LiontipsDetroit vs San Jose. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (January 5, 2022).
Command Analysis
Detroitsit in 9th place in the Eastern Conference table with a total of 33 points. The team does not deliver consistent results this season, but compared to previous years, the Red Wings show noticeable progress in their performance.
After the break, the Red Wings played two home games. They lost in both matches, first to Washington (1:3), and then to Boston (1:5). Jeff Blashill’s charges often struggle against such powerful opponents, but they almost always score points in games against midtable teams.
San Jose currently are 11th in the West and 6th in the Pacific division. The Sharks' chances of making the playoffs are slim. After the break, they won two difficult games against Arizona (8:7 SO) and Philadelphia (3:2 OT), and then lost to Pittsburgh (5:8) away from home.
The Sharks conceded six goals to the Pens in the first period, and couldn't level the score in the next fourty minutes. In general, Bob Boughner's charges aren't very confident on their travels, and they lost 50% of their away games in regulation.
Trends
СтавкаDetroit IT over 2.5 goals
In 4 out of 5 games against the Sharks, Detroit scored more than 2 goals.
Ставка2nd period: total over 1.5 goals
In 3 out of 5 games between the clubs, more than one goal was scored in the second period.
Tip and bets
Detroit didn't look great in the last two games, and they will try to deliver a better performance in front of their fans. San Jose conceded a large number of goals in previous fixtures, and this season Detroit often beat such opponents. Moreover, the Sharks don't do well away from home.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (0) to Detroit
Matches between these two teams are rarely high-scoring. Detroit usually defend well against opponents like San Jose, while the Sharks almost never score more than two goals in away matches.
Second prediction - total under 5.5 goals
