LiontipsWashington vs Anaheim. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (December 7, 2021).
Command Analysis
Washington continue to fight for leadership in the Eastern Conference. Currently, the Capitals are 2nd in the standings with 36 points. They are having a great season and often mount winning streaks. However, the Capitals lost in 2 of the last 3 games. They were defeated by Florida (4:5) and yielded to Chicago (3:4 SO).
The Capitals bounced back in the last game and won against Columbus at home (3:1). Alexander Ovechkin scored a goal, and goalie Ilya Samsonov made 17 saves.
Anaheim are having a more successful season than last year. Last month, the Ducks were on a winning streak of eight games, which helped them climb onto the 4th line in the West. They also earned 4 points in the last three games.
First, Anaheim defeated Los Angeles (5:4 SO) away, and then prevailed over Vegas in bitter struggle (6:5), but the Ducks then yielded to Dallas in a shootout (3:4 SO). In the last game, the Ducks were losing 1:3, but made an impressive comeback and leveled the score in regulation.
Trends
СтавкаAnaheim IT over 2 goals
Anaheim scored more than 2 goals in their last 3 games.
Ставка2nd period: both to score
In 3 out of 5 games between the clubs, both sides scored in the second period.
Tip and bets
Anaheim try to earn points in every game. They are an uncomfortable opponent for Washington, and have regularly defeated the Capitals before. We suggest taking the risk and betting on the visiting team.
Our prediction - Asian handicap(+1) to Anaheim
Both clubs deliver high performance in most games this season, and we predict that in this match the two sides will score more than 5 goals.
Second prediction - total over 5.5 goals
