LiontipsEdmonton vs Colorado. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL playoffs (June 5, 2022).
Command Analysis
Edmonton started the series against Colorado away from home, where they couldn't achieve the desired result. In the first game, both teams showed a disastrous play on defense and conceded a total of 14 goals. Edmonton's goalie Smith was substituted in the second period after conceding six goals. In the second game at Colorado, the Oilers couldn't score at all (0:4). The team made only 24 shots on goal.
The Oilers will be looking to bounce back and record their first victory against the Avalanche at home.
Colorado were excellent in their home games. The team demonstrated fantastic performance in attack, especially in the first game, when the Avalanche netted eight goals. However, due to the large number of errors on defense, Colorado allowed the Oilers to score six times. The top scorer for the Avalanche in the first game was defenceman Makar; he scored a goal and gave two assists.
In the second game, Colorado were more reliable on defense - they kept a clean sheet and scored four unanswered goals. Goalie Francouz, who replaced the injured Darcy Kuemper, had a very good game.
Trends
СтавкаGoal in each period - no
In 3 head-to-head games out of 5, the teams failed to score in each period.
Ставка1st period: total under 1.5 goals
In 4 head-to-head games out of 5, the teams didn't score more than one goal in the first period.
Tip and bets
Colorado are head and shoulders above their opponent and continue to demonstrate beautiful hockey. The Avalanche secured a significant advantage in the series by winning the first two games. They will hope to build on their success in the upcoming battle - the team didn't lose in the last five away matches. We will be backing the Avalanche here.
Our prediction - Colorado to win
The Avalanche have overcome their defensive difficulties and crushed the Oilers 4:0 in the last game. We doubt the teams will score more than seven goals in the upcoming game and suggest taking the under.
Second prediction - total under 7 goals
