LiontipsBoston vs Columbus. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (December 17, 2022).
Command Analysis
Boston are the leaders of the Eastern Conference, four points ahead of the closest pursuers with a game in hand over them. However, the team can't mount a winning streak, and after victories over Vegas (3:1) and the Islanders (4:3 SO), Montgomery's charges suffered a unexpected defeat to Los Angeles at home (2:3 SO). The Bruins basically threw the game away in the third period. But the team have not lost in regulation at their home arena this season.
Columbus are the outsiders in the Eastern Conference. The Blue Jackets have collected only 22 points since the start of the season. In the last two away games, they suffered defeats to Florida (0:4) and Tampa (1:4). On average, the Jackets concede no fewer than four goals, especially on road trips. Moreover, several key players are currently out injured. Johnny Gaudreau has been solid on offense, but most Coolumbus' players haven't even earned 15 points.
Trends
СтавкаBoston IT over 3.5 goals
In 3 out of 4 games against Columbus, the hosts scored more than 3 goals.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In 4 out of 5 meetings between the clubs, more than one goal was scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
Boston should get an easy victory in the upcoming game. The Bruins are the leaders on the Eastern Conference, and Columbus sit bottom of the table. Moreover, the home team have no serious injuries in the squad.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1.5) to Boston
We predict a high-scoring game here. Boston usually deliver large numbers of goals against weak opponents, and Columbus concede an average of four goals per game.
Second bet - total over 6.5 goals
