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New Jersey vs Montreal: prediction for the NHL game
The Devils and the Canadiens square off in the NHL action on Sunday evening. What to expect from this game? Here's our prediction.
Command Analysis
New Jersey Devils
USANew Jersey are in poor form. They lost in five of the last six games. After a high-scoring victory over the Rangers (7:4), the Devils yielded to Toronto (2:3) and Washington (3:4).
The Devils have one of the worst defenses in the NHL and on average concede over three goals. At the same time, the young forward Jesper Bratt is having a great season - he has scored 22 goals for New Jersey.
Montreal Canadiens
CanadaMontreal have enjoyed a fantastic winning streak recently, but it didn't help them strengthen their standings. They sit bottom of the Eastern Conference table, five points behind New Jersey.
The Canadiens lost to Boston (2:3 ОТ) and Florida (3:4), but managed to prevail over Toronto (4:2). They have improved their performance and look more powerful now even against the league leaders.
Trends
СтавкаIT Montreal over 2.5 goals
In 4 out of 5 games against the Devils, Montreal scored more than 2 goals.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In 4 out of 5 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 Devils. The visitors looked great in recent games, and we think they will be able to get the upper hand over one of the main outsiders in the East.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (0) to Montreal
Montreal have averaged three goals per game lately, and New Jersey remain unreliable in defense. We believe that the Canadiens will be able to convert more than two chances today.
Second bet - Montreal IT over 2.5 goals
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