LiontipsVegas vs Dallas. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (February 26, 2023).
Command Analysis
It seems that the Vegas Golden Knights' winning streak of five games has come to an end. The team unexpectedly lost to the Chicago Blackhawks in a shootout (2-3 SO). The Golden Knights were supposed to secure another victory in regulation, but allowed a shorthanded goal just one minute before the final siren.
The VGK were expected to redeem themselves at their home arena, but they faced difficulties once again. The game against Calgary went into overtime, and Vegas could only get one point (4-3 OT).
The Dallas Stars continue to struggle and are currently on a five-game losing streak. The team experience difficulties even against obvious outsiders, as evidenced by their losses to Columbus (1-4) and Chicago (3-4). Goalie Oettinger had a disappointing performance against the Predators - he saved only 82% of the shots he faced.
The Stars played almost all of those games at home, where they had previously been consistently earning points. Following the disappointing results, they have dropped to third place in the Western Conference standings.
Trends
Ставка First goal: Dallas
In 3 head-to-head games out of 4, Dallas scored first.
Ставка 1st period: total under 1.5 goals
In 4 head-to-head games out of 6, the teams failed to score more than one goal in the first period.
Tip and bets
Vegas have an excellent opportunity to solidify their position at the top of the Western Conference table, taking advantage of Dallas' slump. The Stars cannot regain their previous form, and on top of that, they will be playing away, where it is even more difficult to perform. The Golden Knights have also started to experience difficulties, but the team continues to earn points.
Our prediction - Vegas to win
We do not expect a high-scoring game here. Both sides are reliable on defense, moreover, the teams usually play very carefully in head-to-head games, hardly ever delivering large number of goals.
Second bet -total under 6 goals
