LiontipsEdmonton vs Detroit. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (February 16, 2023).
Command Analysis
Edmonton are in 6th place in the Western Conference table with a total of 65 points. Recently, the Oilers have been alternating between wins and losses - after a defeat to Philadelphia (1:2 SO), they celebrated success over Ottawa (6:3) and got crushed by Montreal (2:6). The Oilers play an open brand of hockey and average about four goals per game, but they concede quite a lot, as well. Usually, Edmonton show their best performance in second periods.
Detroit are outside the playoffs zone and sit in 12th position in the Eastern Conference. Right now, the Red Wings are in good team form, they won their previous three games - at home, the Wings beat Calgary (2:1) and Vancouver (5:2), and they overcame Vancouver (4:1) away. Lallonde's men allowed a total of four goals in those three games. But usually Detroit aren't that solid on road trips - they won only seven away games in regulation.
Trends
Ставка IT Detroit over 2.5 goals
Detroit scored more than 2 goals in their last 3 games.
Ставка 1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In 2 out of 4 meetings between the clubs, more than one goal was scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
Detroit can create many problems for Edmonton in the upcoming game, especially concidering Edmonton's performance in recent games. The Red Wings won the last three matches and feel confident coming into this fixture.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (+1) to Detroit
Edmonton usually play open hockey and concede at least three goals per game, even at home. Detroit have scored three goals in each of their previous games, so we recommend playing the individual total of the visiting team.
Second bet - Detroit IT over 2.5 goals
