LiontipsMinnesota vs Boston. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (March 17, 2022).
Command Analysis
Minnesota need a final push to secure their spot in the playoffs. At the moment, the Wild are in 5th place in the standings with 72 points to their name. Lately, however, they have struggled to find their form and suffered defeats in the last two games.
First, the Wild lost at Columbus in a shootout (2:3 SO), and then got crushed by Nashville at home (2:6). Dean Evason's side shows poor defensive performance, especially on road trips. As such, the Wild will be looking to collect maximum points in all of their remaining home games.
Bostonhave been sitting in 7th place in the East for a long time, but they can't improve their position. The Bruins are in decent form and often demonstrate solid performance in back-to-back games.
After a defeat to Los Angeles (2:3 ОТ), the Bruins celebrated success over Chicago (4:3) and got the upper hand over Arizona (3:2).
Trends
СтавкаBoston IT over 2.5 goals
In 4 of their last 5 games, the Bruins scored more than 2 goals.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In 4 of Boston's last 5 games, the teams scored more than one goal in the first period.
Tip and bets
Minnesota are slumping, while Boston have been looking decent and didn't lose in regulation in the last two weeks. We will be backing the Bruins and hedge our bet with a zero handicap.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (0) to Boston
Boston usually score over two goals per game. Minnesota, on the other hand, are prone to defensive problems and conceded at least three goals in nine of ten previous matches.
Second bet - Boston IT over 2.5 goals
