LiontipsEdmonton vs Carolina Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (December 12, 2021).
Command Analysis
Edmonton are currently 4th in the West with a total of 32 points. The Oilers looked great in the first two months of the season, but recently they have started losing points. Edmonton lost the last 4 games in regulation. At home, they suffered defeats to Los Angeles (1:5), Minnesota (1:4), and Boston (2:3). Dave Tippet's charges put up a good fight against the Bruins, but conceded a winning goal 3 minutes before the final siren.
Carolina are in the Top-5 in the East with 37 points in the asset. After losing three matches, they mounted a three game-winning streak. The Hurricanes defeated Buffalo (6:2) at home, and then prevailed over Winnipeg (4:2) and Calgary (2:1 ОТ) away. The Canes are as good on their travels as they are at the home court, and they lost only three away games in regulation.
Trends
СтавкаCarolina IT over 2.5 goals
In the last 6 head-to-head games, Carolina scored more than 2 goals.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In 9 out of 10 games between the two sides, more than one goal was scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
Carolina are the favorites here. The Hurricanes are on top form, while the Oilers, on the contrary, have started slumping. Moreover, the Canes hold an advantage in the head-to-head.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (0) to Carolina
Edmonton always stick to open attacking style of hockey, and they concede a lot, but are formidable on the offensive. The previous head-to-head games were high-scoring, and we think that today we will see at least six goals.
Second bet - total over 5.5 goals
