LiontipsWinnipeg vs Vegas. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (December 14, 2022).
Command Analysis
Winnipeg are one of the leaders in the West. After a string of four victories, the Jets lost to Washington at home (2:5). The team completely failed the first two periods. Before that, the Jets beat St. Louis (5:2) and Chicago (3:1) away. Usually, Winnipeg score three or more goals in home games, plus the team is excellent on power play, which helps them a lot in games against favorites.
Vegas are four points ahead of their hosts, but they have played more games. The team had a great start to the season, but now they lost momentum and struggle to mount a winning streak. In the last month, the VGK didn't get more than two victories in a row. The Golden Knights lost to the Rangers (1:5), defeated Philadelphia (2:1 OT) and suffered a home defeat to Boston (1:3). On road trips, Bruce Cassidy's team plays open hockey and usually scores four goals. At the same time, they allow three goals on average.
Trends
СтавкаIT Winnipeg over 3.5 goals
In 3 out of 5 games, the Jets scored more than 3 goals.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In 3 out of 5 head-to-head games, more than one goal was scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
The teams have already played two games against each other this season, and in the second meeting, the Jets came very close to winning, but they lost in overtime. We think that currently, Winnipeg are in better form than Vegas and will be backing the home team here.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (0) to Winnipeg
This should be a high-scoring game. Winnipeg usually score a lot at home, and Vegas will strive to play open hockey, as well. The teams should easily score six goals in the upcoming game.
Second bet - total over 5.5 goals
