LiontipsMontreal vs. Washington. NHL Match Prediction and Bets
Command Analysis
Current form
After an unsuccessful end to a three-game road series and a crushing defeat to Boston (3:6), the Canadians returned to their home arena, where they were able to rehabilitate themselves before the fans and break their losing streak. Montreal met with the Islanders and with great difficulty snatched victory in overtime (2:1). Goalie Montembeault made a huge contribution to the victory, stopping 30 shots out of 31. Forward Suzuki also distinguished himself once again, scoring a goal and making an assist.
The Canadiens were also able to consolidate their success at home, where they left Nashville with no chances at all, defeating them dry (3:0). This time, Montembeault played even better, stopping all shots, thus recording his third shutout this season and the fourth in his career. We cannot help but praise forward Evans, who scored two points. Indeed, the team is performing much better at home than on the road, and seems to have begun to recover from a long slump. Montreal needs to start earning points consistently if it still has the desire to fight for the playoff zone. For now, the gap from the eighth position is not that big and is five points.
Disqualifications and injuries
Montreal still has Price and Widman in the infirmary, and Gule is also questionable.
Interesting trends for betting
- Montreal averages 2.8 goals per game
Throughout the season, the team has had problems both creating and converting attacking chances.
- On average, Canadians allow 3.6 goals per game.
But the club worst performing team is its defensive line, which constantly allows opponents to fully realize their attacking potential.
Current form
Washington continues to show excellent results without Ovechkin. The loss of one of the key players did not greatly affect the team form, and it has been steadily earning points for six games in a row. The Capitals have made a winning streak of four games in a row, and almost all of them ended in regulation time. Serious problems arose only with the Islanders, but they still managed to snatch a victory in overtime with a final score of 5:4. Forwards Strome and Wilson showed excellent play, having a total of five scoring actions.
True, the club streak of successful performances was unexpectedly interrupted at home, where they had to lose in overtime (1:2). There were serious problems with the implementation of moments in attack, which is clearly unusual for the team. In general, the meeting was equal, but the opponent was a little luckier. The defeat to the obvious outsider did not affect the team condition, and it quickly rehabilitated itself in front of the fans, winning an away victory over Toronto with a score of 3:1. This time, it is worth praising the entire defensive line, which did not allow the "leaves" to show their attacking potential. The "capitals" have shown amazing results this season and are currently in first place in the Eastern Conference table, with 38 points.
Disqualifications and injuries
The club infirmary remains unchanged. Backstrom, Milano, Oshie T.J. and Ovechkin will definitely not be able to participate in the upcoming match.
Interesting trends for betting
- On average, Washington scores four goals per game.
The Capitals have been showing excellent attacking play this season and remain the best in the league in terms of scoring at the moment.
- The Capitals average nine penalty minutes per game.
The team has had problems with discipline lately, which has led to frequent removals.
Trends
Bet First Goal: Washington
Washington has opened the scoring in four of the six head-to-head games
1.77Goal in each period bet - yes
In five out of six head-to-head matches, the teams scored a goal in each period
1.50Tip and bets
Washington is the clear favorite in the upcoming match, which is quite understandable. The team is superior to its opponent in all respects and should easily achieve success due to this. Although Montreal has come to its senses, it is unlikely to be able to continue to perform in the same spirit for a long time, since the Canadians have been experiencing serious problems with stability throughout the regular championship. We believe that even home walls will not be able to help the hosts give a worthy rebuff to the Capitals, so we are making a confident bet in favor of the guests.
Our prediction is Washington victory at 2.13
Bet on total
In the upcoming match, it is quite possible to expect a large number of goals scored. Recently, almost all matches involving Washington have become very productive and it is unlikely that anything will change, given the nature of the club game.
Forecast - total over 5.5 goals for 1.77
Bet on the outcome of the first period
Due to its significant superiority over its opponent, Washington should start creating powerful pressure on Montreal from the very start of the match, which will ultimately allow it to earn an advantage at the end of the first period.
Prediction - Washington wins in the first period with a handicap of (0) for 1.68
