LiontipsWashington vs Pittsburgh. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (December 11, 2021).
Command Analysis
Washington are currently on the 2nd line in the Eastern Conference table with a total of 38 points. The team shows consistent results this season. After two recent defeats, the Capitals recorded two straight victories at home, over Columbus (3:1) and Anaheim (4:3 SO).
The Capitals lost only 1 out of 14 home games in regulation. The top scorer for Washington is Alexander Ovechkin, who has already chalked up 41 points. Largely thanks to him, the Capitals average over 3 goals per game.
Pittsburgh lack consistency, but they have been improving their performance in the latest games. After three consecutive defeats, the Penguins confidently beat Vancouver (4:1) and crushed Seattle with a score of 6:1.
Mike Sullivan's charges played 13 away games and lost only 3 of them in regulation. The team does their best when they don't concede more than two goals per game, but this is not always possible when they face teams with powerful attacking lines, like Washington.
Trends
In 3 of their 5 games against Pittsburgh, Washington scored more than 2 goals.
In 4 out of 5 head-to-head games, more than one goal was scored in the second period.
Tip and bets
We think that Washington will defeat Pittsburgh again. The Capitals are excellent at home and will show no mercy to the Pens, who will be playing their fifth away game in a row.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (0) to Washington
Games between these two clubs are often high-scoring, both sides have formidable attacking lines and make regular mistakes on the defensive. We suggest playing the total over.
Second wager - total over 5.5 goals
