LiontipsDallas vs Chicago. NHL match prediction and bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Overall, the season has started very well for Dallas, the team is consistently earning points, thanks to which it is in third place in the Western Conference table, already having 12 points. The "stars" show themselves best at home, where they have not lost a single match in this regular season. The team left no chance for the Islanders (3:0) and Seattle (2:0), and also crushed Edmonton with a score of 4:1. As you can see, the club goalies DeSmith and Oettinger show a great game, reflecting almost all the shots.
On the road, things are going with varying success. The Stars suffered defeats in recent matches, first to Washington (2:3), and then to Buffalo with a score of 2:4. In both cases, Dallas did not play as actively as it should have, and there were also problems with the implementation of dangerous moments in the attack. Still, DeBoer charges were able to rehabilitate themselves for the lost points, defeating Boston on the road (5:2). The best players were the second-line forwards Seguin and Duchene, who scored three points each.
Disqualifications and injuries
One of the reasons for such a successful start to the season is the fact that Dallas is playing at full strength. The infirmary remains empty and all players are in action.
Interesting trends for betting
- On average, Dallas allows 1.8 goals per game.
As we have already noted, the team main strength remains its very reliable defensive play, as well as the excellent performance of the goalkeepers.
- The Stars average six penalty minutes per game.
It is also worth noting the excellent discipline of the club, which allows it to remain at full strength throughout almost the entire match.
Current form
Chicago completed a long home series of four games, which began with a confident victory over one of the main outsiders of the league, San Jose (4:2). They managed to achieve success due to excellent performance in attack, and in particular, it is worth praising the first-line forwards Bedard and Terjavainen, who gave two assists each. However, the Blackhawks were unable to consolidate their success at home. The team suffered a crushing defeat from Vancouver (3:6), and also failed to cope with Buffalo (2:4). Once again, the reason for the lost points was the club weak defense, which has remained since last season. The offensive line is simply not able to compensate for this deficiency. The Hawks were also unable to cling to points in the match with Nashville, losing with a score of 2:3. This time we managed to gain a two-goal advantage, but the opponent quickly got even.
Due to the failed home series, Richardson team has already dropped to 14th place in the Western Conference standings, and if they continue to perform in the same spirit, they will soon end up in last place.
Disqualifications and injuries
There are still no changes in the Chicago infirmary. Goalkeepers Brossoit and Soderblom, as well as defender Martinez, will not be able to help the team in the upcoming match.
Interesting trends for betting
- Chicago averages 2.5 goals per game
Poor defensive play is not the club only problem. The team also cannot boast of high attacking efficiency.
- Chicago averages 28 shots per game
The poor performance is primarily due to low offensive activity; the Hawks rarely create a large number of dangerous moments in the opponent’s zone.
Trends
Bet First Goal: Chicago
Chicago opened the scoring in three of the four head-to-head matches
2.61Goal in each period bet - yes
In four of the six head-to-head matches, the teams scored a goal in each period.
1.55Tip and bets
It is hard to believe that Dallas will have problems in the upcoming match. The team is currently in optimal shape and has shown excellent results throughout the regular championship. In particular, it is worth noting the excellent play of the Stars at home, where the team has not suffered a single defeat. Chicago, in turn, is not able to impose a decent fight on serious opponents even at home and constantly loses by more than one goal. For these reasons, we suggest making a confident bet in favor of the hosts.
Our prediction is a Dallas victory with a handicap of (+1.5) goals for 1.77
Bet on total
We believe that we should not expect a large number of goals scored in the upcoming match. Dallas is distinguished by a very strong game in defense and rarely misses a large number of goals, and Chicago has huge problems with the effectiveness of the attack.
Forecast - total under six goals for 1.70
Bet on the outcome of the first period
In the first period, Dallas has an excellent chance to earn an advantage for several reasons. First, the team is head and shoulders above its opponent. Second, the Stars will play at home, where, with the support of the fans, they should start to create serious pressure on Chicago from the start.
Prediction - Dallas win in the first period for 2.05
