LiontipsColumbus vs Detroit. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (November 16, 2021).
Command Analysis
The Columbus Blue Jackets have started their home streak with a landslide victory over Colorado (4:2). The Jackets gave a solid performance on the defensive, especially goalie Merzlikin, who made 34 saves and gave an assist. But Columbus failed to build on this success, and suffered a defeat to Washington (3:4) in the following fixture.
The Blue Jackets also lost the last game to the Rangers (3:5), and this time, Merzlikin wasn't as reliable as against the Avalanche.
The Detroit Red Wings have overcome their setbacks and are consistently earning points. In the last five games, the team suffered only one defeat to a rather serious opponent, Washington (0:2). The Wings were helpless in attack, and failed to break through the Capitals' defenses. Detroit also struggled to beat Montreal, but eventually got a strong-willed victory in overtime (3:2 OT).
Detroit had two excellent games against Vegas (5:2) and Edmonton (4:2). The Wings' forward Namestnikov scored three goals in two matches.
Trends
СтавкаGoal in each period - no
In 2 head-to-head games in a row, the teams failed to score in each period.
СтавкаFirst goal: Detroit
In 3 head-to-head games out of 4, Detroit scored the first goal.
Tip and bets
Columbus didn't do well against powerful opponents at home, but Detroit are far from being the most formidable of teams. The Wings rarely deliver successful results away, so we suggest betting on the home team here.
Our prediction - Columbus to win with a handicap (0)
Head-to-head games between these teams are often high-scoring, and only in one out of five games the sides failed to score more than five goals.
Second bet - total over 5 goals
