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Montreal vs. Minnesota: NHL Match Prediction
On January 31, Montreal and Minnesota will meet as part of the NHL championship. Bookmakers could not decide on a clear favorite in this confrontation and set approximately the same odds. However, the tricolors have experienced many problems recently and are currently on a long losing streak, unlike the savages, who are trying to get into good shape and often earn points. What is the best bet on this event? You will find out from the betting tip
Command Analysis
Montreal Canadiens
CanadaCurrent form
Montreal can very well claim a playoff spot this season. The team occasionally has good stretches, during which it can deal with absolutely any opponent, but sometimes it is on a long losing streak. At the moment, it is in 11th place in the Eastern Conference and has 53 points. The Canadians have not been playing well lately, and they have suffered three defeats in a row.
Let us recall that the tricolors, after a difficult victory over Tampa (3:2), lost to Detroit (2:4), New Jersey (3:4 OT), and also in the last match they could not cope with Winnipeg (1:4). It is noteworthy that in all three previous meetings the club demonstrated mediocre play in defense and allowed opponents to score at least four times. In general, this is not surprising, since throughout the season the team has experienced certain difficulties with its defense and is one of the most conceding in its conference. As a rule, even on the home court, the club statistically concedes at least three or four pucks per game.
The most disastrous period for Martin Saint-Louis team is the opening game period, during which they have a 39:54 ratio of goals scored and goals conceded. By the way, up to this point, Montreal has managed to win only nine victories on its ice within 60 minutes. But the team is exemplary in the minority and currently has 82.6% of the opponent power play neutralization, occupying sixth place in the league in this indicator.
Disqualifications and injuries
Price, Heinemann and Goulet will not be able to take part in the upcoming confrontation.
Interesting trends for betting
- Statistically, Montreal receives 9.72 penalty minutes per game.
The Canadians are usually sent off at least five times per game and are notable for their mediocre discipline.
- Montreal averages 26 shots on target per game
The Tricolors have shown poor shooting activity this season.
Minnesota Wild
USACurrent form
Minnesota is in fifth place in the Western Conference. The team has pleased its fans with good results for a long time, but in recent matches it has looked rather mediocre. Perhaps the reason for the failures is the absence of the main scorer, Kirill Kaprizov, who was on the injured list for a long time and did not last long after returning, and now he is facing a serious operation, so the forward will definitely miss the next couple of months. That is why the Savages should adapt to this reality as soon as possible.
Let us recall that the Wild had previously lost to Nashville (2:6), and after a victory over Colorado (3:1), they lost to Utah on their home court with a score of 0:4 and could not cope with Calgary (4:5). But in the current series of away matches, they look pretty good. Thus, the team has already managed to prove its superiority over Chicago (4:2), and also celebrated success in the confrontation with Toronto (3:1), while in the last match they were left with only one missed puck.
Overall, Minnesota has been surprisingly better on the road this season than on home ice, and has only managed to win eight of 16 games within 60 minutes, and usually scores at least three or four goals per game. Minnesota typically has a tough third period, as it concedes more goals in it than in other periods, and has a 58:59 ratio of goals scored and goals conceded.
Disqualifications and injuries
Kaprizov, Johansson and Brodin will not be able to take part in the upcoming match due to injuries.
Interesting trends for betting
- Minnesota averages 7.6 penalty minutes per game.
Savages are usually eliminated at least four times per game.
- Minnesota is averaging 27 shots on goal per game.
The Wild have been relatively low-shooting this season and often play second fiddle
Trends
Bet 1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In three out of four matches involving visitors, the first period was productive
1.85Bet 2nd period: away team win
In three out of four matches against the Canadians, the visitors achieved success in the second period
2.80Tip and bets
In our opinion, Minnesota can claim a favorable outcome for itself in this confrontation. The Wild are currently in good shape and, despite the absence of Kirill Kaprizov, are demonstrating decent results. As always, they came to their senses on the road, where they have been playing well this season and often achieve victory within regular time. Montreal has previously demonstrated weak results and often lost, so it is not entirely clear why bookmakers do not consider the guests as favorites in this match. We suggest taking advantage of this and betting on a Wild victory for excellent odds.
Prediction - Minnesota win with handicap (0) for 2.05
Bet on individual total
In the last five games against Montreal, Minnesota has regularly scored at least three goals. In away games, the Wild usually demonstrate decent efficiency and open the defense of many opponents at least three times. Montreal remains one of the most conceding clubs in its conference and even on its own ice usually concedes three times. Based on this, we suggest betting on the individual total of the guests.
We take Minnesota individual total over 2.5 goals for 1.75
Total Bet
The last matches involving Minnesota were not particularly productive. The team, as a rule, tried to win on class and held a minimal advantage in the score. The previous meetings between the clubs were also quite low-scoring and took place with less than six goals scored. It is quite possible that this time the teams will be wary of each other and will play more reliably in defense, so it makes sense to bet on the total under.
We bet on total under 5.5 goals with odds of 2.05
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