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Chicago vs Columbus: prediction for the NHL game
On December 24, Chicago will host Columbus for the NHL clash. Who will get a win this time? We offer our betting tips for the upcoming game.
Command Analysis
Chicago Blackhawks
USAChicago team is still unable to put an end to the losing streak, which is going on for eight matches. All of these games ended in regular time, Blackhawks lost all of them by more than one goal. The main reason behind that is an extremely low offensive efficiency. Blackhawks rarely score more than two goals in a game, which is a very poor result for NHL.
After recent defeats, the Blackhawks slided down to the 8th position in the Western conference standings.
Columbus Blue Jackets
USAColumbus side is also in a long losing streak, which reached five games in a row. Team managed to put up a fight only in a game against Dallas, which was lost by only one goal in regular time. But in other matches the Blue Jackets suffered heavy defeats to Florida (0:4) and Tampa (1:4).
Team has serious problems with the line-up. 10 players are currently on injuried list.
Trends
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In each of four latest head-to-head matches opponents managed to score more than one goal in the opening period
СтавкаFirst goal: Columbus
Columbus opened the scoresheet in each of four latest head-to-head matches
Tip and bets
It's hard to pick a favorite in the upcoming game, because both sides are in a terrible form, being unable to find a victory for several consecutive matches. Chicago have a great opportunity to get a victory over the injury-plagued Columbus.
Our prediction - Chicago to win the match
Both teams have serious problems on the offensive end, which is the main reason of their poor results. Chicago's main objective here is to close down opponent's forwards. In this case, we are not expecting a high-scoring game.
Our second bet is on total under six goals
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