LiontipsVegas vs St. Louis. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (October 21, 2021).
Command Analysis
The Vegas Golden Knights confidently defeated Seattle in the first match of the season (4:3). Forward Pacioretty had a great game; he scored a double and gave an assist. However, the defensive performance was not perfect, and Seattle had multiple chances to level the score.
After that, the Golden Knights traveled to Los Angeles, where they suffered a devastating defeat (2:6). The Knights' defensive line was unreliable once again, and goaltender Lehner even had to be substituted off after he conceded 4 goals in the third period.
The St. Louis Blues broke their string of defeats in the preseason by crushing Colorado (7:3). Defenceman Bortuzzo scored a goal and gave two assists. A few days later, the teams met again in the regular season, and the Blues again got the upper hand (5:3).
The Blues built on their success by crushing Arizona in another barn-burner (7:4). Kyrou was the best player for St. Louis; he scored a double and gave two assists.
Trends
СтавкаGoal in each period - no
In 2 out of 4 head-to-head games, the teams didn't score in each period.
СтавкаVegas to score 1st
Vegas opened the scoring in 3 out of 4 head-to-head games.
Tip and bets
Vegas are not in great form, but they do look more confident at home. St. Louis are on fire, they have been crushing their opponents since the preseason, and we think that the Blues have a very good chance to earn points in this game.
Our prediction - St. Louis to not lose
The matches between these two clubs are often high-scoring. Also, St.Louis have scored 12 goals in the first two games of the new season. We suggest playing the total over.
Second prediction - total over 5.5 goals
