LiontipsSeattle vs Pittsburgh. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (December 7, 2021).
Command Analysis
Seattle have been gaining momentum and recently managed to climb onto the 13th line in the West. The team recovered after a disastrous start to the season and is now delivering solid results. The Kraken earned points in the last four games: they crushed Florida (4:1) and Buffalo (7:4), and after losing to Detroit in a shootout (3:4 SO), they beat Edmonton with a score of 4:3.
Dave Hakstol's men aren't particularly reliable in defense and make a lot of mistakes, but at the same time, they started to score a large number of goals.
Pittsburgh are inconsistent this season, and often have long strings of defeats after successful series. Last month, for example, the Penguins won five games in a row, but then their went in a downturn and lost three matches. Lately, they were crushed by Edmonton (2:5) and defeated Vancouver (4:1).
Sidney Crosby had a great game against the Canucks. He gave two assists and scored the winning goal. Sullivan's charges usually do well in away fixtures - they lost only three of them in regulation.
Trends
СтавкаSeattle IT over 2.5 goals
The Kraken scored more than 2 goals in their last 4 games.
Ставка2nd period: both to score
In the last 3 games of Seattle, both sides scored in the second period.
Tip and bets
Seattle have significantly improved their performance and will strive to win in regulation at home. The Pens have just broken the losing streak, and might not have the firepower for the fourth away game in a row.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (0) to Seattle
We do not doubt that the opponents will play open hockey. Both sides have powerful attacking lines, so we believe they will be able to overcome the total of 5.5 goals.
Second wager - total over 5.5 goals
