LiontipsIslanders vs Boston. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (February 18, 2022).
Command Analysis
The Islanders will most likely miss the playoffs this year, which is a very disappointing result. The team is in terribe form and lost the last three games to Edmonton (1:3), Calgary (2:5) and Buffalo (3:6).
The Isles were close to leveling the score against the Sabres, but instead conceded twice a few minutes before the final siren. At home, Barry Trotz's men demonstrate a more defensive style of hockey and usually allow no more than two goals, but they rarely win against the league leaders.
For Boston, the main goal for this season is to get into the playoffs, and it doesn’t matter whether they finish first or eighth. The Bruins are currently in 8th position in the standings, but they have a few games in hand.
However, in the last four games, the Bruins only managed to defeat Ottawa (2:0). Most recently they lost to the Rangers in a shootout (1:2 SO). Today the Bruins will be playing without Brad Marchand, but Patrice Bergeron will return to lineup.
Trends
СтавкаBoston IT under 2.5 goals
Boston scored no more than 2 goals in each of their last 4 games.
Ставка1st period: total under 1.5 goals
In 3 out of 5 games between the clubs, fewer than 2 goals were scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
The Islanders have a chance to redeem themselves today, since Boston's key forward Marchand is suspended, and team captain Bergeron will need time to get in shape after his injury. Moreover, the hosts won all of their most recent games against Boston.
Our prediction - Islanders to win
The two sides haven't been scoring a lot of late, plus the Islanders demonstrate a very defensive brand of hockey at home.
Second prediction - total under 5.5 goals
