Nashville Predators - Utah: NHL match betting tip and bets

Current form

After successfully completing the home series and defeating the Islanders (7-6 OT), the team went on the road, where they consolidated their success. Nashville faced far from the most serious opponent in the face of Utah and in the second period allowed him to earn a significant two-goal advantage. The Predators were able to make a comeback due to their excellent play, but in the end it came down to a shootout, where the guests turned out to be more accurate and snatched Victoria with a score of 4:3. Goalkeeper Saros showed a great game, reflecting 39 shots out of 42, and also did not allow the competitor to realize a single shootout.

Continuing to play on the road, the Predators had to fight one of the strongest clubs in the Western Conference, Vegas. As expected, it was impossible to restrain the pressure of such a powerful opponent. The attacking line tried to compensate for the defensive lapses, but still had to concede in regular time with a score of 3:5. This time, the goal was defended by Annunen, who did not play as reliably as his teammate.

Disqualifications and injuries

Yossi, Lauzon, Sissons and Wilsbee remain in the infirmary.

Interesting betting trends

• Nashville is averaging 2.56 goals per game.
• The team receives an average of 9.6 penalty minutes per match.

Current form

Utah continues to be in great shape, steadily earning points for four consecutive matches. Playing on the home arena, the team confidently beat the current leader of the Western Conference in Winnipeg (4:1), and then completely defeated Seattle with a score of 7:1. The first link showed a great game, scoring a total of 11 points. However, the team failed to finish the home series on a good note. In the match with Nashville, there were difficulties with the realization of attacking moments, which led to an insulting defeat in a shootout (3:4).

Next, Turigny's team went to visit another clear favorite in the person of Dallas and took advantage of his terrible form, gaining the upper hand with a two-goal difference (5:3). This time, the most productive was striker Cooley, who scored a goal and provided two assists. Thanks to such successful results, the club rose to 11th place in the Western Conference table, but there was no chance of qualifying for the playoffs.

Disqualifications and injuries

Vyalimaki will not be able to play due to injury. Marino is also questionable.

Interesting betting trends

• On average, Utah concedes three goals per match.
• The team receives an average of 9.5 penalty minutes per match.