LiontipsNashville vs Arizona. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (February 14, 2023).
Command Analysis
Nashville suffered a devastating defeat to Vegas (1:5) in their previous home game. Goalie Saros saved only 86% of the shots he faced. The Predators were terrible on offense, too - they made only 17 shots on goal. After that, the Preds traveled to Philadelphia, where they eked out a victory in overtime (2:1). Saros was much more reliable in that game.
Arizona are having a tough time on a road trip. After losing to Chicago in overtime (3:4 OT), the Coyotes had a very close game agaisnt the Blues in St. Louis, but again, they lost in overtime (5:6 OT). Arizona conceded three goals in the third period, throiwing away their lead. The team haven't won in the previous 18 away games.
Trends
Ставка 1st goal: Nashville
In four head-to-head games in a row, Nashville scored first.
Ставка 1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In three head-to-head games out of four, the teams scored more than one goal in the first period.
Tip and bets
Nashville are back at home, where they usually play better than on road trips, and they will try to take advantage of their opponents' poor form. The Predators are a better team on paper and they should have no problems against the Coyotes, who almost never win on their travels.
Our prediction -Nashville to win
Both sides have problems on defense, and head-to-head games are often high-scoring. Take the over.
Second bet - total over 5.5 goals
