LiontipsWashington vs Philadelphia. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (April 13, 2022).
Command Analysis
Washington are having a poor season. In previous years, the team was consistently among the leaders of the Eastern Conference, but in 2021-2022 edition of the NHL, the Capitals are in 8th position. The team has secured its playoffs berth, but probably won't be able to strengthen the standings.
The Capitals are in good form and won the last three games. Peter Laviolette's men defeated Tampa (4:3), Pittsburgh (6:3), and Boston (5:2). But it is impossible to not notice, that Washington conceded at least two goals in each of their last 16 games.
Philadelphia are in 14th place in the Eastern Conference with 57 points to their name. This has been one of the worst season for the Flyers - at the moment, they can't register two consecutive wins.
They lost to Columbus at home (2:4), but beat the Blue Jackets away (4:1). After that, they suffered a home defeat to Anaheim (3:5). The Flyers recorded only eight regulation-time victories on their travels and on average conceded about four goals. Moreover, the team remains without Sean Couturier and Joel Farabee.
Trends
СтавкаWashington IT over 3 goals
Washington scored more than 3 goals in their last 3 games.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In 4 of the 5 games of Washington, more than 1 goal was scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
Philadelphia is a convenient opponent for Washington - the Capitals are a better team and should get two points here. The Flyers struggle to deliver good results away from home, and we doubt they can put up a fight against Washington.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1) to Washington
Both sides are used to an open brand of hockey and pay little attention to their defenses. Most of the previous head-to-head games were high-scoring, so we suggest taking the over here.
Second prediction - total over 5.5 goals
