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Minnesota vs. Winnipeg: NHL Match Prediction
On November 26, there will be a duel between Minnesota and Winnipeg. At the start of this season, the teams already met, and then the Jets defeated their opponent in a tough fight. Matches between the clubs are always tense, so it is simply impossible to give a clear preference to one of the clubs. Moreover, recently both the Wilds and the Air Army have demonstrated unstable results. What bet is better to choose on this event? You can find the answer in our forecast
Command Analysis
Minnesota Wild
USACurrent form
Minnesota remains one of the main leaders of the Western Conference and currently occupies the second line of the tournament table, having 30 points. The team cannot improve its position yet, since it is four points behind the same Winnipeg, but at the same time it has played one match less. It is important to say that since the beginning of the season it has managed without a series of defeats. Of course, not everything has been going smoothly for the Wilds lately, but they continue to earn points even in this situation.
So, after losing to Dallas (1:2), the Wild dealt with St. Louis (4:2) and Edmonton (5:3) on the road, but in the final away match with Calgary they still lost 3:4 in a shootout. However, the loss of Kirill Kaprizov, the team leading scorer, who was injured in the match with the Oilers and missed the game with the Flames, is an alarm bell for the club.
However, according to the latest available information, the Russian forward has avoided a serious injury and has no major health problems, so he can be expected on the ice of the Excel Energy Center in the near future. By the way, before this, John Hines' team did not have good results on the home ice and was able to win only three victories in regulation time in seven games, so we can confidently say that he looks stronger on the road.
Disqualifications and injuries
Kaprizov, Khusnutdinov and Zuccarello will not play in the upcoming match due to injuries.
Interesting trends for betting
- Minnesota gets 6.45 penalty minutes per game.
The "Savages" try to act in a disciplined manner and not be sent off more than three times per game
- The Wild are 18-11 in goals scored and allowed in the first period.
In the first period, the team often manages to get by with a minimum number of goals conceded
Winnipeg Jets
CanadaCurrent form
Winnipeg leads the Western Conference standings and, as we said earlier, is four points ahead of the Wildcats. The team has been in great shape for a long time and has won game after game, but has lost three of its previous five games. It took revenge on Florida at home after a big loss and beat them 6-3, and then confidently dealt with Pittsburgh on the road (4-1), but in the last encounter with Nashville, it unexpectedly lost 1-4, while scoring only one goal.
This is strange, since the club is currently the most productive in the league and usually opens up the opponent defense at least three or four times, even when playing away. Incidentally, Scott Arniel team has won away in regulation time seven times. They play the final twenty minutes most strongly, in which they have a 32:18 ratio of goals scored and conceded, and are also the leader in the number of goals scored in this period.
It also worth noting that Winnipeg remains the best power play team, currently hitting 33.9 percent of their power plays. The trio of Connor, Scheifele, and Ehlers continue to terrorize opponents, with each of those forwards scoring over 20 points in the goal-assist system. There hardly a day when none of them are productive on the ice.
Disqualifications and injuries
Stanley and Samberg will not take part in the match due to injuries.
Interesting trends for betting
- Winnipeg gets 8.48 penalty minutes per game.
The Jets have been getting penalties a lot more often lately than they used to.
- On average, the "air army" makes 30 shots on target per game
Winnipeg has a high shooting activity and usually spends a lot of time in the offensive zone
Trends
Bet 1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In the five previous meetings between the clubs, the first period was productive
1.85Bet 2nd period: guests will score
In four out of five matches, the visitors scored goals in the second period
1.45Tip and bets
Winnipeg currently has no problems with its roster, and this is a very important factor that can help it achieve success in the upcoming meeting. Minnesota is without Zuccarello and Kaprizov, so it will be just as difficult for them as in the last confrontation with Calgary. The Jets are already an inconvenient opponent for the Wild and have finished many previous matches in their favor. We think that Scott Arniel team is rightfully considered the favorite in this game and should earn two points.
Forecast - Winnipeg win in 2.40
Bet on individual total
It will be difficult for Minnesota to break through the Winnipeg defense line, which is built very competently. Plus, the Wild are left without their attack leaders, so scoring will be much more difficult than before. In the last match, which took place at the start of the season, the Wild were able to score only one goal. Of course, the Jets have been conceding a lot lately, but in the upcoming confrontation they will certainly do everything possible to remain with a minimum number of conceded pucks.
We bet on Minnesota individual total under three goals for 1.62
Total Bet
Matches involving the Jets are usually not particularly productive. They have played the last four out of five games with a total under. Minnesota, in turn, after losses in the offensive line, will most likely also try to rebuild and will play a more closed hockey in the near future. The last match between the clubs also ended with only two goals, so we will not expect a large number of goals in the upcoming confrontation.
We take the total under 5.5 pucks with a coefficient of 2.00
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