LiontipsMontreal vs. Anaheim. NHL match prediction and bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Montreal continues its home series, which started very well. In the first match, the team met with the Islanders and was able to break the losing streak, snatching a victory in overtime with a score of 2:1. The success was achieved mainly due to the excellent play of goalie Montembeault, who reflected 96% of the shots. Then the Canadians hosted one of the outsiders of the league, Nashville, and this time did not leave the opponent a single chance, defeating them dry (3:0). Montembeault played even better, having already made his third shutout this season. It is also worth praising forward Evans, who scored a puck and also gave an assist.
As expected, the Canadiens were unable to consolidate their success. They had to fight the current leader of the Eastern Conference, Washington, and suffered a 2-4 defeat. The defensive line was unable to cope with the powerful pressure of the opponent, allowing them to create a huge number of dangerous moments in their zone. Indeed, the team constantly experiences serious problems in matches with favorites and rarely gives them a worthy rebuff, which is why they are in the last line of the Eastern Conference standings.
Disqualifications and injuries
Montreal roster problems are becoming fewer and fewer. Only Price and Widman remain in the infirmary.
Interesting trends for betting
- On average, Montreal allows 3.6 goals per game.
The team main problem remains its very weak defensive play.
- The Canadiens average 11 penalty minutes per game.
It is also worth noting the club terrible discipline, which constantly leads to expulsions.
Current form
Anaheim completed a four-game home series, which ultimately turned out to be far from successful. The team managed to win only one victory over an opponent of its level in the person of Ottawa, snatching victory in a shootout (4:3). They managed to achieve success only due to the excellent play of the second line, and in particular, it is worth noting the forwards Vatrano and Terry, who scored three points each. Before that, the team hosted Los Angeles and also gave the Kings a worthy fight, but in the end, they still lost in regulation time with a difference of one goal (1:2).
Continuing to play at home, the Ducks were unable to give a worthy rebuff to any opponent, suffering crushing defeats. First, the team met Vegas and lost with a score of 1:4. Goalkeeper Gibson could not cope with a huge number of shots, reflecting 90% of them. Then Cronin charges fought an even more serious opponent, Minnesota, and this time suffered a defeat with an even greater gap (1:5). As you can see, Anaheim is not in its best shape and cannot even get close to the playoff zone, occupying 14th place in the table.
Disqualifications and injuries
Anaheim continues to have serious problems with its roster. Susanek, Zegras and Fabbri are in the infirmary. Karlsson is also questionable.
Interesting trends for betting
- On average, Anaheim scores 2.5 goals per game.
The club remains one of the least productive in the league.
- The Ducks converted just 15% of their power play attempts.
Due to very weak attacking play, the team is not even able to capitalize on its numerical superiority.
Trends
Bet First Goal: Montreal
Montreal has opened the scoring in three head-to-head games in a row
1.77Goal in each period bet - no
In three out of four head-to-head games, the teams failed to score a goal in each period.
2.46Tip and bets
Montreal has been showing confident play lately and consistently copes with opponents of its level, playing at home. Indeed, at home, the team shows itself from the best side and due to this is the favorite in the upcoming match. Anaheim could not please the fans even at home, so you should not expect confident play from the club on the road. We believe that the Canadiens will easily take advantage of their superiority and win.
Our prediction is a Montreal win at 2.10
Bet on total
In the upcoming match, we can expect a large number of goals scored, for which there are several reasons. Firstly, both teams will not be able to boast of a reliable game in defense. Secondly, it is worth paying attention to face-to-face meetings, in which the clubs often please fans with their results.
Forecast - total over 5.5 goals for 1.77
Bet on the outcome of the first period
Montreal has been showing great play at the start of matches lately and consistently creates problems for their opponents already in the first period. We believe that the club will be able to take advantage of the home advantage again and win the first period.
Prediction - Montreal wins in the first period with a handicap of (0) for 1.68
