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Anaheim vs. Minnesota: NHL Match Prediction
On December 6, Anaheim will continue its home series, which has already reached three games. This time, the team will face Minnesota, which is in great shape and continues to beat any opponents on its way. What bets should you choose? You will find the answer in our forecast
Command Analysis
Anaheim Ducks
USACurrent form
Anaheim did not start the home series in the best way and suffered an unfortunate defeat to Los Angeles in the first match with a score of 1:2. The team made almost twice as many shots on goal as the Kings, but this did not bring the desired result. Goalie Gibson also did not show his best, reflecting only 88% of the shots. Then the team hosted Ottawa and was finally able to realize its full attacking potential, which allowed them to snatch a victory in the shootout (4:3). Forwards Vatrano and Terry showed a great game, having scored three points each. This time, goalie Dostal played in goal, and he played more reliably than his teammate.
As expected, the Ducks were unable to consolidate their success. They had to face the clear favorite, Vegas, and suffer a crushing defeat with a score of 1:4. Already at the beginning of the second period, the Golden Knights earned a significant advantage of two goals, and as the game progressed, the gap only increased. Once again, the club defensive line showed its worst side, allowing the opponent to easily enter their zone and create a large number of dangerous moments at the gate. This season has not been going well for Anaheim so far. At the moment, it is only in 14th place in the Western Conference standings, with only 23 points.
Disqualifications and injuries
It is worth noting that Anaheim has serious problems with its roster. The club has four players in the infirmary: Fowler, Susanek, Fabbri and McGinn. Kalsson and Vaakanainen are also questionable.
Interesting trends for betting
- On average, Anaheim scores 2.6 goals per game.
The team has serious problems this season both with creation and with the implementation of moments in attack, which does not allow them to consistently compensate for the failures in defense.
- The Ducks converted just 15% of their power play attempts.
Due to weak attacking play, the team very rarely takes advantage of opponents' penalties.
Minnesota Wild
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Minnesota continues to be in excellent shape, and the team winning streak has already reached four games in a row. In the first match, the team played away, where, although with difficulty, they were able to snatch a victory from Buffalo in regulation time, and without a goal (1:0). They managed to achieve success mainly due to the efforts of goalie Gustavsson, who reflected all 39 shots, thereby making a "dry". Returning to the home arena, the Wild fought with Chicago and by the beginning of the second period allowed the opponent to take a significant advantage of two goals. Hines' charges did not give up, but on the contrary, picked up the pace, which allowed them not only to tie the score, but to break ahead, and as a result, the match ended in a victory with a score of 3:2. Once again, defenseman Spurgeon showed an excellent game, scoring twice.
The "savages" were able to consolidate their success in a duel with the obvious underdog Nashville, snatching a victory in overtime (3:2). This time, the most productive player was forward Kaprizov, who currently leads the league scoring race. Then Minnesota fought a much more serious opponent and again won in overtime against Vancouver with the same score of 3:2. Indeed, this season the team has demonstrated amazing results and is currently in the leading position in the Western Conference standings, with 37 points.
Disqualifications and injuries
It is worth noting that Minnesota is experiencing certain problems with its roster. Brodin, Lauko and Zuccarello are in the club infirmary. Eriksson is also questionable.
Interesting trends for betting
- On average, Minnesota allows just 2.36 goals per game.
The "Savages" are distinguished by a very reliable game in defense and rarely allow opponents to realize their potential in attack.
- The Wild average 6.7 penalty minutes per game.
It is also worth noting the excellent discipline of the club, which allows it to remain at full strength throughout almost the entire match.
Trends
Goal in each period bet – no
In five head-to-head matches in a row, the teams failed to score a goal in each period.
2.29Bet First Goal: Minnesota
Minnesota has opened the scoring in four straight head-to-head games
1.71Tip and bets
Minnesota is the clear favorite in the upcoming match, for several reasons. Firstly, the team is in great shape and consistently copes with all opponents on its way. Secondly, the team also often achieves success in face-to-face meetings with Anaheim. We cannot ignore the weak play of the Ducks this season, which does not allow them to fight for the playoff zone. We believe that there is no point in taking risks, but it is better to make a confident bet in favor of the guests.
Our prediction is Minnesota win at 1.96
Bet on total
Still, you shouldn't expect a lot of goals scored in the upcoming match. Anaheim is not known for its high conversion rate in attack, and Minnesota can boast of a very reliable game in defense, which together will have a negative impact on the overall performance of the match.
Forecast - total under 5.5 goals for 1.94
Bet on the outcome of the first period
Minnesota, due to its significant superiority over its opponent, is quite capable of starting to create serious pressure on Anaheim from the first minutes of the match, which will ultimately allow the Wild to earn an advantage at the end of the opening period.
Prediction: Minnesota wins first period at 2.50
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