LiontipsColumbus vs. Winnipeg. NHL match prediction and bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Columbus has been in great shape lately and has been consistently earning points for three games in a row. The Blue Jackets successfully completed their home series, defeating Toronto with a score of 6:2. The Leafs have not looked better than the Jackets this season and took advantage of this, realizing their attacking potential to the fullest. In particular, it is worth praising the efforts of forward Danforth, who scored three points. Then the team went to visit Nashville, where they were close to another victory, but were unable to consolidate their success, suffering an unfortunate defeat in overtime (3:4).
Returning home, the Blue Jackets once again showed themselves in all their glory, leaving no chance for Edmonton (6:1). This time, goalie Merzlikin was the hero of the match, having blocked 31 shots, which helped avoid serious problems and did not allow the opponent to cling to a comeback. Continuing to play at home, Columbus completely beat the Islanders with a score of 2:0. Merzlikin shone again, but it is also worth noting the entire defensive line of the club, which did not allow the opponent to create many dangerous moments near their goal.
Disqualifications and injuries
Columbus continues to have problems with its roster, which primarily affects the attack. Forwards Jenner, Johnson and Voronkov will not be able to take part in the upcoming match. Also, defenseman Gudbrandsson has not yet recovered from an injury.
Interesting trends for betting
- On average, Columbus concedes 2.8 goals per game.
Overall, the team defense plays well and rarely lets in a lot of goals.
- On average, the Blazers receive 6.8 penalty minutes per game.
The "Jackets" are known for their good discipline and rarely break the rules.
Current form
Winnipeg has shown excellent results from the very start of the season, thanks to which it continues to lead the Western Conference table with an advantage of three points over the second position. The Jets are distinguished by a very strong game in defense, and it is also worth noting the main goalkeeper Hellebuyck, who approached the regular championship in excellent shape and continued to delight fans with incredible saves from last season. The club attack line also makes itself felt consistently, and on average the Jets score 4.6 goals per game, which is the best indicator in the league at the moment.
Thanks to such a successful game, the "fighters" were able to earn a winning streak of eight games in a row, which was interrupted in a match with Toronto (4:6). In this match, the defense failed, and goalie Hellebuyck did not play reliably enough. Winnipeg was able to quickly rehabilitate for the lost points and in the next match left no chance for Detroit, defeating it with a score of 6:2. Once again, the most productive forward Connor Kyle distinguished himself, scoring a puck and also giving two assists.
Disqualifications and injuries
Winnipeg continues to play with a full roster, with only defenseman Ville Heinola in the infirmary.
Interesting trends for betting
- Winnipeg averages 4.6 goals per game
The Jets' hallmark remains their very confident, and most importantly, effective, offensive play.
- The Fighters converted 44.8% of their power play attempts
Winnipeg is currently the best team at converting power plays.
Trends
Bet First Goal: Winnipeg
Winnipeg has opened the scoring in four of the five head-to-head games
1.71Goal in each period bet - yes
In four out of five head-to-head matches, the teams scored a goal in each period
1.45Tip and bets
Winnipeg is a clear favorite in the upcoming match for several reasons. Firstly, the Jets are significantly superior to Columbus in class, and their roster looks much more serious, which is proven by the results of several seasons in a row. Secondly, the "fighters" continue to be in excellent shape, and the defeat from Toronto did not greatly affect the team confidence in its strength, which it proved by defeating Detroit. It is also worth paying attention to face-to-face meetings, in which Lowry charges consistently beat the "jackets". So we suggest not to take risks and bet in favor of the guests.
Our forecast is Winnipeg victory for 1.93
Bet on total
In the upcoming match we should definitely expect a lot of goals scored. As we have already noted, Winnipeg is the most productive club in the league at the moment and will try to show its attacking potential again. The Blue Jackets will try to play on the opposite courses, since they themselves often achieve success precisely due to active actions in attack.
Forecast - total over 5.5 goals for 1.70
Bet on the outcome of the first period
Due to its significant superiority over its opponent, Winnipeg should play first and from the very start of the match will create serious pressure on Columbus, due to which it has every chance to earn an advantage already in the starting segment.
Prediction - Winnipeg wins in the first period with a handicap of (0) for 1.61
