LiontipsVegas - Washington: betting tip (KEF 2.02) and bets on the NHL match
Command Analysis
Current form
On March 27, Vegas got into a dramatic scenario again, losing to the Edmonton Oilers 3:4 in overtime. The hosts didn't start in the best way — they conceded the first goal in the first period, but then captain Mark Stone launched an attack and made a double. The game seemed to go in their favor, but the Oilers responded with accurate shots from Connor McDavid and Zach Hyman. By the second break, the score was 2:3 with about the same number of chances. The third period became a real war of nerves: Ivan Barbashev equalized the score, and Vegas literally pressed right up to the siren, not allowing the opponent to catch his breath. In overtime, the hosts had the majority, and so did the chances, but the puck did not go into the goal. And as soon as the elimination was over, Evan Bouchard launched a lightning attack and sealed the Oilers' victory.:3. Nevertheless, with 79 points, the Golden Knights continue to fight for the playoffs, demonstrating character and stability on home ice.
Current form
On the other hand, Washington staged a real extravaganza in Salt Lake City on March 27, defeating Mammoth 7-4. Utah quickly led 3-1, and it seemed that the match was under the control of the hosts, but in the second period everything changed: Alex Ovechkin scored a double, equalizing the score, and Washington's defenders — Rasmus Sandin and Mackenzie Wigar — they played so actively that they completely pulled the initiative to their side. In the third period, the team only brought the matter to an end: Anthony Beauvillier converted the majority, Sandin and Wigar each added a goal, Miroshnichenko scored a double, and Ovechkin scored into an empty net, bringing the score to 7:4. Washington, with 81 points, is in a tight battle for the wild card in the East.
Trends
The Totalbetis less than 6.5 goals
In five of the last six Vegas matches, such a bet played
Tip and bets
Taking into account the current form, injuries and history of meetings, Vegas looks to be the favorite for the upcoming match. After the dramatic overtime loss against Edmonton, he showed character. Washington, despite the impressive defeat of Utah, shows instability on the road. More often than not, the team gets involved in goal exchanges instead of closing out matches, and the defense does not always cope with the pressure. The history of meetings is also on the side of Vegas. A simple bet on the Golden Knights winning down the line better reflects the team's real strength on home ice, its stability against strong opponents, and Washington's current vulnerability.
Our prediction is a Vegas win in 2.02
