LiontipsMinnesota Wild - San Jose Sharks: NHL match betting tip and bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Minnesota is ranked eighth in the Western Conference and has 91 points to its credit. The savages had been experiencing problems for a long period of time and often lost, which almost brought them to the edge of the abyss. Of course, they are still four points ahead of their closest pursuer, but they have already fought one more match and rarely come off a losing streak.
In four of the previous five meetings, the Wild also failed. They lost at home to New Jersey (2:5), and then lost on the road to the Devils (2:3B), the Rangers (4:5 OT) and the Islanders with a score of 1.:3. It was only in the final confrontation with Dallas that, unexpectedly for many, the savages celebrated their success with a score of 3:2 in overtime. Then Philip Gustavsson played great on goal, who parried a total of 23 shots.
However, the offensive play of John Hines' squad is still a weak spot. That is why the club is currently one of the most ineffective in its conference and, as a rule, usually does not score more than two or three goals.
Disqualifications and injuries
David Irzicek will not be able to participate in the match due to injury.
Interesting betting trends
- According to statistics, Minnesota wins 46.9% of face-offs.
- On average, the savages perform 19 power moves per match.
Current form
San Jose remains one of the main outsiders of the Western Conference and currently occupies the last place in the standings. With good luck, the team can still claim not to stay on the last line, but for this it needs to hold the remaining five matches at a high level, which will be incredibly difficult to do.
At the moment, the Sharks are on a six-game losing streak and can't seem to pull themselves together. Before that, they lost to Anaheim (3:4B) on the road, and after that they lost at home to Edmonton (2:3), Seattle (1:5) and Calgary (2:3). In most cases, Ryan Warsofsky's team showed poor performance and was unable to score more than two goals.
On the road, the Sharks are showing very modest results this season and have won only five regular-time games all season. As a rule, they have a bad first game period, in which they currently have a 55:90 ratio in terms of goals scored and conceded.
Disqualifications and injuries
Rutta, Couture, Schuldt, Dearne and Toffoli will miss the upcoming match due to injuries.
Interesting betting trends
- San Jose wins 47.8% of face-offs
- Sharks perform an average of 22 power moves
Trends
Bet 1st period: total more than 1.5 pucks
In four out of five matches with the participation of guests, the first period turned out to be productive.
1.85The bet of the 2nd period: the victory of the hosts
In two out of three matches against San Jose, the hosts were successful in the second period.
2.00Tip and bets
We think that Minnesota can claim two points in the upcoming match. The savages ended all previous face-to-face meetings in their favor and succeeded with a difference of several goals. Moreover, the Sharks are playing rather poorly on the road this season and are often inferior in regular time. At the moment, the Sharks are on a six-game losing streak, so it makes sense to bet on the success of the hosts.
Prediction - Minnesota wins in 1.60
Betting on an individual total
In this confrontation, we would not have expected a large number of goals from the visitors. San Jose scores very little against such opponents and usually does not score more than two goals. Recently, the sharks have also had difficulty realizing chances and remained with the minimum number of goals scored. The savages are now paying more attention to protection, so it makes sense to rely on the total number of guests.
We take San Jose's individual total of less than 2.5 goals for 1.55
Bet on the total total
Previous meetings between the teams were not particularly productive and, as a rule, took place with less than six goals scored. The Wild also played the last three out of four matches with the minimum number of goals. Savages, like sharks, have some performance problems, so we suggest betting less on total.
We bet on a total of less than 5.5 pucks for 2.00
