LiontipsPittsburgh vs Columbus. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (April 30, 2022).
Command Analysis
After confident victories over Boston (4:0) and Detroit (7:4), Pittsburgh played out two terrible games. The Penguins were unreliable on defense against the Flyers and lost 1:4 at Philadelphia. They allowed a total of 43 shots on goal. Back at home, the Penguins got devastated by Winnipeg (1:5).
Columbus won two of the last three games. The Blue Jackets crushed Winnipeg (5:2) before suffering a defeat to Tampa (1:4). Goaltender Merzlikin was unreliable and saved only 87% of the shots. In the reverse fixture, the Jackets got their revenge and beat the Lightning with a score of 5:2.
Trends
СтавкаGoal in each period - yes
The teams scored goals in each period in 3 head-to-head games out of 4.
Ставка1st goal: Columbus
In 4 head-to-head games out of 5, Columbus scored first.
Tip and bets
Pittsburgh have a good chance to bounce back after the crushing defeats. The Pens will enjoy home advantage and should get a confident win in Pittsburgh, where they usually are solid. Columbus have too many injuries coming into this game: six players are out, and three more are doubtful. Considering all their difficulties, the Jackets are unlikely to get a win.
Our prediction - handicap(-1.5) to Pittsburgh
Both sides have been unreliable on defense lately. The opponents are used to playing open hockey against each other, so we believe there will be more than six goals in the upcoming game.
Second bet - total over 6 goals
