LiontipsLos Angeles vs San Jose. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (December 18, 2022).
Command Analysis
Los Angeles played six away games in a row, and their results were controversial. The Kings suffered only two regulation-time defeats, but didn't score a single goal in those two games. They were crushed by Toronto (0:5) and Buffalo (0:6). They also yielded to Columbus in overtime (5:6 OT). In the other three games, the Kings looked more confident. They even managed to defeat Boston in a shootout (3:2 SO).
San Jose had a four-game losing streak, but they broke it by crushing Anaheim (6:1) away. Most players looked good and earned performance points. Back at their home arena, the Sharks were set to host Arizona. They nearly allowed the Coyotes to level and snatch a point, but in the end, they got a narrow victory (3:2).
Trends
Ставка1st goal: San Jose
In 4 head-to-head games out of 6, the Sharks scored the first goal.
Ставка1st period: total under 1.5 goals
The teams didn't score 2 goals in the first period in 3 head-to-head games out of 4.
Tip and bets
The two sides aren't in their best form, but the Kings look a bit more confident and have home advantage, thus they are the favorites to win. We will be backing the home team in this fixture.
Our prediction - Los Angeles to win
San Jose concede large numbers of goals in almost every game, and they can't always compensate for that by delivering high performance. We expect this to be a close game with at least seven goal and recommend taking the over.
Second bet - total over 6 goals
