LiontipsColorado vs Nashville. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL playoffs (May 4, 2022).
Command Analysis
Colorado are one of the most consistent teams in the NHL. The Avalanche won their conference for the second consecutive year. They have earned 119 points, which is the second-best result this season. The Avalanche have been fantastic in attack and averaged four goals per game. The team has a reliable defensive line, and goalie Kuemper has saved 92% of shots this season.
Nashville finished in 8th place in the Western Conference, beating Vegas by just three points. Last season, the Predators failed to make a deep run in the playoffs and lost 2-4 to Carolina in the last 16. They will strive to improve that result, but Colorado are a very powerful opponent and we do not expect much from the Preds in this edition of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Trends
СтавкаGoal in each period - yes
In the last 4 head-to-head games, the teams scored in each period.
Ставка1st goal: Colorado
In 4 head-to-head games out of 6, Colorado scored the first goal.
Tip and bets
Colorado could afford to lose six of the last seven games of the regular season. They retained the leadership in the Western Conference and rested the main players before the start of the playoffs. The Avalanche should do well. Nashville, on the other hand, will struggle get past the powerful opponent - they have been inconsistent during the regular season and often delivered poor results away from home.
Our prediction - handicap (-1.5) to Colorado
Colorado have excelled in attack, and we expect them to score a lot today, especially since Nashville can't boast a very reliable defensive line. We suggest taking the over here.
Second bet - total over 6 goals
