LiontipsArizona vs Islanders. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (December 17, 2022).
Command Analysis
Arizona are one of the main outsiders in the West, but they probably won't drop to last in the conference table. The Coyotes looked decent in their latest home games. The team got the upper hand over Boston (4:3) and overcame Philadelphia (5:4 ОТ), but lost to the Sharks at San Jose (2:3 OT). Even at home, the Coyotes concede three to four goals per game, and they struggle to defend against power play. Arizona's worst period is usually the first one.
The Islanders are in 8th place in the Eastern Conference standings with a total of 35 points. Their results are inconsistent and they can't mount a winning streak. After a victory over New Jersey (6:4), the Isles suffered defeats to Carolina (0:3) and Boston (3:4 SO). The Islanders won only seven away games in regulation time and on average conceded at least three goals per game. In recent outings, their defensive performance was especially disappointing.
Trends
СтавкаIslanders IT under 3.5 goals
In 3 out of 5 head-to-head games, the Islanders scored fewer than 4 goals.
Tip and bets
The Islanders often lose points and aren't in their best team form at the moment. Arizona will enjoy home advantage tonight, so we believe they can put up a good fight and collect points in the upcoming game. We will be backing the underdogs.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (+1) to Arizona
We don't think the visiting team will be able to score more than twice - the Coyotes rarely allow the Isles to convert many scoring chances. Moreover, New York haven't scored four goals in recent games. Take the under.
Second bet - Islanders IT under 3 goals
