LiontipsNew Jersey vs Arizona. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (January 20, 2022).
Command Analysis
New Jersey are occupying the 12th line in the Eastern Conference standings. The Devils are an inconsistent team, and they often alternate between victories and defeats. For instance, after the victory over Columbus (3:1), the Devils lost to the Blue Jackets in the reverse fixture (3:4). New Jersey also recently lost to the Islanders (2:3).
The Devils missed almost a whole week due to the pandemic. Bratt, Schmid and Severson are recovering from the illness and still have not returned to the ranks, so this will be a difficult game for Lindy Ruff's men.
Arizona sit bottom of the Western Conference table, four points behind the second-last Seattle. The Coyotes have delivered some successful results lately, but they won't be able to significantly strengthen their standings.
Arizona defeated Toronto (2:1) at home, and, after losing to Colorado twice (3:4 SO and 0:5), they crushed Montreal with a score of 5:2. However, André Tourigny's charges won only two away games in regulation, so we don't expect a high-scoring victory from them today.
Trends
СтавкаNew Jersey IT under 3.5 goals
In 4 out of 5 head-to-head games, New Jersey scored fewer than 4 goals.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In the last 5 meetings between the clubs, more than one goal was scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
New Jersey are the favorites, but they have some squad issues. Arizona have been looking decent of late, and we think they will be able to put up a fight. After all, the Devils hardly ever win with a crushing score.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (+1.5) to Arizona
In 4 head-to-head games out of 5, New Jersey couldn't score more than three goals. The Devils didn't score a lot in their last 5 outings, either, so we suggest taking the under on their individual total.
Second wager - New Jersey IT under 3.5 goals
