LiontipsMontreal vs Islanders. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (April 15, 2022).
Command Analysis
Montrealare in poor form. The team suffered defeats in the last three games - to Toronto (2:3), Winnipeg (2:4), and Columbus (1:5). Sam Montembeault had a terrible game against the Blue Jackets and saved only 83% of the shots on his goal.
The Canadiens have dropped to the second-last line in the Estern Conference standings due to their disappointing recent results.
The Islanders have been inconsistent lately. They recorded only two victories in the last five games - New York prevailed over Carolina (2:1) and snatched a win from Pittsburgh (5:4 SO). In the reverse fixture, the Isles lost with a score of 3:6. Goalie Sorokin saved only 84% of the Pens' shots.
Before that defeat, the Islanders were crushed by St. Louis (1:6).
Trends
СтавкаGoal in each period - yes
In 4 head-to-head games in a row, the teams scored in each period.
Ставка1st goal: Montreal
In 4 head-to-head games out of 5, Montreal scored the first goal.
Tip and bets
Despite all the setbacks, the Islanders continue to earn points. Montreal, on the other hand, are in a slump. Today the Isles will strive to take advantage of the hosts' poor form and bounce back from their defeat to Pittsburgh. The visitors should win.
Our prediction - Islanders to win
Neither side has been reliable on the defensive lately, so we are expecting a large number of goals scored in this fixture.
Second bet - total over 5.5 goals
