LiontipsPittsburgh vs Los Angeles. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (January 31, 2022).
Command Analysis
Pittsburgh currenty are in 4th place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Penguins were on an impressive six-game winning streak, but in the last two matches, they suffered defeats - first to Seattle (1:2 OT), and then to Detroit (2:3 SO).
This season, Sullivan's side usually score no less than three goals per game, moreover, they haven't lost three games in a row in a very long time. The hosts will be looking to bounce back in the upcoming fixture.
Los Angelesare trying to get into the playoffs zone, but they have very strong competition, for instance, Calgary are right behind the Kings and have five games in hand.
After a victory over New Jersey (3:2), the Kings lost to the Rangers in a shootout (2:3 SO), and then prevailed over the Islanders (3:2) before yielding to Philadelphia in overtime (3:4 OT). Todd McLellan's men demonstrate a very defensive style of hockey on their travels and rarely concede more than three goals.
Trends
СтавкаLos Angeles IT under 2.5 goals
In 2 out of 3 games, Pittsburgh conceded under 3 goals.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
More than 1 goal was scored in the first period in 4 out of 5 head-to-head games.
Tip and bets
Pittsburgh are the strong favorites here. The Pens aren't in perfect shape, but they have superior quality and home advantage. Moreover, Los Angeles are coming into this fixture on the back of a difficult game against Philadelphia and won't have fully recovered.
Our prediction - Pittsburgh to win
Los Angeles rarely score more than two goals away from home, while Pittsburgh almost never concede thrice in one game. We suggest taking the individual total of the visitors here.
Second bet - Los Angeles IT under 2.5 goals
