LiontipsVancouver vs Columbus. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (January 28, 2023).
Command Analysis
Vancouver were on a losing streak of three games, but they finally broke it and beat Chicago (5:2). Most players managed to chalk up points in that game. But the Canucks couldn't build on that success and suffered a devastating defeat to Seattle (1:6) in the following game. Goalie Martin had a terrible performance - he saved only 82% of the shots he faced.
Columbus are having a disaster of a season, but in the last three matches the team earned points. They lost to Calgary in overtime (3:4 OT), but managed to win the other two games. After a narrow victory against Edmonton (3:2 OT), the Blue Jackets defeated San Jose (5:3) at home. They delivered three goals in the last period.
Trends
Ставка 1st goal: Columbus
In 3 head-to-head games out of 4, Columbus scored first.
Ставка 1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In 3 head-to-head games in a row, the teams scored more than one goal in the first period.
Tip and bets
Bookmakers consider Vancouver favorites in this fixture, despite their poor results. We will be backing the underdogs here - the Blue Jackets looked decent in the last outings, and we think they can take advantage of Vancouver's dip in form.
Our prediction - handicap (+1.5) to Columbus
The teams play open hockey and often score a lot in head-to-head games. We predict a high-scoring match here and recommend taking the over.
Second bet - total over 6 goals
