LiontipsEdmonton vs Anaheim. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (February 18, 2022).
Command Analysis
Edmonton have mounted a three-game winning streak and climbed back into the top-8 with a total of 55 points. The Oilers beat the Islanders at home (3:1), and then celebrated success over San Jose (3:0) and Los Angeles (5:2) away.
The Oilers snatched a win from the Kings in the last minutes of the game: Draisaitl gave a beautiful assist to Yamamoto from behind the box. In general, Edmonton can boast one of the best attacking lines in the NHL.
Anaheim are in 9th place in the Western Conference table, also with 55 points. The Ducks are having a good season, but in the last three games they suffered defeats. They clinched a point from Detroit (1:2 OT), but lost to Seattle (3:4) and Calgary (2:6) in regulation.
In general, the Ducks aren't particularly successful away from home. They won only five games in regulation on their travels, and on average conceded at least three goals.
Trends
СтавкаAnaheim IT over 2.5 goals
On average, Edmonton concede 3 goals per game.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In the last 3 games between the clubs, more than one goal was scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
Anaheim can't be considered clear outsiders here. Sure, the Ducks haven't been very impressive lately, but Edmonton lack consistency and the visitors have a chance to win. Most recent games between these two sides were close, and this season the Oilers won by just one goal.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (+1) to Anaheim
After a crushing defeat to Calgary, Anaheim will be looking for redemption. They will try to play more reliably on the defensive, and if they manage to stop the Oilers' first line, we won't see a large number of goals in this fixture.
Second prediction - total under 6.5 goals
