LiontipsVancouver vs. Edmonton. NHL match prediction and bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Vancouver had a three-game road trip that turned out to be extremely successful. In the first game, the team met San Jose and easily won 3-2. The Killer Whales showed a solid defense and easily dealt with the opponent pressure. It is also worth praising forward Suter, who scored twice. Then the team went to visit Anaheim, where they left no chance for the Ducks, defeating them with a difference of four goals (5-1). This time, the most productive was defenseman Hughes, who made three assists. Goalie Lankinen also distinguished himself again, reflecting almost all the shots.
After matches with obvious underdogs, the Canucks had to fight a more serious competitor in the face of Los Angeles, but this did not prevent the club from achieving another success. Vancouver did not look so active in attack and played more defensively, but due to lightning-fast counterattacks they won a confident victory (4:2). Once again, defenseman Hughes, who is one of the club most productive players at the moment, showed himself. Thanks to the points scored, the team has already risen to fifth place in the Western Conference table and is clearly not going to stop.
Disqualifications and injuries
It should not be forgotten that Vancouver still has serious problems with its roster. Four players will not be able to take part in the upcoming match: goalkeeper Demko, defenders Forboth and Poolman, as well as forward Joshua. Forward Boeser remains questionable.
Interesting trends for betting
- Vancouver averages 3.25 goals per game
The Canucks had trouble creating and finishing their offensive chances early in the season, but picked up the pace as the regular season progressed and began playing some very productive hockey again.
- On average, the "killer whales" receive nine penalty minutes per match.
But the team still has problems with discipline. The club is often sent off, which gives an advantage to competitors.
Current form
Last season, Edmonton became one of the strongest clubs in the league, but this regular championship continues to be stormy for the team. Due to their unstable play, the Oilers are currently only in tenth place in the Western Conference standings, with only 13 points. The team main problem is a large number of lapses in defense, which allows opponents to show their attacking potential. But with the effectiveness, everything is not as rosy as last year, which is why they cannot compensate for the weak defense.
What is noteworthy is that the Oilers periodically fail to give a worthy rebuff even to obvious outsiders, as evidenced by the recent crushing defeat to Columbus (1:6). However, the team quickly rehabilitated itself for such a terrible performance away to the Blue Jackets, first by winning confidently against Nashville (5:1), and then by snatching victory from Calgary (4:2). It seemed that the home walls would help the club continue to perform in the same spirit, but this did not happen. Edmonton unexpectedly lost to New Jersey (0:3) and could not cope with Vegas (2:4).
Disqualifications and injuries
It is worth noting that Edmonton also has problems with its roster. The club main scorers, Kane and Janmark, are in the infirmary.
Interesting trends for betting
- Edmonton averages 33 shots per game
It is worth noting that the Oilers continue to show a very active game in attack, but the effectiveness of shots leaves much to be desired.
- The Oilers converted only 17% of their power play attempts.
The Oilers have rarely used penalties this season.
Trends
Goal in each period bet - yes
In four of the six head-to-head matches, the teams scored a goal in each period.
1.45Bet First Goal: Edmonton
In four of the six head-to-head games, Edmonton has opened the scoring
1.90Tip and bets
In the upcoming match, bookmakers cannot single out a favorite and give approximately equal odds for the teams to win, which is rather strange, given the current form of the teams. Vancouver has gained an excellent pace and continues to consistently beat all opponents on its way, and has pleased with victories on the road, and now will return to the home arena, where it is even easier to prove itself. The Oilers, in turn, have not yet gained their best form and are inferior to serious opponents. We believe that the home walls will help the "killer whales" and they will gain the upper hand over the "oilers".
Our prediction is Vancouver to win with a handicap of (0) at 1.94
Bet on total
The upcoming match is likely to see a lot of goals scored, as both teams prefer an open, attacking style of hockey, which often leads to high-scoring matches.
Forecast - total over 5.5 goals for 1.72
Bet on the outcome of the first period
Vancouver should start the game by putting pressure on their opponents with the home advantage, which Edmonton may not be ready for given their less than solid defensive play. We believe that this will give the Canucks an advantage early on.
Prediction - Vancouver win in the first period with a handicap of (0) for 1.85
