LiontipsMontreal vs Pittsburgh. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (October 18, 2022).
Command Analysis
Montreal lost all of their preseason games, and nearly every one of them ended in regulation time. But in the opening match of the new season, the Canadiens managed to surprise everyone by snatching a win from Toronto - they scored the winning goal 20 second before the final siren. After that, however, the team couldn't deliver successful results and lost to Detroit (0:3) and Washington (1:3).
Pitssburgh are in good team form. They were off to a great start in the new season - in the first game, the Penguins crushed Arizona (6:2). Crosby had an excellent game; he scored a goal and gave two assists. In the second outing, Pittsburgh met with Tampa. Once again, the Pens delivered an amazing performance and got a high-scoring (6:2) victory over the Lightning.
Trends
Ставка1st goal: Montreal
In 3 head-to-head games out of 5, Montreal scored first.
Ставка1st period: total under 1.5 goals
In 3 head-to-head games out of 4, the teams didn't score more than one goal in the first period.
Tip and bets
Montreal aproached the regular season in terrible form and couldn't deliver successful results in thir first games. But they did get the upper hand over Toronto at home. The Canadiens will try to put up a fight in the upcoming game, but we doubt they will be able to create problems for Pittsburgh. The Penguins were excellent in the first games, and we predict another confident win for them.
Our prediction - Pittsburgh to win
The Canaiens can't boast of a reliable defensive line and regularly concede large numbers of goals. Pittsburgh scored six goals in each of their previous two games, and we expect another high-scoring match with their participation. Take the over.
Second bet - total over 6 goals
