LiontipsDetroit vs. New Jersey. NHL Match Prediction and Bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Detroit had a poor start to the new season, but is now gradually improving its position and currently occupies 13th place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Wings began the regular season with a major defeat to Pittsburgh (3:6), after which they beat Nashville dry (3:0). Derek Lalonde charges lost to the Rangers twice (1:4 and 2:5), failing to cope with the defense of the "Kopa" in each of the arenas. Having gone on an away tour, the Red Wings were again stronger than the Preds (5:2), and in the last meeting they unexpectedly beat the Islanders with a minimal score (1:0).
The hosts lack stability, but now they have more or less decided on the team number one. Alex Lyon is winning the competition and will be included in the roster more often. So far, Dylan Larkin squad has a negative difference in goals scored and conceded - 15:17. This is primarily due to the matches against the "blue shirts", from whom the club from Michigan conceded nine times in two games.
Disqualifications and injuries
Jack Campbell will not play against the Devils, and Tyler Motte is questionable.
Interesting trends for betting
- Detroit is allowing an average of 2.83 goals per game.
Krylia have improved their defense in recent matches and improved their defensive performance.
- The Red Wings are winning 46.3% of their faceoffs.
Derek Lalonde men still look very weak at the point and very often lose the puck to their opponents.
Current form
New Jersey is second in the East, having scored 11 points in nine games. The visitors have played more than others, so it is unlikely that they will be able to stay in such high positions for a long time. The Devils played well at the beginning of October, but in the second half of the month they began to lose points. Nico Hischier team lost to the local Carolina in Raleigh (2:4), but a day later celebrated success in Ottawa (3:1). After returning home, the club from Newark lost on its home court to Washington (5:6, OT), and then lost the lead in the match against Tampa Bay (5:8).
The Devils' defensive play, which helped Sheldon Keefe men win at the start of the regular season, has fallen apart. In the last two games alone, New Jersey has conceded 13 goals in regulation time. The goaltending duo of veterans Jacob Markstrom and Jake Allen has not proven itself yet. The goalies have blocked only 89.2% of shots in their own possessions.
Disqualifications and injuries
Luke Hughes and Brett Pishey won't be helping their teammates at Michigan State.
Interesting trends for betting
- The Devils have received 14 penalty minutes in their last games.
The visitors don't get sent off that often and mostly concede when playing with equal numbers.
- New Jersey blocks 17 shots per game
Devils defensemen often sacrifice themselves to keep the puck from reaching their team goal.
Trends
Bet 2nd period: total over 1.5 goals
In the Devils' previous eight games, the second period has been high-scoring.
1.45Bet 2nd period: “Detroit” with handicap (0)
The Wings have won the second period in their last two games against the Devils.
2.17Tip and bets
We think that Derek Lalonde men will be able to extend their winning streak. It is clear that Detroit is feeling more and more confident with each match, and now the Wings have improved their defense and are conceding fewer goals. New Jersey was on a roll in the first half of October, but the visitors clearly ran out of strength and started to give in. The Devils are still playing well on offense, but the visitors failed in defense in previous games and were left without any points. We believe that the Red Wings have an excellent chance to move up the standings. We suggest betting on a zero handicap for the Michigan club. Forecast - Detroit win with Asian handicap (0) for 2.40
Bet on individual total The Red Wings have scored eight goals in three home games. Dylan Larkin team is very strong in terms of attack names, so the hosts are obliged to score three goals in each home game. The visitors have clearly given up in defense, and the veteran goalie duo can hardly be called stable. We believe that Detroit powerful attack will be able to play for three goals. We bet on Detroit individual total over 2.5 goals with odds of 1.75
Total Bet
In personal meetings, teams rarely sit back in defense, although they do not always score a lot. In the last seven matches, opponents have scored at least six times five times. Now there is everything to repeat this achievement. Let play a bet on the total more goals.
We take the total over six goals for 1.73
