LiontipsCalgary vs Dallas. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL playoffs (May 6, 2022).
Command Analysis
Last year, Calgary didn't make it to the playoffs and finished in 5th place in the Northern Division. This time, the Flames were more confident in the regular season and finished in the top-3 in the West. The team got a comfortable opponent in the first round of the playoffs - Dallas are in poor form. The first game between the clubs wasn't very exciting - the Flames got a slender 1:0 victory over the Stars.
Dallas delivered average performance in the regular season. The Stars usually are reliable on defense, and in their first playoff game they tried to neutralize the Flames' attack. Goalie Oettinger had a very good game, but his effort wasn't enough - the Stars couldn't find the back of the net and suffered a narrow 0:1 defeat.
Trends
Ставка1st period: total under 1.5 goals
In 3 out of 4 head-to-head games, the teams scored under 2 goals in the first period.
Ставка1st goal: Calgary
In 4 head-to-head games out of 5, Calgary scored the first goal.
Tip and bets
Calgary kept a clean sheet in the first game. The Flames looked more confident than their opponent, and today they will strive to build on their success and secure the lead in the series. The Stars made only 16 shots on goal in the first game - this is not good enough for a successful performance in the playoffs.
Our prediction - Calgary to win
We do not expect a barnburner here. Since Dallas don't have a strong attacking line, they will continue to play a very defensive brand of hockey.
Second bet - total under 5.5 goals
