LiontipsPittsburgh vs New Jersey. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (February 25, 2022).
Command Analysis
Pittsburgh lost their four-game winning streak and suffered a defeat at Toronto (1:4). Jarry had a bad game - he only managed to save 85% of the shots on his goal. After that, the Penguins faced another tough opponent, Carolina. The Hurricanes defeated Pittsburgh with a score of 3:4. Recently, the Penguins have looked poor at home: they won only one home game out of six.
New Jerseyhad two excellent games at Montreal (7:1) and St. Louis (7:4). Forwards Hischier and Sharangovich have each chalked up four points in two games. However, the Devils couldn't build on that success and suffered defeats to Pittsburgh (2:4) and Tampa Bay (3:6) in the following matches. In the game against the Lightning, Gillies gave a poor effort in the goalbox: he conceded six goals and was substitured off in the third period.
Trends
СтавкаGoal in each period - yes
In 3 of the last 4 head-to-head games, goals were scored in each period.
Ставка1st goal: Pittsburgh
In 4 out of 5 games between the two sides, Pittsburgh scored first.
Tip and bets
Despite the recent dip in form, Pittsburgh are the favorites here. New Jersey rarely earn points and demonstrate terrible performance in almost every game. We will be backing the Pens, who are the better team.
Our prediction - handicap (-1.5) to Pittsburgh
Usually, the teams score a lot in head-to-head games: six or more goals were scored in 7 out of 8 meetings.
Second bet - total over 6 goals
