LiontipsMinnesota vs Washington. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (January 9, 2022).
Command Analysis
Minnesota are currently 6th in the West with a total of 42 points. The team is one of the most productive in the League at the moment. In the Winter Classic, the Wild couldn't get the upper hand over St. Louis (4:6), but they bounced back in the next match and recorded a victory over Boston (3:2).
One of the most important players of the Wild, Kirill Kaprizov got an upper body injury in the game against the Bruins and he has been ruled out of the upcoming fixture. This can seriously affect the attacking potential of the team.
Washington haven't been able to win more than two games in a row for a while. Moreover, the Capitals lost their last two matches. They suffered a defeat to New Jersey in overtime (3:4 OT), and got devastated by St. Louis (1:5) away from home.
This was the first time since November that the Capitals failed to score at least two goals in a game. However, soon Washington's key attacking players Oshie, Backstrom and McMichael will be returning to the ranks, and this should improve the performance of the team.
Trends
СтавкаWashington IT over 2.5 goals
In 4 out of 5 games against Minnesota, Washington scored more than 2 goals.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In 4 out of 5 games of the Wild, more than one goal was scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
Minnesota will be playing without one of their main performers, and it will be hard for the Wild to impose a fight on the Capitals, especially if Oshie and Backstrom will be able to play. The Capitals have a significant advantage in the head-to-head, and we suggest betting on their victory in this match.
Out prediction - Washington to win
Both sides usually play open hockey and score a lot. We think that the teams can easily score six or more goals in this game.
Second wager - total over 5.5 goals
