LiontipsEdmonton vs Minnesota. NHL match prediction and bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Edmonton is currently in seventh place in the Western Conference and is trying to gradually improve its position in the standings. It should be noted that in the six previous matches held, the team lost within 60 minutes only once, and in all other cases it earned points. Earlier, it managed to deal with Nashville on its home court (3:2 OT), and after away losses to Toronto (3:4 OT) and Montreal (0:3), the Oilers pulled themselves together again and finished the away series, proving superiority over Ottawa with a score of 5:2.
Let emphasize that in most of the previous meetings, Chris Knobloch team had no problems with scoring and scored at least three goals. From time to time, the Oilers still have trouble scoring, especially when the game is not going well for the leaders Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid. On such days, even the numerical advantage does not help them.
By the way, the club is already far from the last place in the league in terms of power play, although it has only 17.4% of power play. As a rule, Edmonton most successful performance is the second game segment, during which it manages with a minimum number of missed pucks, but during the third twenty-minute period, on the contrary, it misses a lot and often loses to its opponents.
Disqualifications and injuries
Kane, Arvidsson, Nurse and Hyman will not take part in the upcoming meeting.
Interesting trends for betting
- Edmonton averages 7.2 penalty minutes
The Oilers have shown good discipline this season and are rarely sent off more than three times per match.
- Edmonton wins 53.1% of faceoffs
The Oilers are doing well at the dot and taking most of the faceoffs
Current form
Minnesota is one of the leaders of the Western Conference and currently occupies the second line. The team is three points ahead of its closest pursuer, Dallas, so it can feel extremely comfortable. It should be noted that since the beginning of the season, it has demonstrated excellent results and usually does without even two defeats in a row, so it can be called one of the most stable clubs in the league. However, recently it has alternated victories with defeats. Thus, on the road, the Wild dealt with Anaheim (5:2), then lost to Chicago (1:2 OT), and upon returning to their home court, they beat Montreal (3:0) and again lost to Dallas with a score of 1:2. After that, the Wild went on the road, where they have already managed to prove their superiority over St. Louis with a score of 4:2, literally snatching victory in the third period.
Even without Zuccarello and Ek, Minnesota makes great use of its chances and often continues to show decent results. Plus, Kirill Kaprizov continues to shine, who even scored twice in the last match against the Blues and put a fat end to that match. Marco Rossi is also not slowing down, scoring points on the goal+assist system in almost every match and remains one of the main scorers in the team.
It should be noted that this season John Hines' squad has demonstrated excellent results on the road and in ten matches they have played only once allowed themselves to be dealt with in regulation time. The first 40 minutes of the match are usually the best for the "savages", during which they try to take advantage and throw all their forces into the attack, but the third period does not always end in their favor.
Disqualifications and injuries
Brodin, Zuccarello and Eriksson Ek will not play in this match due to injuries.
Interesting trends for betting
- Minnesota gets 6.35 penalty minutes per game.
The Wild remain one of the league most disciplined clubs and rarely have more than three penalties in a match
- On average, the Wild score 3.8 goals per game on the road.
Minnesota is showing a powerful game on offense and skillfully opening up the opponent defense
Trends
Bet 1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In three out of five matches between the clubs, the first period was productive
1.77Bet 3rd period: guests will score
Minnesota has consistently scored in the third period in its last five games.
1.50Tip and bets
In our opinion, Minnesota should definitely not be underestimated in this confrontation, as it is currently one of the main leaders of the Western Conference and continues to show decent results, despite problems with its roster. Edmonton also experiences difficulties in matches with weaker opponents and regularly loses points. Plus, the Oilers' recent victories have been hard-fought and, as a rule, outside of regulation time. In addition, the Wilds have won three of their previous four matches against the Oilers.
Prediction - Minnesota win with handicap (0) for 2.25
Bet on individual total
Previously, Edmonton often faced problems with scoring and sometimes could not even score three goals. Minnesota remains one of the most reliable clubs in terms of defense and on average does not allow more than two or three goals per game. It should also be noted that in nine previous meetings out of ten, the Wild were left with fewer than four goals allowed. We think that in the confrontation with the Oilers, they will be able to play solidly in defense.
We bet on Edmonton individual total under 3.5 goals with odds of 1.65
Total Bet
Matches between the teams are usually exciting and end with at least six goals scored. Minnesota scores a lot both at home and away. Edmonton is used to playing only on the counter courses and not monitoring its game in defense. By the way, the visitors also spent the last meeting with St. Louis with six goals, while being left with only two goals conceded, so it makes sense to bet on the total over.
We take the total over 5.5 pucks with a coefficient of 1.67
