LiontipsCalgary vs St. Louis. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (December 17, 2022).
Command Analysis
Calgary can't break their losing streak. They were defeated in four straight games, however, only one of those games ended in regulation - the Flames lost to Columbus with a score of 1:3. In other matches, the team put up fights but lost to Toronto in overtime and to Montreal and Vancouver in shootouts. Most of these games were played away, but today the Flames will enjoy home advantage.
St. Louis played three straight games at home but didn't show anything special. They got a slender victory over Nashville (1:0 OT) and came close to defeating Colorado, but yielded in overtime (2:3 OT). The Blues had a terrible game against Winnipeg (2:5). Goalie Greiss had a subpar performance and saved only 78% of the shots.
Trends
Ставка1st goal: St. Louis
St. Louis opened the scoring in 6 head-to-head games in a row.
Ставка1st period: total over 2.5 goals
In the last 4 meetings, the teams scored at least 3 goals in the first period.
Tip and bets
St. Louis aren't in great form, and overall, they haven't been doing so well on road trips this season. We do not expect the Blues to overcome Calgary, who haven't won in four games but came close to victory a couple of times and delivered solid performances. We will be backing the home team.
Our prediction - Calgary to win
St. Louis have many problems on defense and regularly lose points due to defensive mistakes. In head-to-head games, the teams play open hockey, so we suggest taking the over.
Second bet - total over 5.5 goals
