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San Jose vs Ottawa: prediction for the NHL game
The Sharks and the Senators square off in the NHL on Monday night. What to expect from this game? Look out for our prediction below.
Command Analysis
San Jose Sharks
USASan Jose had been great on their recent road trips but back at home started showing poor results again. They broke the three-game winning streak and lost to Detroit with a score of 4:7. Goalie Reimer saved only 70% of the shots he faced. After that, the Sharks lost to the Rangers (1:2). They made 28 shots but could only score one goal.
Ottawa Senators
CanadaOttawa had three home games before soming to San Jose. The Senators overcame Buffalo (4:1), delivering a solid defensive performance and making 40 shots on the opponents' goal. In the other games, however, Ottawa played terribly. They lost to the Islanders (2:4) and suffered a devastating defeat to New Jersey (1:5).
Trends
СтавкаGoal in each period - no
In 4 out of 6 head-to-head games, the teams didn't score in each period.
Ставка1st goal: Ottawa
In 3 head-to-head games out of 4, Ottawa scored first.
Tip and bets
San Jose lost their previous six home games, but in most cases, they either yielded outside regulation or lost by a one-goal margin. In the upcoming game, the Sharks can break this string of defeats - their opponents are one of the main outsiders in the East.
Our prediction - San Jose to win
The teams can't boast of powerful defensive lines and concede a lot. That forces them to play a more attacking brand of hockey, which leads to high-scoring matches. Take the over.
Second bet - total over 5.5 goals
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