LiontipsVancouver vs Montreal. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (December 6, 2022).
Command Analysis
Vancouver started the series of home games with two devastating defeats. After losing to Washington (1:5), the Canucks got crushed by Florida with the same score. Both Martin and Demko were unreliable in goal. In the last game, however, the Canucks managed to snatch a victory from Arizona in overtime (3:2 OT).
After losing to San Jose (0:4) at home, Montreal traveled to Calgary, where they managed to defeat the Flames (2:1). Goalie Allen was excellent and saved 46 out of 47 shots he faced. The Canadiens couldn't build on that success and suffered a defeat to Edmonton in the last outing (3:5). Allen didn't have such a great game against the Oilers.
Trends
Ставка1st goal: Montreal
In 4 head-to-head games out of 5, Montreal scored first.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In 3 head-to-head games in a row, the teams scored more than one goal in the first period.
Tip and bets
Vancouver are the favorites to win this game, but the teams are actualy on equal footing, and Montreal have played really wekk on road trips lately. The Canucks looked bleak in two out of three previous matches, so we are not convinced they will be able to win confidently here.
Our prediction - handicap (+1.5) to Montreal
We expect a high-scoring game here, because both sides are unreliable on defense and allow their opponents too much freedom. Take the over.
Second bet - total over 6 goals
