LiontipsEdmonton vs Montreal. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (March 6, 2022).
Command Analysis
Edmonton are in the 9th position in the West. They have recently suffered a dip in form and are at risk of losing their spot in the playoffs. The Oilers can't mount a winning streak and lose points in every second game. For instance, they lost to Carolina (1:2), then defeated Philadelphia (3:0) before losing to Chicago in overtime with a score of 3:4.
The Oilers are very dependent on their leaders, McDavid and Draisaitl, who both have demonstrated great individual performance and chalked up over 75 points each. Edmonton also have one of the best power play convesion rates - they have used 26.3% of their chances.
Montreal have transformed under the new coach. In six of the last seven games, the Canadiens celebrated success. They only lost to Winnipeg (4:8) but after that bounced back and beat Calgary (5:4 OT).
The Canadiens started to demonstrate high performance, and at the same time, they rarely concede more than two goals. But the team remains one of the worst against powerful opponents. Montreal are occupying the penultimate line in the standings.
Trends
СтавкаIT Montreal over 2.5 goals
Montreal scored more than 2 goals in 3 out of 4 games against Edmonton.
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
We expect Montreal to put up a fight against the Oilers. The visitors have looked very impressive in recent games, while the Oilers are inconsistent. In previous head-to-head games, the Canadiens often recorded regulation-time victories.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (+1.5) to Montreal
Montreal are showing good performance lately and average three goals per game. Edmonton, on the other hand, are not reliable in defense this season, so we suggest playing the individual total of the visitors.
Second wager - Montreal IT over 2.5 goals
