LiontipsEdmonton vs Columbus. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (December 17, 2021).
Command Analysis
Edmonton had an incredible start to the season, but now they are in huge trouble. The team has already dropped to the 8th line of the Western Conference table, and they are still slumping. The Oilers lost the last 6 games, 5 of them at the home court. Moreover, in 4 of the last 5 games, the Oilers didn't score more than one goal. They lost to Boston (2:3), and then suffered defeats to Carolina (1:3) and Toronto (1:5).
Columbus are 10th in the East with 29 points to their name. The team struggles to earn points and rarely can mount a winning streak. The Blue Jackets recently suffered a home defeat to Anaheim (1: 2 SO), then beat Seattle (5: 4 OT) away and then lost to Vancouver with a score of 3:4.
The Jackets have had little success on their travels this season. They won only one game in regulation and, on average, conceded four goals per match. Patrick Laine is still out, and without him the attacking line doesn't look so powerful.
Trends
СтавкаEdmonton IT over 3 goals
On average, Columbus concede 4 goals in their away games.
Ставка1st period: Edmonton to win
In 3 out of 4 head-to-head games, Edmonton won the first period.
Tip and bets
Columbus have been very poor in their away games this season. This is a great chance for Edmonton to break their losing streak and get back on the winning track. This will be the last home game for the Oilers before they start a series of away matches, and we expect them to get a win here. Moreover, Edmonton won most of the latest head-to-head games.
Our prediction - Edmonton to win
The teams scored more than 6 goals only in 3 out of 10 head-to-head games. We don't expect a barn-burner here, especially since Columbus will try to play safe and act extremely carefully on the defensive.
Second wager - total under 6.5 goals
