LiontipsColorado vs. St. Louis. NHL Match Prediction and Bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Colorado has serious intentions for this season and should definitely get to the playoffs without any problems. The team did not start the championship well, but gradually it began to accelerate and has already reached the seventh position in the Western Conference, having scored 34 points in total. Let us emphasize that in four previous meetings out of five, the Avalanche achieved success. Let us recall that after the defeat from Carolina (3:5), they dealt with Detroit (2:1), New Jersey (4:0) and Pittsburgh (6:2) in turn, while in all cases they celebrated victories on the road.
In the match against the Pens, the Avalanche played very well in the opening and closing twenty minutes, during which they scored five unanswered goals, and Mikko Rantanen scored a hat trick in that game. Incidentally, the Finnish forward has already climbed to fifth place in the league list of top scorers, and Nathan MacKinnon, his reliable partner, remains the best in the league at the moment and has already scored 46 points in the goal + pass system.
Despite the fact that the second period in the last match did not go well for Jared Bednar squad, this segment still remains statistically the most successful in its performance, because in it it has a ratio of 35:29 in goals scored and goals conceded. Also, do not forget that Colorado plays powerfully in the majority and ranks ninth in the league in this indicator, on average using every fourth attempt of the numerical advantage.
Disqualifications and injuries
Wood, Manson, Chulington, Drouin, Landeskog, Pullman and Blackwood will not play in the upcoming match.
Interesting trends for betting
- Colorado has a 75% power play neutralization rate
The Avalanche are ranked 25th in the league in this aspect.
- On average, the Avalanche receive seven minutes of penalty time.
Colorado usually gets sent off at least three times per game.
Current form
Utah currently occupies 12th place in the Western Conference standings and has earned a total of 29 points. The team is trying to show its best side in its debut season and not to lose face, but it is unlikely to be able to jump above its head, because it has an average-level roster. Note that throughout the year it has not had long winning streaks and, as a rule, is limited to one or two victories in a row. Not long ago, Andre Tourigny team lost to Dallas (1:2), and after successful matches against Buffalo (5:2) and Philadelphia (4:2), in a tough fight, it lost to Minnesota on its home ice with a score of 4:5 in a shootout.
By the way, in the confrontation with the "savages" the team at one point even had a chance of success, since it had a minimal advantage, but allowed the opponent to equalize the score literally 44 seconds before the final siren. The positive thing is that once again "Utah" was able to score four goals, since it certainly cannot be considered one of the most scoring clubs in the league.
The team also can't find its game with the far benches, so the second twenty minutes are the worst in its performance. In this segment, it has a ratio of 25:37 in goals scored and goals conceded, and only in rare cases does it not allow the opponent to distinguish itself in it.
Disqualifications and injuries
Lamoureux, Ingram, Marino, Durzi, Bortuzzo will not be able to take part in the upcoming meeting.
Interesting trends for betting
- Utah averages 11.11 penalty minutes per game.
The team remains one of the most undisciplined in the league and is usually sent off at least five times per game
- Utah has a 78.2% power play neutralization rate.
The club currently ranks 20th in the league in this indicator.
Trends
Bet 1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In four out of five matches between the teams, the first period was productive
1.78Bet 3rd period: home team win
In three out of five games, Colorado took the third period for itself.
2.15Tip and bets
Colorado is in great shape. Usually, when the Avalanche are in such a condition, they leave no chance to opponents who are outside the playoff zone, especially when playing at home. Utah plays rather poorly on the road and often loses within regulation time. Also, do not forget that the last match between the clubs ended in favor of Bednar team with a crushing score of 5:1. It will be very difficult for Utah to cause problems for such a Colorado, so we suggest playing a clear victory for the hosts.
Prediction - Colorado win for 1.90
Bet on individual total
Colorado continues to please its fans with goals and great performance, but it has also conceded very little in response lately. Thus, in the last three matches, the team has managed with less than three goals conceded. Scott Wedgwood also demonstrated a good performance, making many saves and keeping the Avalanche in the game. Utah, as is known, remains one of the least productive clubs in the West. Based on this, we suggest betting on its total.
We take Utah individual total of less than three goals for 1.60
Total Bet
Many of the games involving Colorado are spectacular, especially when they play at home. The Avalanche are very active on offense and make good use of their chances. At the same time, the hosts are great at using their numerical advantage. Utah has also played two of its last three games with a total over. Considering how powerful the Avalanche attack line is, we expect to see at least seven goals in the upcoming matchup.
We bet on a total of over 6.5 goals with odds of 2.15
