LiontipsDetroit vs Ottawa. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (December 17, 2022).
Command Analysis
Detroit are trying to make it to the playoffs this season. But the moment, the Red Wings have too many injuries and their results leave much to be desired. Detroit lost the last four games, to Carolina at home (0:1) and to Florida (1:5), Dallas (2:3 ОТ), and Minnesota (1:4) away. The Wings aren't particularly impressive at their home arena - they won only six home games in regulation time. Derek Lalonde's men usually show their worst performance in first periods.
Ottawa are having a rough season, but in the last three games, the team played well. The Senators defeated Nashville (3:2) away, and then celebrated success over Anaheim (3:0) and Montreal (3:2) at home. D. J. Smith's charges got only three away victories in regulation this season. The best player for Ottawa is Brady Tkachuk, who has already chalked up 33 points. Tkachuk scores or assists in almost every game.
Trends
СтавкаOttawa IT under 3.5 goals
In 4 out of 5 games, Ottawa scored fewer than 4 goals.
Ставка1st period: total under 1.5 goals
In 4 out of 5 games of the hosts, no more than one goal was scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
We believe that Detroit will defeat Ottawa in the upcoming game. The Senators are unlikely to get the fourth straight win, especially away from home. The Red Wings should capitalize on their home advantage and get a win on Saturday.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (0) to Detroit
Detroit rarely concede more than two goals to opponents like Ottawa. The Senators are not a high-scoring team, and they rarely deliver more than two goals in away games. We recommend playing the individual total of the visiting team.
Second bet - Ottawa IT under 2.5 goals
