LiontipsChicago - Edmonton: betting tip for the NHL match
Chicago returned to the home arena after a less than successful away trip and will now try to rehabilitate itself before the fans for the lost points. This time the team will host the clear favorite Edmonton. Our experts have prepared a betting tip in which they will tell about the current form of the clubs, and also help to decide on the bets
Match announcement
Chicago Blackhawks
USACurrent form
After five losses in a row, Chicago was able to earn some important points. It seemed that the failures would continue, but in the game with Montreal, the Hawks broke their losing streak. Although Chicago was unable to attack actively, the shots were executed at a high level, which led to a confident victory with a score of 4:2. Special mention should be made of goalie Soderblom, who stopped 38 of 40 shots, preventing additional problems. Also worth mentioning is forward Foligno, who scored twice. However, this victory did not give the team confidence. In the next match with the Rangers, they suffered another defeat with a score of 2:6. Soderblom played again, but did not cope with his task, stopping only 82% of the shots.
Few expected that after the defeat by the Rangers, Chicago would be able to quickly recover and defeat the clear favorite. The Hawks played at home again, where they met Colorado. This time the team played unreliably, but goalie Mrazek corrected the mistakes and helped the team earn important points, beating the Avalanche with a score of 3:1. The team best player Bedard made a great contribution to the success, scoring a goal and giving an assist. Then the club went to visit Detroit and again could not show an active game in attack, and in three periods they were able to make only 15 shots at the opponent goal, which ultimately led to a defeat (3:5). Mrazek defended the goal, but he was unable to repeat his success and reflected only 85% of the shots. As you can see, the main problem of Sorensen charges remains a very low activity in attack, as well as a very unstable game of goalies, which is often the main reason for failures. For now, the team remains the main disappointment of the Western Conference, occupying the last line in the table and having only 30 points to its credit.
Disqualifications and injuries
Chicago may have serious problems with the roster in the upcoming match. Four players remain questionable: Brossoit, Martinez, Murphy and Smith.
Interesting trends for betting
- Chicago averages 2.6 goals per game
Throughout the regular season, the team faces serious difficulties associated with low performance.
- The Hawks average seven penalty minutes per game.
However, it is worth noting the high discipline in the team, which allows for the rules to be rarely violated.
Edmonton Oilers
CanadaCurrent form
Edmonton has been in great shape this season, with a winning streak of four games already. All of these games have ended in regulation time, which is evidence of a high level of preparation and well-coordinated actions. The series began at home, where the Oilers met Utah. It was clear in the first game that the Oilers were determined. From the first minutes, they seized the initiative and did not allow the opponent a single chance. Utah goalie showed himself brilliantly, but even his efforts were not enough to save the team from a 4-1 rout. The play of the attacking line was especially impressive. In three periods, they made 38 shots on the opponent goal. It seemed that the same scenario would be repeated in the match with the Anaheim Ducks, but this time the opponent managed to impose a fight. Until the end of the third period, the score remained equal, and only a minute and a half before the final whistle, Edmonton managed to break ahead thanks to an accurate shot by Leon Draisaitl.
The away series also brought success to the team. In the match with the Seattle Kraken, they left no chance for the opponent, creating and increasing the advantage from the very start of the match, which the Kraken were unable to win back. In the next match, away against the Boston Bruins, Edmonton continued to demonstrate a high level of play. The team won a confident victory with a score of 4:0, demonstrating superiority in every element of the game. Forward Henrik Lundqvist, who scored twice, showed himself especially brightly. It seemed that in the match with Pittsburgh, they would also be able to take advantage of the opponent not-so-best form and get another victory, but this time there were problems in defense, which led to an unexpected defeat (3:5). Goalie Skinner showed his worst side, reflecting only 80% of the shots. Due to the lost two points, the club had to drop to sixth place in the Western Conference table.
Disqualifications and injuries
Edmonton only has Kane left in the infirmary.
Interesting trends for betting
- Edmonton averages 3.3 goals per game
The Oilers have a great offensive game.
- On average, the Oilers receive 6.7 penalty minutes per match.
The club excellent discipline is also worth praising.
Trends
Bet First Goal: Chicago
Chicago opened the scoring in three of the four head-to-head matches
2.42Bet 2nd period: total under 1.5 goals
In three out of four head-to-head matches, the teams failed to score more than one goal in the second period.
2.62Tip and bets
There is no point in believing in Chicago winning the upcoming match. The team continues to demonstrate weak play, especially in attack. Their low activity in attack does not allow them to compensate for constant failures in defense. The Hawks have not shown stable results for a long time, and their current form raises serious concerns. On the other hand, Edmonton recently interrupted its winning streak, but this should not greatly affect their morale. The club remains one of the strongest in the league, and its players have enormous experience and skill. Home walls do not always help the Blackhawks achieve success, so we suggest not to take risks and make a confident bet in favor of the clear favorite.
Our prediction is Edmonton win at 1.61
Bet on total
The upcoming match may well be productive. Although Chicago is not known for its active actions in attack, the team has a good shot efficiency. The Hawks also have huge problems in defense, which Edmonton will try to take advantage of.
Betting Tip - total over six goals for 1.72
Bet on the outcome of the first period
Edmonton will start to put serious pressure on their opponents from the very start of the match and, due to their significant superiority over Chicago, have every chance to earn an advantage at the end of the opening period, which is what we suggest betting on.
Prediction - Edmonton win in the first period for 2.12
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