LiontipsChicago vs Columbus. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (February 18, 2022).
Command Analysis
Chicago broke their losing streak by Edmonton with a score of 4:1. Goalie Fleury had a great performance and made 40 saves. The Blackhawks couldn't build on that success, and lost to St. Louis in the following match (1:5), but then they bounced back and recorded a victory over Winnipeg in regulation time (3:1).
Columbus are enjoying their road trip. They won 3 out of 4 games and lost only to Calgary (2:6). The Blues Jackets couldn't withhold the opponents' attack and allowed the Flames too many scoring chances. In the other fixtures, the Jackets celebrated success over Washington (5;4), prevailed over Montreal (2:1) and snatched a win from Buffalo (4:3 OT).
Trends
СтавкаGoal in each period - yes
In 4 head-to-head games out of 5, the teams scored in each period.
Ставка1st goal: Columbus
In 3 head-to-head games out of 4, Columbus scored first.
Tip and bets
Chicago are in poor form and often fail to earn points. Columbus, on the other hand, have gained momentum in recent games and should be able to beat the Blackhawks today.
Our prediction - handicap (0) to Columbus
The teams often show high performance in head-to-head games. They couldn't score six goals only in one match out of five, so we suggest taking the over here.
Second wager - total over 5.5 goals
