LiontipsCarolina vs Montreal. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (December 31, 2021).
Command Analysis
Carolina are in 3rd place in the Eastern Conference table with a total of 43 points. The Canes are doing quite well and have a good chance to finish the regular season as one of the leaders. Carolina suffered only one defeat in the last seven fights, to Vancouver (1:2). However, they immediately bounced back and beat Detroit (5:3) and Los Angeles (5:3).
The Hurricanes had to rule out several key players due to COVID protocol. Forwards Aho, Svechnikov and Staal are recovering from illness and will not take part in the upcoming game.
Montreal are the main outsiders in the Eastern Conference with only 18 points to their name. The Canadiens are failing the season, and it is almost impossible for them to get into the playoffs at this point. Before the break, the Canadians were on a string of seven defeats, which they ended by beating Philadelphia (3:2 SO). In the last game, Montreal lost to Tampa in overtime with a score of 4:5.
The Canadiens recorded only 2 victories in 16 away games this season. Plus, they have serious problems with the line-up as about 13 players were placed in COVID protocol and injury lists.
Trends
СтавкаMontreal IT under 2.5 goals
In 4 out of 5 games, Montreal scored fewer than 3 goals.
Ставка2nd period: total over 1.5 goals
In 3 of the last 5 head-to-head games, more than 1 goal was scored in the second period.
Tip and bets
Montreal are in terrible form and are having a very poor season, while Carolina have consistently been one of the leaders in their conference. The Canes will be without several important players, but the Canadiens have bigger problems with the line-up. We are predicting a win for the Hurricanes.
Our prediction - Carolina to win
Most of the recent head-to-head games didn't have a large number of scored goals. Moreover, Carolina might be a bit rusty and slow since they haven't yet played a single game after the break.
Second wager - total under 5.5 goals
