LiontipsOttawa vs Rangers. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (December 1, 2022).
Command Analysis
Ottawa are second-to-last in the Eastern Conference standings with a total of 17 points. The Senators endured a long losing streak, but in the last couple of games they managed to demonstrate good performance. The team crushed Anaheim (5:1) and prevailed over Los Angeles in overtime (3:2 OT). The Senators' defense is unreliable, and on average, D.J. Smith's charges concede four goals per game. They also struggle when they have to defend against power play.
The Rangers had a good last season and hoped to be among the leaders this year. But the team is currently outside the playoffs zone with 24 points. New York can't mount a winning streak, and in the last three games, they suffered regulation-time defeats. The Rangers lost to Anaheim (2:3) away and to Edmonton (3:4) and New Jersey (3:5) at home. Gerard Gallant's men conceded at least three goals in each of those games.
Trends
СтавкаOttawa IT under 3 goals
Ottawa scored fewer than 3 goals in their last 3 games against the Rangers.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In 4 out of 5 games between the clubs, there was more than one goal in the first period.
Tip and bets
The Rangers should easily beat such opponents as Ottawa if they want to make it into the playoffs. The Senators look terrible even at home, and in the last three games against the Rangers they lost in regulation.
Our prediction - Rangers to win
We predict at least seven goals in this game. Recently the Rangers have been unreliable on defense, and the Canadian side concede at least four goals in every game. Take the over.
Second bet - total over 6 goals
