LiontipsWashington vs Minnesota. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (April 4, 2022).
Command Analysis
Washington are in 8th place in the Eastern Conference with a total of 84 points. The Capitals have already booked their playoffs spot and can be stress-free for the rest of the regular season. In the last games, the team beat Buffalo (4:3 SO) and New Jersey (4:3), but suffered a crushing defeat to Carolina (1:6).
After that, the Capitals got a few days of rest, so they will be coming into this game fresh. Peter Laviolette's men usually show their best performance in the last 20 minutes, and in general, they average three goals per game.
Minnesota are 2nd in the Western Conference standings, with the same number of points as Calgary. Both the Wild and the Flames can't catch up with Colorado, but Minnesota surely hope to retain the second position. The Wild won eight of the last nine games.
After losing to Pittsburgh in overtime (3:4 OT), the Wild pulled themselves together and beat Carolina (3:1) away. Marc-Andre Fleury had a great game and made a total of 37 saves, and Kirill Kaprizov scored a goal.
Trends
СтавкаIT Washington over 2.5 goals
In 3 out of 5 games against the Wild, Washington scored more than 2 goals.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In 4 of Washington's 5 games, more than one goal was scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
Washington had a chance to rest and recover, while Minnesota played a game against Carolina yesterday. We think that gives the Capitals an edge in the upcoming game. Moreover, Washington hold an advantage in the head-to-head.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (0) to Washington
We hope to see a high-scoring game here. Minnesota average about three goals per game, and Washington have been scoring a lot of late.
Second bet - total over 5.5 goals
