LiontipsOttawa vs New Jersey. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (February 8, 2022).
Command Analysis
Ottawa are one of the outsiders in the East, but every now and then they manage to surprise the NHL fans with an odd win. For instance, the Senators recently recorded a victory over Edmonton (3:2 OT) at home. However, they failed to build on that success and in the following match lost to the Islanders (1:4) in New York. D.J. Smith's side have serious problems on the defensive and concede an average of three goals per game.
The Senators will be playing the next four games at their home arena, where they hope to earn a decent amount of points.
New Jersey aren't having a successful season, either. They are ahead of their hosts by 3 points, but have played five games more than the Senators. Currently, the Devils are on a six-game losing streak, and in the last two outings, they suffered crushing defeats to Toronto (4:6 and 1:7).
Lindy Ruff's charges aren't very successful away from home - they have won only three games in regulation and concede an average of four goals per game. The Devils usually show their weakest performance in the first two periods.
Trends
СтавкаNew Jersey IT under 3.5 goals
New Jersey scored fewer than 4 goals in their last 4 games against Ottawa.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In 4 out of 5 games of the Devils, more than one goal was scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
The Senators looked a bit more convincing than New Jersey in their latest games. The Devils have some problems with the line-up and can't break their losing streak, so we will be backing Ottawa today.
Our prediction - Ottawa to win
Games between these two clubs have often been exciting and high-scoring. Both sides are unreliable on the defensive and concede a lot, we be believe, there will be a large number of goals scored in the upcoming fixture.
Second bet - total over 5.5 goals
