LiontipsMontreal vs San Jose. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (October 20, 2021).
Command Analysis
The Montreal Canadiens continue to show poor results. Their losing streak has reached five matches. The Canadiens had a chance against Ottawa but still lost in a penalty shootout (4:5). Goaltender Allen didn't have a great game and stopped only 87% of the shots.
After that, the Canadiens were defeated by Toronto (1:2) and Buffalo (1:5) away from home. Back in Montreal, the Canadiens suffered another defeat at the hands of the Rangers (1:3). Montreal have struggled to convert their scoring chances in all of the recent games.
The San Jose Sharks are in good form. In the preseason, they lost in regulation in just one game out of five. The Sharks had many excellent chances against Los Angeles but made too many mistakes on the defensive (3:4).
In the regular season, the Sharks started with a victory against Winnipeg (4:3). Forwards Hertl and Whitherby each scored a goal and also gave assists.
Trends
СтавкаGoal in each period - no
In 2 of the last 3 head-to-head games, the teams failed to score in each period.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In 4 of the last 5 head-to-head games, the teams scored more than 1 goal in the first period.
Tip and bets
Montreal continue to show mediocre results even at home. San Jose, on the other hand, are in good form and should be able to at least avoid defeat in regulation.
Our prediction - San Jose to not lose
We expect a high-scoring game here since the two sides normally score a lot against each other. Moreover, Montreal have problems on the defensive.
Second bet - total over 5.5 goals
