LiontipsDallas vs Minnesota. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (February 9, 2023).
Command Analysis
As expected, Dallas broke their three-game losing streak and got a narrow win against Anaheim. They eked out a victory in a penatly shootout (3:2 SO). Goalie Oettinger had a good game, he saved 32 out of 34 shots. Before that, the Stars lost three home games outside regulation. Despite those defeats, they remain the leaders in the West, three points clear of other competitors.
Minnesota won two straight games before losing at Arizona. The Wild played well in the first and the second periods, but threw the game away in the last 20 minutes. The team haven't been convincing at home lately, but they did record victories over Philadelphia and Buffalo in overtime and a penalty shootout, respectively. But in the last four away games, the Wild haven't earned any points.
Trends
Ставка 1st goal: Minnesota
In 4 head-to-head games out of 6, Minnesota scored the first goal.
Ставка 3rd period: total over 2.5 goals
The teams scored more than 2 goals in the third period in 3 out of 4 head-to-head games.
Tip and bets
Dallas should come to their senses and start playing like the leaders of the West once again. If they continue to perform the same way they are right now, they will lose the top line. Minnesota are a convenient opponent for the Stars, they often experience problems on road trips, so we expect the home team to get the upper hand.
Our prediction -Dallas to win
The teams don't sit back in head-to-head games, they usually demonstrate open attacking hockey and score a lot. In six out of eight meetings, they scored more than five goals. Take the over.
Second bet -total over 5.5 goals
