LiontipsColumbus vs Nashville. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (December 31, 2021).
Command Analysis
Columbus played a three-game away streak that kicked off with a 5:4 overtime win over Seattle. Due to weak defensive play, the Blue Jackets were close to defeat. In the following game, they lost to Winnipeg with a score of 3:4. Columbus' goalie Merzlikin saved 35 out of 39 shots on goal.
After that, the Blue Jackets suffered a crushing defeat to Edmonton (2:5).
In the last game, Nashville lost to Washington (3:5), thus ending their seven-game winning streak. The Capitals scored two winning goals at the end of the third period. The Preds' goalie Saros had a bad game and saved only 88% of the shots.
Before that, the Predators snatched a victory from Chicago in overtime (3:2 OT). Thanks to a large number of points earned earlier this season, the Predators sit in 5th place in the Western Conference table.
Trends
СтавкаGoal in each period - yes
In 3 out of 4 head-to-head games, the teams scored in each period.
СтавкаFirst goal: Nashville
In 3 head-to-head games in a row, Nashville opened the scoring.
Tip and bets
Columbus have been in a downturn for a very long time and have lost a large number of points. Nashville, on the other hand, are on top form and have a good chance of getting the upper hand here.
Our prediction - handicap (0) to Nashville
Neither side is used to sitting back on the defensive, so we expect an open attacking game and a large number of goals in the upcoming fixture. This is a good opportunity to bet on the total over.
Second bet - total over 5.5 goals
