preseason. Their results leave much to be desired, and the defensive line looks terrible. Vancouver easily won against the Flames in the last match, and we believe they can do it again.
Our prediction -Vancouver to win with a (0) handicap
The two sides often score a lot in head-to-head games. Considering Calgary's weak defensive play, we suggest betting on the total over.
Second wager - total over 6 goals
