LiontipsMontreal vs New Jersey. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (February 9, 2022).
Command Analysis
Montrealdropped to the last line in the Eastern Conference table and continue to suffer defeats in almost every match. The hosts are currently on a six-game losing streak. The Canadiens managed to avoid defeat in regulation time twice, but still yielded to Vegas (3:4 OT) and Colorado (2:3 OT). Seven of the Canadiens players have been ruled out of this fixture due to injury or illness, and two remain doubtful.
New Jersey are also slumping - they have a seven-game losing streak. In the last match, the Devils lost to Ottawa with a score of 1:4. The defensive line was helpless against the Senators, and goalie Daws only saved 83% of the shots. The Devils are terrible on their travels, having secured only two victories in 16 games away. The unreliable defense is the main reason for such poor results.
Trends
СтавкаGoal in each period - yes
In 3 head-to-head games in a row, the teams scored in each period.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In 3 head-to-head games out of 4, the teams scored more than one goal in the first period.
Tip and bets
Montreal had some rest before this game and will be looking to take advantage of the poor form of the Devils. We will be backing the hosts here.
Our prediction - handicap (0) to Montreal
The history of the fixture suggests a high-scoring game, as both sides aren't used to sitting back on the defensive.
Second bet - total over 5.5 goals
