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Montreal vs Vancouver: prediction for the NHL fixture
The Canadiens take on the Canucks in the NHL on Wednesday night. What to expect from the teams? Here's our prediction.
Command Analysis
Montreal Canadiens
CanadaMontrealare on a three-game losing streak. After a defeat to Minnesota (1:4), the Canadiens yielded to Winnipeg in overtime (2:3). After those two away games, the team returned to their home arena, where they were set to host Vegas. Montreal couldn't withhold the VGK's offense and conceded six goals (4:6). Goalie Allen saved only 85% of the shots he faced.
Vancouver Canucks
CanadaVancouver had a series of home games, in which they delivered inconsistent results. The Canucks crushed Pittsburgh (5:1) and Anaheim (8:5). Forward Horvat was excellent, he scored four goals and also gave an assist. Vancouver were close to beating Nashville, but they allowed the Preds to level and in the end lost in a shootout (3:4 SO). The team also lost to New Jersey (2:5).
Trends
СтавкаFirst goal: Montreal
In five head-to-head games out of six, Montreal scored the first goal.
Ставка2nd period: total over 1.5 goals
The teams scored more than one goal in the second period in four head-to-head games out of five.
Tip and bets
Montreal have a chance to break their losing streak. The team will be looking for redemption at their home arena, and we think that they will be able to get a win here, especially considering Vancouver's performance on road trips.
Our prediction - Montreal to win
Vancouver are unreliable on defense and regularly concede large numbers of goals. However, the Canucks also have a solid attacking line, and they can deliver a high performance, too. Take the over.
Second prediction - total over 6.5 goals
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