LiontipsSan Jose vs Vancouver. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (December 8, 2022).
Command Analysis
San Jose got a confident victory over Montreal (4:0), but couldn't mount a winning streak and lost to Toronto (1:3) in the following game. After that, the Sharks suffered two devastating defeats to Ottawa (2:5) and Buffalo (3:6). Back at home, San Jose continued to show poor results. They won only one out of nine home games, over Ottawa (5:1).
Vancouverstarted the series of home games with two defeats to Washington (1:5) and Ottawa (1:5). In the next game, the Canucks managed to redeem themselves and beat Arizona (3:2 OT). The team also got the upper hand over Montreal (7:6 OT) thanks to great attacking performance. In particular, forward Peterson had an amazing game - he scored a goal and gave two assists.
Trends
Ставка1st goal: Vancouver
In 4 head-to-head games in a row, Vancouver scored first.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
The teams scored more than 1 goal in the first period in 4 head-to-head games out of 5.
Tip and bets
San Jose are in terrible form. They lose points even at home, showing poor defensive performance and conceding an average of four goals per game. Vancouver, on the other hand, consistenly beat their opponents, and, oddly enough, they have been playing better on road trips than at home of late. We will be backing the Canucks in this fixture.
Our prediction - Vancouver to win
Neither side have reliable defensive lines, but unlike San Jose, Vancouver score a lot. The teams aren't used to sitting on the defensive in head-to-head games, so we suggest taking the over.
Second bet - total over 6 goals
