LiontipsWashington vs Nashville. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (December 30, 2021).
Command Analysis
Washington are one of the leaders in the East and consistently occupy one of the Top-3 lines in their conference table. However, they couldn't build a winning streak in recent matches and alternated between victories and defeats. The Capitals lost to Chicago (4:5 OT) away, then defeated Winnipeg (5:2) and yielded to Los Angeles (2:3) at home.
In general, the Capitals look very confident at the home court. This season, they lost only three home games in regulation time. That being said, Washington will be playing without Oshie, Jensen, Schultz, van Riemsdyk, and Wilson - all of these players have been included in COVID protocol.
Nashville are having a good season. They have climbed to 4th place in the Western Conference table. The Predators mounted a seven-games winning streak before the break and will be looking to extend it. In one of the games, the Preds crushed Colorado (5:2), and they also managed to beat Chicago in overtime (3:2 OT).
The Predators have shown good performance in the most recent matches and have scored at least three goals per game on average. However, Nashville also have some problems with the line-up. Colton Sissons and Roman Josi will not take part in the upcoming fixture due to COVID protocol.
Trends
СтавкаNashville IT over 2.5 goals
The Preds scored more than 2 goals in their last 6 games against Washington.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In the last 4 games between these clubs, more than one goal was scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
Washington are coming into this game without several key players. If Nashville can neutralize the first attacking line, they can impose their game onto the hosts. All latest head-to-head games were won by the Predators, so we suggest playing the visitors' victory with a positive handicap.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (+1) to Nashville
Both sides love playing in open attacking style. The teams show high performance in the NHL, so we predict a high-scoring game here.
Second prediction - total over 5.5 goals
