LiontipsMinnesota vs St. Louis. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (January 9, 2023).
Command Analysis
Minnesota are 6th in the Western Conference standings with 47 points. The team rarely gets long winning streaks, but nevertheless they consistently earn points. Recently, the Wild crushed Tampa (5:1) at home, but then unexpectedly lost to Buffalo (5:6 OT) away. Kirill Kaprizov continues to break club records and has already chalked up 50 points. On average, the Wild score at least three goals per game.
St. Louis are outside the playoffs zone. It is likely that the team will not make it into the Stanley Cup playoffs this season. The Blues struggle to get more than two victories in a row. For instance, after beating Toronto (6:5 SO) and New Jersey (5:3), the Blues lost to Montreal with a score of 4:5. St. Louis usually play open hockey and score a lot. On average, Berube's side concedes at least four goals, but scores three per game.
Trends
СтавкаMinnesota IT over 3.5 goals
In the last game against St. Louis, the Wild scored more than 3 goals.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In 4 out of 5 head-to-head games, more than one goal was scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
We expect Minnesota to defeat the Blues again. St. Louis look much weaker than their opponets while the Wild play confidently at home and usually beat teams like St. Louis.
Our prediction - Minnesota to win
Most games of St. louis are exciting to watch with large numbers of goals. Minnesota score a lot as well, so we recommend taking the over here.
Second bet - total over 6.5 goals
