LiontipsRangers vs. Philadelphia. NHL match prediction and bets
Command Analysis
Current form
The Rangers have improved a lot lately and have started to show the results that fans have been expecting from them throughout the season. The team is now earning points much more often than before, so it is quite possible that in the near future they will be able to improve their position in the standings and rise from the 13th place in the Eastern Conference, where they currently sit. The club with big ambitions and thoughts about the Stanley Cup initially planned to be among the leaders, and not just fight for getting into the playoff zone.
Note that earlier, the cops lost to Colorado (2:3 OT) on the road, then dealt with Utah (5:3), and after a difficult victory over Columbus (1:0 SO), they lost to Montreal with a score of 4:5 in overtime. Fortunately, on their home ice, they pulled themselves together and dealt with Ottawa with a score of 5:0, leaving their opponent no chance for a favorable outcome. That meeting also featured a goal by Artemy Panarin, who remains the club leading scorer and has already scored 49 points in the goal + assist system.
At the same time, oddly enough, Peter Laviolette team usually does not perform well in the second period, in which it has a ratio of 48:56 in goals scored and goals conceded. It is also worth mentioning that the club has not been quite successful in the majority this season, which is why it still has an 18.8% conversion rate and ranks 22nd in the championship in this indicator.
Disqualifications and injuries
At the moment the team has no problems with the roster.
Interesting trends for betting
- The Rangers average 8.64 penalty minutes per game.
Cops are usually sent off at least four times per game and are not known for their good discipline.
- According to statistics, the cops allow 31 shots on their goal
The team allows the opponent quite a lot in its own zone and does not have time to block most of the shots
Current form
Philadelphia is in 12th place in the Eastern Conference and could well qualify for the playoffs this season. The team has been showing inconsistent results, but from time to time it has had excellent periods and is on a winning streak. This did not happen to it last season, so it is safe to say that it has progressed greatly since then. However, it is far from certain that it will be able to participate in the Cup playoffs, since the competition is quite intense this year.
However, the Flyers can now be quite pleased with themselves, as they have earned points and given a worthy rebuff to their opponents in the previous six games. Thus, after an unsuccessful match against Columbus (2:3 SO), they dealt with the Islanders on the road (5:3), and also showed themselves well in the confrontation with New Jersey (3:1). They also played a great match against Detroit on their home ice, in which they celebrated a success with a score of 2:1 in overtime.
The Pilots are performing worst in the second period, where they currently have a 45:58 ratio of goals scored and goals conceded. This is due to the fact that the team does not know how to play with the far benches and is rather weak in its own zone, making many mistakes. By the way, before this, it managed to win only six victories on the road in regular time, although it itself lost within 60 minutes only nine times.
Disqualifications and injuries
Deslauriers, Ellis and Lawton will not be able to help the team in the upcoming meeting.
Interesting trends for betting
- Philadelphia averages 7.94 penalty minutes per game.
Typically, the Flyers are not known for their good discipline and are sent off on average four times per game.
- Statistically, the Flyers are taking 27 shots on goal.
Philadelphia has a low shooting activity and usually does not threaten the opponent goal more than 27 times.
Trends
Bet 1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In three out of four matches between the clubs, the first period was productive
1.77Bet 3rd period: home team win
In two out of four matches, the home team achieved success in the third period.
2.95Tip and bets
The Rangers have gained excellent form and have recently often pleased fans with good results. Philadelphia has been playing rather poorly away from home this season and usually loses in regulation time. Of course, in recent matches the Flyers have shown themselves from the best side and even had a series of three victories, however, in general, they are inferior to their opponent in class and can hardly count on two points on the road. Moreover, Peter Laviolette knows how to find an approach to such opponents, so with the support of the home stands the Cops should win.
Prediction - Rangers win for 2.15
Bet on individual total
The Rangers have been distinguished by a reliable defense in many previous meetings and have been left with a minimum number of goals conceded. As a rule, the cops have not allowed their opponents to score more than two goals. Philadelphia even in the last confrontation with Detroit was left with literally one goal in the asset. If Igor Shesterkin does not let us down and copes well with his direct responsibilities, then the hosts will get by with less than three goals conceded this time.
We bet on Philadelphia individual total under 2.5 goals for 1.90
Total Bet
Many games involving the Rangers are quite low-scoring, as the team has improved its defensive play and has become much more attentive in its own zone. Philadelphia is also not used to taking unnecessary risks on the road. That is why the last meeting between the clubs was held with only four goals scored. It is quite possible that the upcoming confrontation will also be ineffective.
We take the total under six goals for 1.70
