LiontipsSt. Louis vs Columbus. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (October 16, 2022).
Command Analysis
St. Louis reached the second round of the playoffs last season, which can be considered a success for the team. This will be the first regular season game for the Blues. The team was good in the preseason games, most of which they won. They suffered one devastating defeat to Columbus (0:7), but in the following match crushed Chicago (6:0). Vladimir Tarasenko remains one of the leaders in the team.
Columbus had a lot of problems last year, and it looks like they carried them into the new season. The Blue Jackets have already played two games. After a defeat at Carolina (1:4), Columbus lost to Tampa Bay (2:5) at home. Brad Larsen's men scored the first goal in the last game, but were losing 2:3 after the first period. The Jackets are slow and allow the opponents to make too many shots on goal.
Trends
СтавкаSt. Louis IT over 3.5 goals
Columbus conceded over 3 goals in each of their previous 2 games.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5
3 out of 5 games between the clubs had more than 1 goal in the first period.
Tip and bets
St. Louis are more likely to win this game. Columbus looked disappointing in the first two games and failed to put any pressure on their opponents. The Blues have often defeated the Blue Jackets at home, so we don't think they will struggle here. Moreover, St. Louis are coming into this game fresh, while Columbus had a tough game against Tampa the day before.
Our prediction - St. Louis to win
More than five goals were scored in most head-to-head games. Columbus were terrible on defense and conceded four goals in the previous two games. We recommend taking the over.
Second bet - total over 5.5 goals
