LiontipsRangers vs Chicago. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (December 5, 2021).
Command Analysis
The Rangers are in great form, and their winning streak has reached 5 games, all of which ended in regulation time. They scored most of their points at home. New York had some problems against Buffalo, but they netted a goal just a second before the final siren and avoided overtime (5: 4). Goalie Georgiev wasn't very reliable, and he was substituted off in the third period.
Chicago recently played 2 games at home, where they looked decent. The Blackhawks managed to defeat St. Louis in overtime (3:2 OT), and their goalie Lankinen saved 92% of the shots on goal. However, Chicago failed to build on this success and lost to San Jose (0:2). In the previous game, the Hawks unexpectedly beat Washington (4:3 SO) away. Jones and DeBrincat chalked up two points each.
Trends
СтавкаGoal in each period - yes
In the last 5 head-to-head games, the teams scored in each period.
Ставка1st goal: Chicago
In 3 of the last 4 head-to-head games, Chicago scored first.
Tip and bets
Chicago aren't always confident away from home, and their victory over Washington is more of an exception from this rule. The Blackhawks have to take on the Rangers, who are on top form and who are a better team on paper. We predict a win for the hosts.
Our prediction - Rangers to win
We expect a large number of goals in the upcoming game as both sides prefer open hockey and don't normally sit on the defensive in head-to-head matches.
Second bet - total over 5.5 goals
