LiontipsSan Jose vs Ottawa. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (November 25, 2021).
Command Analysis
San Jose are back home after a long away series, where the team didn't get very successful results. The Sharks won only 2 matches out of 5: they beat Calgary and Minnesota with the same score of 4:1. At home, the Sharks suffered a crushing defeat to Washington (0:4). San Jose' goalie Hill didnt have a good game and managed to save only 85% of shots on goal. In the last match, the Sharks prevailed over Carolina in overtime (2:1 OT).
Ottawa had a great game against Pittsburgh (6:3), in which forward Batherson chalked up four points by scoring a double and giving two assists. But the Senators failed to build on that success, and in the following game lost to Calgary (0:4). Goalie Forsberg had a very poor game. In the last fixture, the Senators had a thrilling confrontation with Colorado. It was a real barn-burner, but in the end, the Senators couldn't defeat the Avalanche (5:7).
Trends
СтавкаGoal in each period - no
In 3 out of 4 head-to-head games, the teams didn't score in each period.
СтавкаFirst goal: Ottawa
Ottawa scored first in 3 head-to-head games in a row.
Tip and bets
It is hard to tell, who will prevail in the upcoming fixture, as both sides have looked average in the last games. But we give a slight edge to San Jose, who are playing at home.
Our prediction - San Jose to win
Both sides struggle to convert their chances, and head-to-head games often turn out quite boring. We suggest playing the total under.
Second wager - total under 5.5 goals
