LiontipsBoston vs Detroit. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (December 1, 2021).
Command Analysis
Boston are currently occupying the 10th line in the Eastern Conference standings and are trying to get into the playoffs zone. The team has been alternating between victories and defeats of late, for example, the Bruins beat Buffalo (5:1) away, but in the following match, they lost to the Rangers (2:5) at home.
In the last game, the Bruins celebrated success over Vancouver (3:2). They scored the two decisive goals in the third period. Bruce Cassidy's charges net at least three goals in almost every game, and at home they have suffered only three defeats in ten matches.
Detroit are 9th in the Eastern Conference with a total of 23 points. The team was recently on a string of four defeats, but they won the last two games against St. Louis (4:2) and Buffalo (3:2 OT). The Red Wings are more consistent at home, but away they only managed one victory in regulation out of 11 games.
The Red Wings are not a very balanced team: only the first attacking line regularly scores points, while the others struggle to create attacking chances. That is the main reason why Jeff Blashill's charges often can't net more than two goals.
Trends
СтавкаBoston IT under 3.5 goals
In 3 out of 5 games against Detroit, Boston scored fewer than four goals.
Ставка2nd period: Detroit to score
In 4 out of 5 games, Detroit scored in the second period.
Tip and bets
Detroit may not be showing the best results this season, but they remain an inconvenient opponent for Boston. The Bruins often lose points in head-to-head games, and we predict that even if they win today, they will do so outside regulation or by a narrow margin.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (+1.5) to Detroit
In previous matches between these teams we often saw a large number of attacks and goals. Detroit usually play open hockey away from home, so we predict at least six goals in this fixture.
Our second bet - total over 5.5 goals
