LiontipsAnaheim vs Minnesota. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (October 16, 2021).
Command Analysis
The Anaheim Ducks started the regular season with a confident victory over Winnipeg (4:1). The team showed excellent performance in defense, and the Ducks' goalie Gibson saved 33 shots out of 34. Also forwards Silfverberg and Lundeström deserve praise for giving two assists each.
In the preseason, the Ducks looked not as confident. The team managed to get two away victories over San Jose (3:2 B) and Los Angeles (4:3 B). The Ducks lost all three of their home games.
The Minnesota Wild recovered quickly after a disastrous start in the preseason and two devastating defeats to St. Louis (2:6) and Colorado (4:6). At home, the Wild got their revenge against the Avalanche (3:1). In that game, Minnesota acted much more reliably on the defensive.
Minnesota had to put in some effort to defeat St. Louis (4:3 OT) and Chicago (3:2 OT), and in the last fight, they got crushed by Chicago (1:5).
Trends
СтавкаGoal in each period - no
In 2 head-to-head games out of 4, the teams failed to score in each period.
СтавкаAnaheim to score 1st
In 3 out of 4 head-to-head games, Anaheim scored first.
Tip and bets
In the first game of the regular season, Anaheim proved that they are in good form. We believe that they can put up a good fight and at the very least avoid defeat in regulation. Moreover, Minnesota don't do so well away from home.
Our prediction - Anaheim to not lose
We expect a large number of goals in the upcoming game. Minnesota have serious problems on the defensive and often suffer devastating defeats as a result of that.
Second prediction - total over 5 goals
