LiontipsWinnipeg vs Los Angeles. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (April 3, 2022).
Command Analysis
Winnipeg are losing just four points to Vegas in 8th place and have a game in hand over them, which gives the team a decent chance to snatch a last-minute ticket to the playoffs. Before losing to Totronto (3:7), the Jets were on a winning streak - they beat Columbus (4:3 ОТ), Arizona (2:1 ОТ) and Buffalo (3:2 SO).
The Jets show good performance in home games and average over three goals per game. However, they aren't very confident at defending against power play - the team neutralizes only 74,8% of opponents' chances.
Los Angeles are currently 5th in the West and will probably finish in the top-8 with no difficulties, which was the main objective for the Kings this season. But recently the team has been a bit inconsistent.
The Kings suffered a crushing defeat to Seattle (1:6), and after losing to Edmonton on penalties (3:4 SO), they prevailed over Calgary (3:2 SO). The team often clinches points away from home and has lost only nine away games in regulation. Todd McLellan's side shows its weakest performance in first periods, when the team almost never scores.
Trends
СтавкаLos Angeles IT over 3.5 goals
Los Angeles have scored more than 2 goals in 3 out of 5 games.
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
Los Angeles rarely lose in regulatin of late, and Winnipeg haven't earned two points in a long time. The Jets are one of the most inconsistent clubs in the NHL, so we suggest backing the Kings here.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (0) to Los Angeles
No more than 5 goals were scored in most of the previous head-to-head games. We will be taking the under.
Second bet - total under 5.5 goals
