LiontipsEdmonton vs Anaheim. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (December 18, 2022).
Command Analysis
Edmonton are in the top-8 in the Western Conference stadings. The team is having a difficult season and delivering inconsistent results, but they manage to avoid long losing streaks. In the last three games, the Oilers lost to Minnesota (1:2), beat Pittsburgh (6:3), and yielded to St. Louis in a shootout (3:4 SO). The Oilers have several injuries at the moment, for instance, Evander Kane is out for a long time. But the team continues to show high performance, on average they score four goals per game.
Anaheim are second-to-last in the West with only 19 points to their name. In three of their last four games, the Ducks were defeated. They lost to Ottawa (0:3) and Toronto (0:7) away, but managed to overcome Montreal (5:2). The Ducks have the worst defense in the conference and on average concede at least four goals per game. Moreover, they won only one away game in regulation this season.
Trends
СтавкаEdmonton IT over 3.5 goals
In 4 head-to-head games out of 5, the Oilers scored at least four goals.
Tip and bets
Edmonton aren't on top form, but they should beat the Ducks, who are one of the weakest teams in the league this season. Anaheim lost almost all of their away games, and we don't expect them to overcome the Oilers.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-2) to Edmonton
Previous head-to-head games were often high-scoring, and even Anaheim scored five goals in the last game. Considering the poor defenses of both sides, we recommend taking the over.
Second bet - total over 6.5 goals
