LiontipsCalgary vs Arizona. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (April 16, 2022).
Command Analysis
Calgary broke their five-game winning streak and suffered a crushing defeat to Vegas (1:6) at home. Goaltender Marsktröm had a terrible performance and was substituted off in the second period after conceding four goals. Earlier, the Flames beat Seattle twice (4:1 and 5:3) and left no chance to San Jose (4:2) and Anaheim (4:2).
Arizona are in terrible form and continue to lose one game after another. The main problem is the team's weak defensive line. In the last five outings, the Coyotes conceded a total of 29 goals. They suffered crushing defeats to Vancouver (1:5) and New Jersey (2:6) at home, and lost to Vegas (1:6) away. In the second game against the Canucks, Arizona allowed seven goals (1:7).
Trends
Ставка1st goal: Calgary
In 3 head-to-head games in a row, Calgary opened the scoring.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In 3 head-to-head games out of 4, the teams scored more than one goal in the first period.
Tip and bets
Arizona are in terrible form and we don't see them overcoming one of the stronger sides in the West. Calgary often beat outsiders by a large margin, so we suggest betting on the hosts' win a negative handicap.
Our prediction - handicap(-2.5) to Calgary
Considering Arizona's weak defense, we expect a large number of goals scored in the upcoming game.
Second bet - total over 6 goals
