LiontipsEdmonton vs Los Angeles. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (November 17, 2022).
Command Analysis
Edmonton are in 6th place in the Western Conference with 18 points to their name. Recently, the team showed inconsistent results - after a victory over Tampa (3:2), the Oilers got crushed by Carolina (2:7) and celebrated success over Florida (4:2). Evander Kane is greatly missed - he is out for 3-4 months after being cut on the wrist by a skate blade. Jay Woodcroft's side isn't very reliable on defense and on average concedes three to four goals per game.
Los Angeles have more stability. They are in 2nd place in the West, five points behind the current leader Vegas. Recently, the Kings had a four-game winning streak. At their home arena, they defeated the likes of Florida (5:4) and Minnesota (1:0). In the last game, however, the Kings lost at Calgary with a score of 5:6. Jonathan Quick faced 29 shots and conceded six goals.
Trends
СтавкаLos Angeles IT over 2.5 goals
In 3 games out of 5, Edmonton conceded more than 2 goals.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In 2 previous games of Los Angeles, more than one goal was scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
Los Angeles are more consistent than their hosts and are currently in the top-3 in the West. Edmonton have several injuries that don't allow them to deliver their best performance. Many previous meetings between the two sides were close, and this one should be, too. We will be backing the Kings here and hedge out bet with a zero handicap.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (0) to Los Angeles
Games between these two clubs are rarely high-scoring. Moreover, after conceding six goals to Calgary, Los Angeles will strive to act more reliably on defense. Take the under.
Second bet - total under 6.5 goals
