LiontipsSeattle vs Calgary. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (January 28, 2023).
Command Analysis
Seattle are one of the favorites in the West this season. In the last home game, the Kraken left no chance to Vancouver (6:1). Forward McCann delivered a goal and provided two assists. Before this victory, Seattle got only one win in four games - they beat New Jersey in overtime (4:3 OT). They also suffered crushing defeats to Tampa (1:4) and Edmonton (2:5).
Calgary played the previous five games at home. The Flames had only one regulation-time victory, over Tampa (6:3), which was made possible by the first line - the players chalked up 11 points. Calgary also got a narrow win against Columbus (4:3). But in the other games, the Flames lost. They even got crushed by Chicago (1:5). Goalie Markstrom saved only 85% of the shots he faced.
Trends
Ставка 1st period: total under 1.5 goals
In 3 head-to-head games out of 4, the teams failed to score more than one goal in the first period.
Ставка 3rd period: Calgary to score first
In 4 head-to-head games out of 6, Calgary scored first in the third period.
Tip and bets
Seattle are strong at their home arena, and despite their dip in form, they overcome outsiders in most home matches. Calgary can't really be called outsiders, but they haven't shown solid play in a long time, especially on road trips. We will be backing Seattle here.
Our prediction - Seattle to win
Both sides prefer open hockey and almost never sit on the defensive. We predict a high-scoring game here.
Second bet - total over 5.5 goals
