LiontipsColorado vs Los Angeles. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (March 10, 2023).
Command Analysis
Colorado are in seventh place in the Western Conference standings and can still significantly improve their position. The team recently faced a series of three defeats. But after losing to Seattle at home (2:3 OT), the Avalanche pulled themselves together and crushed San Jose with a score of 6:0. Bednar's team have one of the most reliable defenses in the West. Typically, the club performs best in the first period.
Los Angeles have risen to second place in the West and have become one of the leaders in the conference. The team are level on points with Vegas and can potentially overtake the VGK. They are currently in excellent form and are on a four-game winning streak. At home, the Kings beat Montreal (3:2), St. Louis (4:2), and Washington (4:2). Todd McLellan's team demonstrate an open style of hockey and usually score three or four goals both at home and away.
Trends
Ставка Colorado IT over 3 goals
The hosts have scored more than 3 goals in 4 out of 5 games against the Kings.
Ставка 1st period: Colorado win
In 3 meetings out of 5, Colorado won in the first period.
Tip and bets
Colorado performed excellently in their previous home game and did not leave the Sharks any chance. The Avalanche are an uncomfortable opponent for Los Angeles and most of the previous matches between these two teams have ended in favor of the Avalanche. We do not think that the Kings will be able to beat them away.
Prediction - Colorado to win
Los Angeles are used to open hockey. Usually, they score at least three goals per game, but also concede a lot. Previous games between these two teams have been quite spectacular, so we recommend taking the over.
Second bet - total over 6 goals
