LiontipsNew Jersey vs Nashville. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (December 11, 2021).
Command Analysis
New Jersey are 11th in the Eastern Conference with 25 points in the asset. The team had recently endured a losing streak of four games, but in the last game they managed to break it. The Devils prevailed over Philadelphia with a score of 3:0.
Before that, the Devils lost to Winnipeg (4:8) and Ottawa (2:3 SO). New Jersey often earn points at their home court, where they lost only 4 games in regulation. The most productive player in the squad is Jesper Bratt.
Nashville are currently 6th in the Western Conference. The Predators are on a winning streak of three games. They defeated Montreal (4:3 OT) at home and Detroit (5:2) away. In the last game, the Preds went against the Islanders. They scored a winning goal in the last seconds of the third period, thus snatching a win from New York.
However, this will be the third away game in a row for Nashville, which might affect their physical form. In general, Nashville are more successful at home, while on their travels they won 5 games in regulation and failed to earn points in the other 5 games.
Trends
On average, Nashville concede 3 goals in away games.
In 3 out of 5 head-to-head games, both sides scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
New Jersey have a pretty good chance in this fixture. The Devils broke their losing streak and regained confidence, while Nashville will be exhausted after two difficult away games, and the hosts can take advantage of that.
First tip - Asian handicap (0) to New Jersey
Total over played in previous games of Nashville. The Preds concede a lot in away games, but they also have a powerful attack that can convert many scoring chances.
Second tip - total over 5.5 goals
