LiontipsNew Jersey vs. Colorado. NHL Match Prediction and Bets
Command Analysis
Current form
New Jersey is still among the leaders of the Eastern Conference, so we can definitely say that their successful start was not a coincidence. The team has improved greatly compared to last season and continues to please fans with great results. At the moment, it occupies the second line in the standings and is literally two points behind Washington. Let us recall that in three previous meetings out of four, the Devils also celebrated victories. Thus, they managed to deal with Detroit (5:4), and after an unsuccessful match against the same Capitals (5:6), they crushed the Rangers (5:1) and, not without problems, but still proved their superiority over Seattle with a score of 3:2.
It should be emphasized that in most cases Sheldon Keefe team has no problems with creating and converting chances and remains one of the most productive clubs to date, breaking down the opponent defense at least three times on average. Jesper Bratt and Jack Hughes continue to show incredible play, having already earned 37 and 35 points in the goal+pass system, respectively.
The Devils also continue to have a great power play. They currently rank first in the league in this indicator, with a 33.7% power play conversion rate. However, New Jersey power play conversion rate is only 80%.
Disqualifications and injuries
Bastian and Lazar will not play in the upcoming match due to injuries.
Interesting trends for betting
- New Jersey has a 41-23 lead in goals scored and allowed in the second period.
The team plays well in the second twenty minutes and often scores goals in it.
- On average, the Devils take at least 30 shots per game.
The Devils have shown decent shooting activity throughout the season.
Current form
Colorado is not performing as well this season as it did last year, but it can improve at any moment, since it has a strong roster and a phenomenal attack line. Plus, Valery Nichushkin recently returned to the team after a long absence, adding variability to the attack and has already earned nine points in the goal + pass system. By the way, the team itself is still outside the playoff zone and occupies the ninth position in the Western Conference table. We emphasize that before this, it mainly alternated successful matches with defeats.
So, on their home ice, the Avalanche lost to Edmonton (1:4), then on the road they dealt with Buffalo (5:4), and after an unsuccessful match with Carolina (3:5), they again beat Detroit in a tough fight with a score of 2:1. By the way, the Avalanche also have no problems with scoring this season and are used to breaking down their opponents' defense at least three or four times, even on the road.
Oddly enough, they are playing better away than at home, as they have managed to win eight victories in regulation time in 14 games played so far. The most disastrous performance of Jared Bednar team is the opening period, in which he has a ratio of 23:42 in goals scored and goals conceded, but the second twenty minutes, on the contrary, are playing at a high level.
Disqualifications and injuries
Manson, Chulington, Drouin, Landeskog and Wood will not take part in the match due to injuries.
Interesting trends for betting
- Colorado has a 26.7% power play percentage.
According to this indicator, the team occupies the sixth position in the league.
- Colorado is getting 7.07 penalty minutes per game.
According to statistics, "avalanches" are removed no more than three or four times per game
Trends
Bet 1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In the three previous matches between the clubs, the first period was productive
1.67Bet 2nd period: guests will score
In the previous three meetings, New Jersey conceded in the second period.
1.44Tip and bets
We think that in this match it is impossible to give a clear preference to New Jersey. Of course, the Devils have been playing well lately, but Colorado can make a big surprise at any moment and surprise its opponent. The visitors have a powerful attack line and thanks to this remain a terrible threat to many opponents. In addition, on the road this season, the Avalanche show excellent results and often achieve success in regular time. In our opinion, they are not so much inferior to their opponent in level that we cannot try to play a bet on their success at such a coefficient.
Prediction - Colorado win with handicap (0) for 2.30
Bet on individual total
Colorado remains one of the most productive clubs in the league. As a rule, the team opens the opponents' defense at least three or four times, even when playing away. In addition, Bednar team plays well in the majority and ranks among the first lines in the league in this indicator. New Jersey often misses three times in matches with such opponents, so it makes sense to bet on the Avalanche individual total.
We take the individual total of guests over 2.5 goals for 1.67
Total Bet
Matches between the clubs are often exciting and feature a large number of goals scored. Colorado plays exclusively open hockey and has many problems in defense. The same can be said about New Jersey, which misses a lot, but scores a lot in response. The clubs have a powerful attack line, so in this confrontation we are inclined to expect at least seven goals.
We bet on a total of over 6.5 goals with odds of 2.00
