LiontipsWashington vs Columbus. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (January 8, 2023).
Command Analysis
Washington are in the top-6 in the Eastern Conference with a total of 50 points. They team is having a rough season; currently, they are alternating between victories and defeats and can't mount a winning streak. The Capitals lost to Buffalo (4:5 ОТ) and Nashville (2:3) at home, but crushed Columbus (6:2) away. Soon, Wilson and Backstrom will return to the ranks and strengthen the team's offensive line. On average, the Capitals score three to four goals per game.
Columbus remain the main outsiders in the league. They are nine points behind Montreal who sit bottom of the Atlantic Division. The Blue Jackets lost to Ottawa (0:4) and Washington (2:6), but managed to overcome Carolina at home (4:3 SO). Because of their poor defense (one of the worst in the league), Columbus are pretty much forced to play on collision courses. The Jackets got only two away wins this season.
Trends
СтавкаWashington IT over 3.5 goals
In the last game against Columbus, the Capitals scored six goals.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In three of four games of Washington, more than one goal was scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
Washington are much stronger than Columbus. The teams have met recently, and the Capitals confidently won by four goals. We expect Washington to get another landslide victory at home.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1.5) to Washington
Most games between these clubs were high-scoring, and in the last meeting, the teams scored a total of eight goals. We recommend taking the over.
Second bet - total over 6.5 goals
