LiontipsVegas vs Montreal. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (January 21, 2022).
Command Analysis
Vegashaven't been very successful in their latest home games. The team is in a downturn, and they won only 2 of the last 7 matches - against the Rangers (5:1) and Anaheim (3:1). The Golden Knights have been fighting fiercely in every game, but couldn't get the upper hand in the other five outings. Due to these poor results, the VGK dropped to the 4th line in the Western Conference table.
Montreal finally broke their long losing streak. The Canadiens had problems with the lineup and lost in six matches in a row, but in the last outing they prevailed over Dallas (5:3). Goalie Montembeault made 48 saves in that game. However, it is too late for the Canadiens: they lost too many points and won't make the playoffs this year.
Trends
In 3 head-to-head games in a row, the teams scored in each period.
In the last 4 head-to-head games, Montreal scored first.
Tip and bets
This is a great chance for Vegas to get back on the winning track. Their opponent is weakened by illness - eight players of the Canadiens have been placed in protocol. We will be backing the hosts here.
Our prediction - handicap (-1.5) to Vegas
The teams usually play defensively in head-to-head meetings, and only in one game out of seven they scored more than five goals. We suggest betting on the total under.
Second bet - total under 6.5 goals
