LiontipsNew Jersey vs Columbus. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (January 7, 2022).
Command Analysis
New Jersey sit in the 12th position in the Eastern Conference table with a total of 31 points in the asset. The team is one of the main outsiders in the NHL. However, the Devils have been delivering solid results lately. After the break, New Jersey mounted a three-game winning streak having defeated Buffalo (4:3), Edmonton (6:5 OT) and Washington (4:3 OT).
The Devils lost their last game to Boston (3:5). In all their recent matches, Lindy Ruff's charges conceded at least three goals. They look more confident at home than on the travels but still average three conceded goals per game.
Columbusare in the process of rebuilding the team, so one should hardly expect exceptional results from them this season. The Blue Jackets are currently in 11th position in the East with the same number of points as their hosts.
Columbus had little success in their recent fixtures. After the break, the Jackets defeated Nashville in a shootout (4:3 SO), and then suffered two crushing defeats to Carolina (4:7) and Tampa (2:7), making it clear that they are not ready to confront the league leaders. Away from home, the Jackets recorded only one victory in regulation.
Trends
СтавкаColumbus IT over 2.5 goals
In the last 3 games against New Jersey, Columbus scored more than 2 goals.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In 3 out of 4 head-to-head games, more than 1 goal was scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
At the moment New Jersey do not look much more powerful than Columbus. The Jackets struggle to play against the league leaders, but they consistently earn points in matches with outsiders and midtable teams. Columbus have a significant advantage over their hosts in the head-to-head, so we suggest betting on the visitors.
Our prediction - Columbus to win with Asian handicap (0)
Both sides aren't very reliable on the defensive and concede a lot, but they usually are good in attack and create a large number of scoring chances. Last matches between these opponents often were high-scoring, so we would take the over here.
Second bet - total over 5.5 goals
