LiontipsNew Jersey vs Islanders. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (December 10, 2022).
Command Analysis
New Jersey are level on points with Boston and are in second place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Devils are in good form. After a defeat to Nashville (3:4 ОТ), the team beat Philadelphia (3:2) and Chicago (3:0). Then they enjoyed three full days of rest, which is definitely a big advantage. Two players are out injured (Palat and Bastian).
The Islanders are in 7th place in the East. Overall, they are having a decent season, even though they don't have long losing streaks. But the Isles lost three of their last four games - to Nashville (1:4), Chicago (3:0), and St. Louis (4:7). That was the first time this season that the team conceded seven goals. Usually, the Islanders show their best performance in third periods.
Trends
СтавкаIT Islanders under 2.5 goals
In 2 out of 4 games, the visitors scored fewer than 3 goals.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In 4 out of 5 games between the clubs, more than one goal was scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
We predict a regulation-time victory for New Jersey here. The Devils come in to this fixture rested and full of energy, and they have home advantage - the Islanders have rarely won in New Jersey before.
Our prediction - New Jersey to win
Previous head-to-head games weren't high-scoring, and we don't expect this to be a barn-burner. New Jersey don't concede a lot this season, and we doubt the teams will be able to score more than five goals in this game.
Second bet - total under 5.5 goals
