LiontipsNew Jersey vs Edmonton. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (December 31, 2021).
Command Analysis
New Jersey are in 12th place in the Eastern Conference table with a total of 28 points. The Devils are one of the outsiders in the league, but that is hardly surpeising since the team is undergoing a major reconstruction.
Some of the young players have already demonstrated their potential. For instance, Mercer-Bratt-Johnsson link delivers great performance in almost every match. The Devils were on a six-game losing streak before the break in the NHL, and they ended it in the last game against Buffalo (4:3)
Edmontonare currently 8th in the West. After a fantastic start, the Oilers suddenly started losing even to weaker opponents. Edmonton had been on a six-game losing streak, but then managed to get two victories over Columbus (5:2) and Seattle (5:3). In the last game, the Oilers suffered a defeat to St. Louis (2:4).
The Oilers have problems on the defensive and often concede at least three goals per game. Moreover, many of their top players are unavailable due to illness and injuries. However, even in suboptimal line-up, Tippett's charges managed to fight off the Blues.
Trends
СтавкаEdmonton IT over 2.5 goals
In the last 3 games against New Jersey, Edmonton scored more than 2 goals.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In 3 out of 4 games between the clubs, more than one goal was scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
Despite having serious problems right now, Edmonton are capable of defeating one of the main outsiders. They beat St. Louis in the previous match, and should win against the Devils, too.
Our prediction - Edmonton to win
Edmonton have been delivering high performance throughout the season, and New Jersey are not a particularly strong defensive team, so we are predicting a high-scoring game here.
Second bet - total over 5.5 goals
