LiontipsEdmonton vs Winnipeg. NHL match prediction and bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Edmonton still can’t win the Stanley Cup and lift the curse. The team has been showing great results year after year throughout the season, but faces various problems in the playoffs. Last time, the Oilers still made it to the finals, where they fought Florida. The Oilers had everything to win, and they even made an incredible comeback in the series from 0:3, but luck was not on their side in the decisive meeting, depriving them of the championship. Of course, Chris Knobloch, who took over the club during last season and returned it to the right path, retained his position as head coach.
Interesting trends for betting
- Last season, the club scored an average of about four goals per game.
- Edmonton averages at least 33 shots per game
Current form
Winnipeg could be called one of the leaders of the Western Conference last season. The team finished the regular season in second place and easily made it to the playoffs, but during the Stanley Cup playoffs, their game did not go well at all, and they lost in the very first series with Colorado with a score of 0:4, without putting up any resistance. By the way, Arniel's team already managed to play one match during the preseason. The debut for the new head coach was not the best, since his charges suffered a defeat from Minnesota - 2:5.
Interesting trends for betting
- Winnipeg is allowing an average of 2.43 goals per game.
- According to statistics, the team receives eight minutes of penalty time per match.
Trends
Bet 1st period: total under 1.5 goals
In three out of five matches between the clubs, the first period was unproductive
1.90Tip and bets
Winnipeg played poorly against Minnesota in the last match, even though it played that game with a fairly strong lineup, relatively close to optimal. Edmonton is unlikely to have leaders like McDavid and Draisaitl in the upcoming match, but the Jets will probably have a backup goalie, so the Oilers will have a better chance of success. In addition, they finished the last two matches against the Air Army in their favor.
Prediction - Edmonton win with odds of 2.20
Bet on total
In this matchup, we expect to see at least seven goals scored. Winnipeg played the last meeting effectively and conceded as many as five times. Edmonton, in general, is always inclined to open hockey and acts exclusively on counter courses. Plus, the teams in the friendly match are unlikely to pay much attention to defense.
We bet on total over 6.5 goals with odds of 2.10
