LiontipsPittsburgh vs Winnipeg. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (January 14, 2023).
Command Analysis
Pittsburgh seem to have recovered from their dip in form and started to collect points again. They broke the six-game losing streak and crushed Arizona with a score of 4:1. Goalie DeSmith had a great game - he saved 95% of the shots he faced. Back at home, the Penguins built on their success and defeated Vancouver (5:4). The Pens conceded three goals in seven minutes but made a comeback already in the first period. Malkin scored two goals and gave two assists.
Winnipeg got thrashed by Detroit (5:7). The defensive line was very unreliable, and goaltender Hellebuyck had a terrible game - he saved only 82% of the shots he faced. After that game, the Jets traveled to Buffalo Sabres, and they managed to get a win (4:2). Hellebuyck redeemed himself by saving 39 out of 41 shots.
Trends
Ставка1st goal: Winnipeg
In three head-to-head games out of four, the Jets scored first.
Ставка1st period: total under 1.5 goals
The teams didn't score more than one goal in the first period in three head-to-head games in a row.
Tip and bets
Pittsburgh are in great team form, but let's not forget that their recent opponents weren't very strong. The Pens will be playing at home, where they keep having problems in almost every game. The Jets can put up a fight against Pittsburgh and eke out a win.
Our prediction - handicap (+1.5) to Winnipeg
The teams rarely score a lot in head-to-head games, and delivered more than five goals in one out of six previous meetings. Take the under.
Second bet - total under 6.5 goals
