LiontipsLos Angeles vs Columbus. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (April 16, 2022).
Command Analysis
Los Angeles continue to fight for a playoffs spot. Currently, the team is in 8th place in the West with a total of 88 points. The Kings need to stay clear of Vegas, who are looking to snatch the playoffs berth. However, recently Los Angeles lost too many points.
Today's hosts lost four of the last five games. They suffered a defeat to Minnesota (3:6), beat Chicago (5:2) and got crushed by Colorado (3:9) - that was the first game of the season when the Kings conceded more than seven goals. Another problem is that forward Drew Doughty is out injured.
Columbus have lost their chance of reaching the playoffs. The best result they can have this season in 9th place in the East. The team has broken a string of defeats and won in three out of four games, but the Blue Jackets still lack consistency.
The Blue Jackets lost to Philadelphia (1:4), then prevailed over Detroit (5:4 OT) and crushed Montreal (5:1). Columbus are one of the least successful clubs when it comes to power play - they use only 17.4% of their chances.
Trends
Ставка1st period: home team to win
In 3 out of 4 head-to-head games, Los Angeles won in the first period.
СтавкаLos Angeles IT over 3.5 goals
In 5 out of 8 games, Columbus conceded more than 3 goals.
Tip and bets
Los Angeles don't want to miss their chance of finishing in the top-8, so today the Kings will strive to win. Columbus often lose in regulation away from home, and we expect the Kings to get the upper hand here.
Our prediction - Los Angeles to win
After a crushing defeat at the hands of Colorado, Los Angeles will try to be very careful on the defensive. We don't think this will be a high-scoring game. Fewer that seven goals were scored in most recent head-to-head matches.
Second bet - total under 6.5 goals
