LiontipsColumbus vs New Jersey. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (January 9, 2022).
Command Analysis
Columbus are on a string of three defeats. The Blue Jackets were recently crushed by Carolina (4:7) and Tampa (2:7) - goalies Tarasov and Korpisalo failed to save their team from devastating defeats, and the defensive line was unable to help them, allowing the opponents to take too many shots on goal.
The Jackets also lost to New Jersey (1:3) away from home. They made 32 shots, but only one of them was successful. Today Columbus will be looking to get their revenge.
New Jersey broke their losing streak and started showing decent results. The Devils lost only one game out of five, to Boston (3:5). Goalie Blackwood didn't have a good game against the Bruins and saved only 85% of the shots. New Jersey also experienced problems against Edmonton and Washington, but managed to snatch victories in overtime.
The Devils delivered a great performance against Columbus, in particular, striker Hughes, who scored a goal and gave two assists. It seems that the Devils have recovered from their dip in form and can strengthen their standings in the near future.
Trends
СтавкаGoal in each period - no
In the last 2 head-to-head games, the teams failed to score in each period.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In 4 out of 5 games between the clubs, more than one goal was scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
Columbus are in poor form and failed to put up a fight even in recent home games. New Jersey, on the other hand, are quite confident and we will be backing them in this fixture.
Our prediction - handicap (0) to New Jersey
We don't expect a barn-burner here. There is a big chance that the teams will pay more attention to their defenses, so we suggest betting on the total under.
Second bet - total under 6 goals
