LiontipsPittsburgh vs Boston. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (November 2, 2022).
Command Analysis
Pittsburgh are in a downturn. They lost the previous four games - after defeats to Vancouver (1:4), Calgary (1:5), and Edmonton (3:6), the Penguins had a chance to bounce back. But the team couldn't create enough chances in Seattle and lost (1:3) to the Kraken. The Pens really struggle to deliver on offense, and in the last four games, they scored only six goals - an underwhelming performance for one of the strongest teams in the East.
Boston, on the other hand, continue to deliver great results. They top the Eastern Conference standings with 16 points. The Bruins lost only once this season, to Ottawa (5:7), but since then they have redeemed themselves by mounting a five-game winning streak. Boston won three of those games in regulation, and defeated Anaheim and Minnesota in a shootout and in overtime, respectively.
Trends
СтавкаFirst goal: Boston
In four head-to-head games out of five, Boston scored first.
СтавкаGoal in each period - no
In three out of five head-to-head games, the teams failed to score in each period.
Tip and bets
Oddly enough, bookmakers don't consider Boston the favorites in this game. The Bruins are in much better form than their hosts and confidently top the standings, while Pittsburgh struggle against much weaker opponents such as Seattle. We believe that the Bruins will get the upper hand in this game.
Our prediction - Boston to win
We do not expect a barn-burner here. The teams rarely score a lot in head-to-head games, and Pittsburgh create dangerous moments in attack with great difficulty. Take the under.
Second bet - total under 6.5 goals
