LiontipsBoston vs Seattle. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (February 2, 2022).
Command Analysis
Boston are in 8th place in the Eastern Conference table and can't get into the playoffs zone due to an extremely intense competition. Moreover, they have suffered a dip in form and lost three points in the last three games. After losing to Colorado in overtime (3:4 OT) the Bruins prevailed over Arizona (2:1), but in the following game got crushed by Dallas (1:6).
The Bruins will be looking to bounce back at home, where they will play the next three matches. However, they will be without defenceman Jakub Zboril and forward Nick Foligno.
Seattle, on the contrary, have looked decent and started earning points more consistently, but the team no longer has a chance to make the playoffs. In recent fixtures, the Kraken beat Forida (5:3) and Pittsburgh (2:1 OT), but lost to Nashville (2:4).
In the last outing, Seattle suffered a defeat to the Rangers (2:3). The visitors have one of the worst defenses in the NHL and concede an average of four goals per game.
Trends
СтавкаSeattle IT over 1.5 goals
In 4 out of 5 games, Boston conceded more than one goal.
Ставка1st period: total under 1.5 goals
In 3 out of 4 games of Seattle, no more than 2 goals were scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
Seattle looked decent in recent matches and even beat Florida and Pittsburgh. We don't believe that the Bruins, after their devastating defeat to Dallas, will be able to crush Seattle, and there is a big chance that the winner will be decided outside regulation time.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (+1.5) to Seattle
The Kraken have been demonstrating a very defensive style of hockey lately, and few goals were scored in most of their recent games. We suggest taking the under here.
Second bet - total under 5.5 goals
