LiontipsNew Jersey vs Dallas. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (January 26, 2022).
Command Analysis
New Jerseyare occupying the 11th line in the Eastern Conference table. The Devils are delivering poor results, but they still look better than they did in previous years.
Recently, the Devils broke their three-game losing streak and crushed Carolina (7:4), but they failed to build on that success and yielded to Los Angeles in the following game (2:3). Such inconsistency is the hallmark of New Jersey in this season.
Dallas are fighting for a playoffs spot, but they are nine points behind Minnesota in the Central division. After three defeats in a row, the Stars pulled themselves together and mounted a winning streak. They celebrated success over Buffalo (5:4), Detroit (5:4 OT) and Philadelphia (3:1).
Rick Bowness's side has been quite productive of late, but at the same time, the Stars allowed too many goals. Away from home, Dallas won only 3 games in regulation.
Trends
In 2 out of 3 games, Dallas conceded more than 2 goals.
In 3 out of 5 games between the teams, fewer than two goals were scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
Dallas aren't convincing on their travels. The Stars haven't been able to defeat the Devils in New Jersey in regulation for a very long time. The hosts may not win too often, but they always put up a good fight, so we believe they will at the very least avoid losing in regulation.
Our prediction - New Jersey to not lose
Previous games of Dallas were high-scoring, and the Devils stick to open hockey - more than 6 goals were scored in 7 out of 10 previous games of New Jersey. We suggest betting on the total over.
Second bet - total over 5.5 goals
