LiontipsWashington vs Pittsburgh. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (January 27, 2023).
Command Analysis
Washington are showing poor results and can't win more than one game in a row. Because of that, they have dropped to 8th in the Eastern Conference. If the Capitals don't find their form soon, they will drop out of the playoffs zone. After a confident victory over Arizona (4:0) away, the Capitals got crushed by Vegas (2:6), and lost to Colorado (2:3). Washington are unreliable on defense and often concede three to four goals per game.
Pittsburgh sit next to their opponent in the table. The team has been alternating between wins and losses for a long time now. Four of their last five games ended in regulation time. The Penguins beat Ottawa (4:1), then yielded to New Jersey (1:2 ОТ), and celebrated success over Florida in a high-scoring thriller (7:6). The Pens usually demonstrate an open brand of hockey and most games with their participation are quite exciting.
Trends
Ставка Washington IT over 2.5 goals
The Pens conceded more than 2 goals in 3 out of 5 games.
Ставка 1st period: total over 1.5 goals
More than one goal was scored in the first period in 3 out of 5 head-to-head games.
Tip and bets
We expect Washington to rally and demonstrate high-quality hockey at their home arena. Both sides have been inconsistent of late, but the Capitals have almost never lost in regulation in three straight games, so we will give them the edge here.
Our prediction - handicap (0) to Washington
There is a big chance that this game will be high-scoring. The teams can't boast of reliable defensive lines and usually concede and score a lot. Previous head-to-head games have often had seven and more goals.
Second bet - total over 6.5 goals
