LiontipsLos Angeles vs Dallas. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (January 20, 2023).
Command Analysis
Los Angeles were on a three-game winning streak before their home loss to New Jersey (2:5). Goaltender Quick had a terrible game - he saved only 85% of the shots he faced. Prior to that performance, the Kings appeared to be in great team form and got victories against such opponents as Vegas (5:1) and Edmonton (6:3). Forward Fiala scored a total of five goals and gave to assists in those two games.
Dallas also defeated Vegas recently - they crushed the VGK with a score of 4:0. Oettinger was excellent against the Golden Knights; he performed a shutout. After that, the Stars were upset by San Jose (3:5). The defencemen couldn't withhold the opponents' attack and allowed the Sharks to create too many scoring chances.
Trends
СтавкаFirst goal: Los Angeles
In 4 head-to-head games out of 5, the Kings scored the first goal.
Ставка1st period: total under 1.5 goals
In 4 straight head-to-head games, the teams failed to score more than one goal in the first period.
Tip and bets
We expect the home team to do well against Dallas. The Stars have been inconsistent of late, and we are not convinced they can overcome the Kings, who usually do well at their home arena.
Our prediction - Los Angeles to win
Los Angeles are used to and open brand of hockey and they will try to impose that style on their opponent in the upcoming game. The Kings score a lot, but they can't boast of a reliable defense, so we recommend taking the over here.
Second bet - total over 5.5 goals
