LiontipsWashington vs Colorado. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (October 20, 2021).
Command Analysis
The Washington Capitals have played two games in the new season. In one of them, the Capitals got a landslide victory over the Rangers with a score of 5:1. However, in the second game, they were less successful: Washington lost to Tampa in overtime (1:2). Alexander Ovechkin is in good shape and has scored in both games.
Despite a large number of scoring chances against the Lightning, the Capitals only lit the lamp once. Goalie Ilya Samsonov has recovered from his injury, but Vitek Vanecek has played in the goalbox in both games. Perhaps we will see the Russian goalkeeper in the upcoming fixture.
The Colorado Avalanche have retained their squad in the new season. So far, Nathan McKinnon is absent after testing positive for coronavirus, but all other key players are available. In the first match, the Avalanche defeated Chicago with a score of 4:2, and in the following game, they lost to St. Louis (3:5).
After completely failing the first two periods, Jared Bednar's charges didn't have enough time to level the score in the last 20 minutes. But in general, the Avalanche are well-balanced, and each line is capable of earning performance points.
Trends
СтавкаWashington IT over 2.5 goals
In 2 out of 3 games against Colorado, the Capitals scored more than 2 goals.
Ставка2nd period: Washington to score
In the last 2 games, the Capitals scored in the second period.
Tip and bets
Both teams are still getting in form, and it is hard to say who is the favorite here. Perhaps Washington are doing a little better at the moment: they outplayed the Rangers and put up a fight against Tampa. It is also important to remember, that the Avalanche will be without McKinnon.
Our prediction - Washington to win
Both sides have powerful offensive lines. Matches between these clubs are often high-scoring, so we suggest playing the total over.
Second bet - total over 5.5 goals
