LiontipsColorado vs Columbus. prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (November 4, 2022).
Command Analysis
Colorado have been unimpressive so far. Many players have left the team in the summer, and Valeri Nichushkin, who was off to a great start in the season, got injured. In the previous two games, the Avalanche lost to New Jersey (0:1) and the Islanders (4:5). Usually, Jared Bednar's men have their worst performance in the last 20 minutes - they almost always concede goals in the third period.
Columbus are in terrible form and the fans are furious, many of them blame goaltender Elvis Merzļikins for all the team's problems. However, goaltender is not the only weak spot in the team. For instance, the Blue Jackets scored only one goal in the previous two games - they lost to Boston (0:4) and got thrashed by New Jersey (1:7). Currently, Columbus sit bottom of the Eastern Conference table with 6 points to their name.
Trends
СтавкаIT Colorado over 3.5 goals
In four games out of five, Columbus conceded more than three goals.
Ставка2nd period: Colorado win
In four out of five games, Columbus lost the second period.
Tip and bets
Despite their poor form, Colorado are the favorites in this fixture. The Avalanche look much better than the Blue Jackets, who struggle to create scoring chances. Colorado can deliver a solid defensive performance, unlike Columbus, who concede an average of four goals per game.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1) to Colorado
Both sides have problems on offense, but the last games of the opponents had more than six goals. We believe that together the teams can deliver seven goals in this game.
Second bet - total over 6.5 goals
