LiontipsEdmonton vs Boston. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (February 28, 2023).
Command Analysis
The Edmonton Oilers currently hold the fourth place in the Western Conference standings and are expected to make it to the playoffs. However, the team has been struggling this month, even in games against weaker opponents. Notably, they managed to beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2 and the Pittsburgh Penguins 7-2, but in their last game, the Oilers unexpectedly lost to the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-6.
It is worth mentioning that Connor McDavid recently reached the milestone of 800 career points (goals + assists) in the hard-fought game against the Flyers. The team's attack remains a powerful weapon under Woodcroft's leadership, but Edmonton continue to allow an average of three or four goals per game.
The Boston Bruins continue to maintain the leadership both in the Eastern Conference and the league as a whole and will soon reach 100 points. The team has regained excellent form and has extended its winning streak to six games. In three previous games, the Bruins celebrated success over the Ottawa Senators 3-1 at home and defeated the Seattle Kraken 6-5 and the Vancouver Canucks 3-1 away.
Boston are demonstrating amazing performance and score about four goals per game on average. Additionally, the Bruins can boast the most reliable defense in the league - usually they do not allow opponents to score more than three goals.
Trends
Ставка Boston IT over 3.5 goals
In three out of five games, the Oilers conceded more than three goals.
Ставка 1st period: total under 1.5
In four out of five games between the teams, no more than one goal was scored the first period.
Tip and bets
We believe that this will be another win for Boston. Edmonton have had problems in recent games, even when they faced outsiders, for instance, they lost to Columbus in the last outing. The Bruins are on top form and should beat the Oilers.
Our prediction - handicap (0) to Boston
Boston have the best defense in the league and rarely concede more than two goals even on their travels. The Oilers haven't shown high performance in their previous meetings with the Bruins, so we will play the individual total of the home team.
Second bet - Edmonton IT under 3.5 goals
