LiontipsMinnesota vs Edmonton. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (April 13, 2022).
Command Analysis
Minnesota are fighting to retain their position in the top-3 in the West. The team struggles to mount a long winning streak and lost two of the last three games. The Wild suffered a defeat to Nashville (2:6) and yielded to St. Louis in overtime (3:4 ОТ), but beat Los Angeles (6:3).
At home, the Wild average four goals per game. Kirill Kaprizov has already chalked up 89 points and is the main scorer for the Wild. Matt Dumba, however, is a doubt for the upcoming game due to a lower body injury.
Edmonton are in 5th place in the Western conference, four points behind their hosts. Recently, the Oilers mounted a six-winning streak, but in the last outing they lost to Colorado in a shootout (1:2 SO). The Oilers average three goals per game even away from home.
The visitors are one of the highest-scoring clubs in the West, and Connor McDavid is the top scorer in the NHL. Also, the team converts every fourth power play chance.
Trends
Minnesota scored over 3 goals in their last 4 games against Edmonton.
In 5 previous games between the clubs, more than one goal was scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
Minnesota haven't lost to Edmonton in a long time, and in the last games against the Oilers, they celebrated success in regulation. Moreover, the Wild usually deliver powerful performance at home. We will hedge our bet with a zero handicap.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (0) to Minnesota
Both sides can boast fantastic attacking lines. Head-to-head games have almost always been high-scoring, so we are looking forward to an exciting confrontation.
Second wager - total over 6.5 goals
