LiontipsDallas vs. Anaheim. NHL match prediction and bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Dallas played a two-game road series that didn't start off very well. In the first game, the team faced the Western Conference leader Winnipeg and suffered a 1-4 defeat. Goalie Oettinger showed his worst side, having to be replaced in the second period after the fourth missed goal. The Stars were able to redeem themselves in front of the fans on the road against Pittsburgh, where they showed their full attacking potential and routed the Penguins (7-1). Forwards Marchment and Duchene showed great play, scoring eight points between them. Returning to their home arena, the Stars cemented their success with another very confident victory over Boston with a score of 7-2. This time, Dadonov scored twice.
DeBoer charges decided not to stop there and won their third victory in a row away to Minnesota, but with a minimal advantage of one goal (2:1). What is noteworthy is that Dallas looked much better than its opponent and was able to make 40 shots on goal in just three periods, and if not for the reliable play of the Wild goalie, the "stars" could have easily defeated their competitor again. Thanks to the winning streak, the team rose to fifth place in the Western Conference standings.
Disqualifications and injuries
It is worth noting that at the moment Dallas has absolutely no problems with the roster.
Interesting trends for betting
- On average, Dallas allows 2.2 goals per game.
The Stars have been very solid defensively this season.
- The Stars allowed just seven goals while shorthanded
Thanks to a very strong defensive line and excellent goaltending, Dallas is not afraid to play shorthanded.
Current form
Anaheim played at home for a long time, but their home walls did not help the team achieve successful results. After beating the Islanders at the start, the Ducks could not achieve success for four games in a row, and only in one of them were they able to give a worthy fight back, losing to Pittsburgh in overtime (1:2). The team was able to break another series of failures in a match with Columbus, taking advantage of the terrible form of the opponent and winning confidently (4:2). Goalkeeper Gibson made a great contribution to the success, reflecting 38 shots out of 40.
As expected, the Ducks were unable to consolidate their success, as they had to fight the clear favorite in the person of Vegas and suffer a natural defeat (2:3). Once again, the team was unable to play actively in attack, and only thanks to the efforts of goalkeeper Dostal, they managed to avoid a rout. But in the next match with Detroit, Cronin charges surprised many by winning with a score of 6:4, which happens very rarely. It is difficult to even single out any of the players, as almost all of them distinguished themselves with effective actions.
Disqualifications and injuries
It worth noting that Anaheim still has roster issues. Susanek, Fowler, Fabbri and Vaakanainen are all in the infirmary. MacTavish is also questionable.
Interesting trends for betting
- On average, Anaheim scores 2.4 goals per game.
One of the main reasons for the club defeats remains its very low attacking performance.
- The Ducks average seven penalty minutes per game.
The Ducks play very carefully and rarely break the rules.
Trends
Bet First Goal: Dallas
In three of the four head-to-head matches, Dallas opened the scoring
1.51Goal in each period bet - yes
In three head-to-head matches in a row, the teams scored a goal in each period
1.50Tip and bets
Dallas is a clear favorite in the upcoming match, for several reasons. Firstly, the team is superior to its opponent in all respects, due to which it should already win with confidence. Secondly, the Stars are in excellent shape and consistently earn points from match to match. It is impossible not to take into account the fact that the Stars will again play at home, where they show themselves from the best side. Considering all the factors, it is worth betting on a confident victory for the home team.
Our prediction is a Dallas victory with a handicap of (-1.5) pucks for 1.66
Bet on total
In the upcoming match, we can expect a large number of goals scored. Dallas can boast excellent attacking performance and consistently creates a huge number of dangerous moments in the opponent zone. Considering Anaheim problem in defense, we suggest betting on the total over.
Forecast - total over 5.5 goals for 1.68
Bet on the outcome of the first period
Dallas has every chance to earn an advantage already at the end of the first period. The Stars, due to their significant superiority over their opponent, will create very powerful pressure on Anaheim, which the Ducks may not be able to cope with.
Prediction - Dallas win in the first period for 2.03
