LiontipsOttawa vs Calgary. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (February 14, 2023).
Command Analysis
Ottawa are in 14th place in the East. Sometimes, the Senators deliver good results and put up fights against favorites, but overall, they are having a disappointing season. Before the All-Stars break, Ottawa had a four-game winning streak, but in the last game, they lost to Edmonton (3:6). On average, D.J. Smith's men are unreliable on defense and concede three to fours goals per game.
Calgary aren't as strong as last season, but they still have a good chance of making it to the playoffs. The Flames are in 9th place in the standings, level on points with Minnesota. Since December, the team haven't won more than two games in a row. After the break, they lost to the Rangers (4:5 ОТ) and Detroit (1:2) before crushing Buffalo (7:2). On road trips, Sutter's men are weaker than at home, they won only nine away games in regulation.
Trends
Ставка Ottawa IT over 2.5 goals
The home team have scored more than two goals in three out of five games against Calgary.
Ставка 1st period: total under 1.5 goals
Three out of five games between the clubs had fewer than two goals in the first period.
Tip and bets
Calgary weren't impressive in recent games and could only crush Buffalo. The Senators are an uncomfortable opponent for the Flames, and they have often beaten the Flames even away. We believe Ottawa will capitalize on their home advantage and win.
Our prediction - handicap (0) to Ottawa
Calgary concede three goals per game on average. Ottawa buld their game through attack, and in the last games they have always scored three goals. That is why we belueve the Senators will be able to score at least three goals against Calgary.
Second bet - Ottawa IT over 2.5 goals
