LiontipsBoston vs Pittsburgh. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (April 16, 2022).
Command Analysis
Boston lost their last three games in regulation time and dropped to the 7th line in the Eastern Conference. The Bruins failed to withhold the attacks of St. Louis (2;4) and Washington (2:4), and even suffered a defeat at the hands of Ottawa (2:3). In the last game, Boston had a two-goals advantage but allowed the Senators to make a comeback.
Pittsburgh, on the other hand, ended their losing streak and prevailed over Nashville in overtime (3:2 OT). Goaltender DeSmith had a great game and saved 33 of the 35 shots on his goal. The Penguins couldn't build on that success - they lost to the Islanders in a shootout (4:5 SO). In the second game against the Isles, the Pens got their revenge (6:3).
Trends
СтавкаGoal in each period - no
In 4 head-to-head games out of 6, the teams didn't score in each period.
Ставка1st period: total under 1.5 goals
In 4 head-to-head games out of 5, the teams failed to score more than one goal in the first period.
Tip and bets
Boston are in poor form and suffered three regulation-time defeats in a row. Pittsburgh, on the contrary, have recovered from their recent slump and started chalking up points. We give an edge to the Penguins here.
Our prediction - handicap (0) to Pittsburgh
The teams rarely score a lot in head-to-head games, and managed to net over five goals in just two of their last nine meetings. We will take the under here.
Second bet - total under 6 games
