LiontipsDallas vs Minnesota. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (December 4, 2022).
Command Analysis
Dallas have recently finished a series of away games. They got a confident victory over St. Louis with a score of 4:1. Goalie Wedgewood had an amazing game and saved 95% of the shots he faced. Back at home, the Stars faced one of the main outsiders of the Western Conference, Anaheim. They crushed the Ducks (5:0); Oettinger performed a shutout. Overall, Dallas are in great team form and are currently in 3rd place with 32 points.
Minnesota played six straight games at their home arena. The Wild won four out of six matches and suffered defeats only to Pittsburgh (4:6) and Toronto (3:4). They also had serious problems in the game against Carolina, but managed to eke out a win in overtime (2:1). The other three games the Wild won in regulation. For instance, they crushed Winnipeg (6:1). Forward Boldy delivered a goal and gave two assists.
Trends
Ставка1st goal: Minnesota
In 4 head-to-head games in a row, Minnesota scored the first goal.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In 4 out of 5 head-to-head games, the teams scored more than 1 goal in the first period.
Tip and bets
The teams are on equal footing, but bookmakers give an edge to Dallas, who will have home advantage. However, we believe that Minnesota can put up a good fight and at the very least not lose in regulation. The Wild have been confident on road trips and are in good form at the moment.
Our prediction - Minnesota to not lose
Dallas are the highest scoring team in the West this season. At the same time, they allow their opponents too much freedom and concede a lot. Take the over.
Second bet - total over 5.5 goals
