LiontipsWinnipeg vs Minnesota. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (February 17, 2022).
Command Analysis
Winnipeg are in 12th place in the Western Conference standings and are unlikely to make it to the playoffs. The team has been delivering average results and alternating between victories and defeats.
In the last three games, the Jets lost to Dallas (3:4 OT), outplayed Nashville (5:2) and suffered an unexpected defeat to Chicago at home (1:3). In some games, Dave Lowry's men struggle to convert their chances and net just one or two goals in a game.
Minnesotaare having a terrific regular season. Currently they are trying to secure the second position in the West. The Wild demonstrate excellent performance against any kind of opponents. After losing to the Jets in the reverse fixture (0:2), Minnesota beat Carolina (3:2) and Detroit (7:4) at home.
The Wild are confident on their travels and have won half of their away games in regulation. The usually score three goals per game, and top scorer Kirill Kaprizov has already chalked up 57 points (22 goals and 35 assists).
Trends
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In 3 out of 5 games between the clubs, more than one goal was scored in the first period.
СтавкаMinnesota IT over 2.5 goals
In 4 out of 5 games, the Wild scored more than 2 goals.
Tip and bets
Minnesota have been consistent throughout the season. The Jets managed to upset the Wild recently, but in their last outing Winnipeg lost to one of the main outsiders of the NHL, Chicago - we are not convinced that the Jets can beat Minnesota today.
Our prediction - Minnesota to win
In previous head-to-head games, the two sides often scored large number of goals. Minnesota and Winnepeg demonstrate and open attacking brand of hockey, so we are expecting at least six goals here.
Second bet - total over 5.5 goals
