LiontipsColumbus vs Philadelphia. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (April 8, 2022).
Command Analysis
Columbus broke their long seven-game losing streak and got a confident victory over Philadelphia with a score of 4:2. Merzlikin had a great game and saved 47 of the 49 shots on his goal. If it were not for his outstanding performance, the Blue Jackets wouldn't be able to clinch a win, because the team's defensive line was unreliable. The Jackets lost a large number of points this season due to their poor defensive actions.
Philadelphia are slumping and have dropped to the 14th line in the Eastern Conference standings. They have chalked up 55 points in this regular season. In the last six games, the Flyers had only one victory. They prevailed over the Rangers in a shootout (4:3 SO). The team lost the other five games in regulation, for instance, they suffered crushing defeats to Minnesota (1:4), Toronto (3:6), and Colorado (3:6).
Trends
СтавкаGoal in each period - yes
In the last 3 head-to-head games, the teams scored goals in each period.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In 4 head-to-head games out of 5, the teams scored more than one goal in the first period.
Tip and bets
Columbus have proved that they still can deliver good results. We believe that the Blue Jackets will capitalize on their home advantage and get a win against the struggling Philadelphia outfit.
Our prediction - Columbus to win
Considering poor defenses of both opponents, we expect a high-scoring game here and suggest taking the over.
Second wager - total over 6 goals
