LiontipsPittsburgh vs Washington. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (March 26, 2023).
Command Analysis
Pittsburgh ended their losing streak of four games. The team played at Colorado and confidently defeated the Avalanche with a score of 5-2. The Penguins showed an excellent attacking performance, creating a huge number of scoring chances. Continuing their road trip, the Pens traveled to Dallas, but this time they had to concede (2-3). Pittsburgh are in a precarious position on the brink of making it to the playoffs. The team occupies the eighth spot in the table, with an advantage of just one point over the ninth place, and more defeats can leave the team without a chance to compete for the Stanley Cup.
Washington managed to avoid their fourth consecutive defeat. The team hosted Chicago and crushed the outsider 6-1. Forward Ovechkin scored a goal and also made an assist. Before that game, the Capitals lost to Columbus in overtime (6-7) at home. Goaltender Lundqvist failed to cope with the huge number of shots on his goal, saving only 82% of them. If the Capitals don't start consistently chalking up points, the club will not make it into the playoffs for the first time since 2014.
Trends
Ставка 2nd period: Pittsburgh's first goal
In four head-to-head games out of five, Pittsburgh opened the scoring in the second period.
Ставка 3rd period: total under 2.5 goals
In four head-to-head games out of five, the teams failed to score more than two goals in the third period.
Tip and bets
Both sides have the reputation of the strongest teams in the East, but they both have been having a disappointing season. Throughout the regular season, the teams showed mixed results, and they might even miss the playoffs. It is not easy to predict the winner of this game, but considering that Pittsburgh will play at home, we can give a slight edge to the Pens.
Our prediction - Pittsburgh to win
Both teams play a high-scoring game, as they prefer an open style, and neither can boast of a reliable defense. In head-to-head matchups, the teams often deliver a large number of goals, so this is an excellent opportunity to take the over.
Second prediction - total over 6 goals
