LiontipsOttawa vs Minnesota. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (February 22, 2022).
Command Analysis
Ottawa are in 12th place in the East with a total of 41 points. This is a decent result for the team that completely failed in the last few seasons. The Senators often deliver solid performance at home, even when they face the leaders.
For example, Ottawa put up a fight against Boston (2:3 ОТ) and had a decent game against the Rangers (1:2). But D.J. Smiths men look good only in the first two periods and almost always throw the game away in the last 20 minutes.
Minnesotaare having a wonderful season. They are currently in the top-3 in the West, and if it weren't for two defeats in the last three games, they would be able to claim the first position.
The Wild lost to Winnipeg (3:6) and Florida (2:6), but they managed to bounce back and celebrated success at Edmonton (7:3). They scored four goals in the first period. Usually, Dean Evason's men convert every fifth chance during power play.
Trends
СтавкаIT Minnesota over 3.5 goals
In 4 out of 5 games against Ottawa, Minnesota scored more than 3 goals.
Ставка2nd period: Minnesota to win
In 3 out of 5 head-to-head games, Minnesota won in the second period.
Tip and bets
We think that the hosts stand no chance. The Wild had a great game against Edmonton and will crush Ottawa if they deliver a similar performance today.
Our prediction - Minnesota to win
Previous games between the two sides were high-scoring. Minnesota are fast and sharp on the offensive, so we suggest taking the over here.
Second bet - total over 6 goals
