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The opponents approach the meeting in a completely different state. Minnesota has scored points in six consecutive games and is gradually strengthening its position among the leaders of the Western Conference. The attack is quite confident, and the leading hockey players regularly update their statistics. San Jose has the opposite situation. The team lost three games in a row with a total goal difference of 4:14, and the last setback was especially painful. However, last season the Sharks won all three head-to-head matches, so the hosts have something to take revenge for. Let's analyze the latest results of the teams in our betting tip and choose a bet
Command Analysis
Minnesota Wild
Minnesota is gradually gaining momentum, and the first link is cooperating especially well now. Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Baldy and Juel Eriksson Ek scored points in six consecutive meetings. In this segment, the Russian scored nine points, and his partners scored eight and seven, respectively. At the same time, John Hines' team did not lose a single time in regular time, and the total series reached five wins and one loss outside 60 minutes.
The last trip turned out to be particularly successful. First, the Wild defeated Washington with a score of 5:1, and then beat Philadelphia (4:2). In the second meeting, Baldy, Eriksson Ek, Michael McCarron and Danila Yurov scored. It is important that the result was brought not only by the leading forwards, but also by hockey players of other combinations. Now Minnesota is returning home, where it will try to maintain a successful course.
San Jose Sharks
The defeat in Los Angeles was another confirmation that San Jose had serious defensive problems. The Sharks conceded seven goals and lost 2-7, although McLean Celebrini finally broke his six-match goalless streak. The young leader continues to be the most important offensive player, but his performance alone is clearly not enough. Ryan Warsofsky's team has lost five of the previous six meetings and is gradually losing ground.
It is especially unpleasant to see how rarely sharks have been abandoned. Before the defeat from the Kings, they lost to Calgary (1:2) and Ottawa (1:5). In these meetings, the opponents controlled the game quite confidently, and San Jose could not take advantage of even a few opportunities. Now we have to face a team that is in good shape and has several dangerous attacking combinations.
The main advantage of Minnesota is that now the team does not depend solely on one hockey player. Kaprizov continues to create chances on a regular basis, Baldy makes excellent use of his opportunities, and Eriksson Ek benefits not only offensively, but also when playing without the puck. Against San Jose, this kind of diversity is especially important. The visitors too often lose opponents near their own goal and allow them to make shots from dangerous positions. If the owners manage to open an account quickly, the sharks will have to take risks, and this may lead to new mistakes.
However, the attack of the guests should not be underestimated, since Celebrini is able to create a moment almost on his own. But the current form of San Jose does not allow us to count on an equal fight throughout the meeting. Minnesota has received additional time to recover after a successful departure and should act much fresher. We believe that the hosts will be able to take advantage of the opponent's defensive problems and win with an advantage of at least two goals.
Our prediction is that Minnesota will win with a handicap of (-1.5) goals in 1.97
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