LiontipsChicago vs Minnesota. Predictions and Betting Tips for NHL
Command Analysis
After a confident 8:5 victory over Detroit, Chicago failed to extend the winning streak and suffered a defeat to Colorado (4:6). Goaltender Fleury had a poor game, he saved only 84% of shots. Despite a defeat, we should give credit to club's forward, Kane, who put up a wonderful performance - he scored a brace and gave one assist.
After that Blackhawks travelled back home and suffered another defeat to Vancouver (1:3). This time, Blackhawks' offensive line failed to impress.
Minnesota are still in a brilliant form, their winning streak consists of five matches now and it is still going on. Club managed to end almost all of these matches in regular time, only in the match against Chicago team experienced some problems, but still recorded a victory in overtime (4:3). Forward Fiala saved the club from a defeat, scoring an equalizer two minutes before the final whistle.
Wild also have no problems with away matches. Team recorded victories over Rangers (3:2) and Islanders. Kaprizov managed to get three points in two games.
Trends
СтавкаMinnesota to score the first goal
Minnesota opened the scoresheet in four out of five most recent head-to-head matches
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In each of three most recent head-to-head matches teams scored more than one goal in the first period
Tip and bets
We should take into account that Chicago looked disastrous in recent home matches, while Minnesota have a chance to extend their winning streak. That's why we offer not to take the risk. A bet on Minnesota Wild is probably the best choice.
Our prediction - Minnesota to win
Both clubs don't like to sit out on defense, so their matches are usually high-scoring. In each of recent head-to-head games at least six goals were scored.
Our second bet is on total over 6 goals
