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Washington vs Colorado: prediction for the NHL fixture
The NHL is back in action with another round of games this weekend as the Capitals host the Avalanche at the Capital One Arena. What to expect from the teams? Our prediction is in the article below.
Command Analysis
Washington Capitals
USAWashington can't find their team form. They are currently in 13th place in the Eastern Conference standings and on a three-game losing streak. It is possible, that the club will need to find another maanger to take the team out of the crisis. After a defeat to Tampa (3:6), the Capitals lost to Florida (2:5) and St. Louis (4:5 SO). The team struggle to score on power play and rarely win on road trips.
Colorado Avalanche
USAColorado, on the other hand, have been doing fine of late. They are 6th in the West and celebrated success in five of their last six games. After a defeat to St. Louis (2:3), the Avalanche overcame Carolina in overtime (3:2 OT). Most of Colorado's games are high-scoring, and they average three to four goals per game, regardless whether they play at home or away.
Trends
СтавкаColorado IT over 2.5 goals
The visitors scored more than 2 goals in 3 out of 5 games.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In the last 4 games between the clubs, more than 1 goal was scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
Washington are in terrible form, and a few of their key players are out injured, so the Capitals can't really deliver their best performance. Colorado seem to have overcome most of their issues, and we will back them in the upcoming game.
Our prediction - Colorado to win
The Capitals concede an average of three goals. Colorado allow their opponents a lot of freedom, too. For these reasons, we predict a high-scoring game here.
Second bet - total over 5.5 goals
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