LiontipsVancouver vs Pittsburgh. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (December 5, 2021).
Command Analysis
Vancouver played the previous five games away from home. At first, they had little success - the Canucks lost three games in a row, and put up a fight only against Boston. Nevertheless, the Bruins prevailed in regulation (2:3). After that, the Canucks recorded two victories over Montreal (2:1) and Ottawa (6:2). Defenceman Hughes gave four assists in the match against the Senators.
Pittsburgh lost their five-game winning streak having suffered a crushing defeat to Montreal with a score of 3:6. The Pens' defensive line allowed the opponent to create a large number of scoring chances. Then, the Penguins traveled to Calgary, where they had a chance to defeat the Flames but lost in a shootout. In the last game, the Penguins suffered their third defeat in a row to Edmonton (2:5).
Trends
СтавкаGoal in each period - no
In 3 of the last 5 head-to-head games, the teams failed to score in each period.
Ставка1st goal: Pittsburgh
In 4 out of 5 head-to-head games, Pittsburgh scored first.
Tip and bets
Pittsburgh are in a downturn and have been losing a lot of points in recent games. However, they still demonstrate decent play, and can bounce back, especially against such weak opponent as Vancouver.
Our prediction - Pittsburgh to win
Both teams have been terrible on the defensive, so we think there will be a large number of goals in this fixture.
Second bet - total over 5.5 goals
