LiontipsNew Jersey vs Boston. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (December 29, 2022).
Command Analysis
New Jersey were on a long losing streak of six games, but managed to break it and overcome Florida (4:2). The Devils were losing after 40 minutes but mounted a comeback in the third period and scored three unanswered goals. But the team couldn't build on that success and lost to Boston in the following game (3:4). Goalie Blackwood had a bad performance and was even substituted off in the third period.
Boston broke their four-game winning streak and unexpectedly lost to Ottawa in overtime (2:3 OT). The Bruins struggled to find the back of the net and only 2 out of 51 shots reached the target. But overall, the team is having a great season. The Bruins are currently the leaders of the Eastern Conference with 57 points to their name.
Trends
Ставка1st goal: New Jersey
In 3 straight head-to-head games, New Jersey scored the first goal.
Ставка1st period: total under 1.5 goals
In 4 out of 5 head-to-head games, the teams didn't score more than one goal in the first period.
Tip and bets
New Jersey are in a downturn. Recently, the team couldn't win even at home, and now they must face the leaders of the East again. We doubt the Devils will be able to avenge the recent defeat. This should be an easy win for Boston.
Our prediction -Boston to win
Boston are the highest-scoring team in the East, and New Jersey have been unreliable on defense of late. We expect a proper barn-burner and recommend taking the over.
Second bet -total over 6 goals
