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Winnipeg vs. Columbus: NHL Match Prediction
On December 9, there will be a duel between Winnipeg and Columbus, for which we will try to present an accurate forecast. The Jets interrupted a long series of defeats and, it seems, were able to pull themselves together. The Uniforms, on the contrary, are currently in mediocre shape and are on a series of three failures. Previous duels between the teams regularly ended in favor of the home team with a crushing score. Is it worth betting on their success this time? You will find out more below
Command Analysis
Winnipeg Jets
CanadaCurrent form
Winnipeg had a great start to the season and spent a long time in first place in the Western Conference. After that, they had an expected slump, during which they dropped a lot of points and allowed Minnesota to catch up. Now the team has the same number of points as their competitor and shares the leading position. Fortunately, at least the Jets were able to pull themselves together after a series of four defeats, because before that they lost in all games within regulation time.
So, after another unsuccessful encounter with Dallas (1:3) and St. Louis (1:4), the "Air Army" defeated Buffalo (3:2 OT) on the road, and then secured the victory in the confrontation with Chicago, achieving success with a score of 4:2. However, the last victories were achieved with great effort. In the last match with the "hawks", Scott Arniel team was twice behind in the score, and only due to an excellent ending of the third period was able to deal with the opponent within 60 minutes.
It should be noted that the club still has problems with creating and converting chances, so in most previous cases it was left with no more than one or two goals scored. But Winnipeg does not slow down in the 5x4 and 5x3 formats and ranks third in the league in this indicator, currently having 29.3% of the extra man conversion rate.
Disqualifications and injuries
Ehlers and Samberg will not play in the match due to injuries.
Interesting trends for betting
- Winnipeg has a 33-22 lead in goals scored and allowed in the second period.
The Jets are great at the second period and often take it over
- The Jets are averaging 8.39 penalty minutes per game.
The team is statistically removed at least four times per game
Columbus Blue Jackets
USACurrent form
Columbus is unlikely to have any serious hopes this season. The team is currently outside the playoff zone and occupies 13th place in the Eastern Conference, with 25 points. It could end up on the last line of the standings at any moment, since the level of competition in the East is very high, so it is not recommended to lose points often. However, the club has not been playing well lately, which is why it is currently on a three-game losing streak.
The "uniforms" after a successful match against "Chicago" (6:3) lost to "Calgary" (0:3), "Edmonton" (3:6) and also failed to cope with "Vancouver" (2:5), having conceded 14 goals in three matches. This is not particularly surprising, because Dean Evason team has always had many difficulties with defense. Incidentally, today the club is one of the most conceding in its conference and usually allows its opponent to score at least four times on the road.
Overall, Columbus' away game is not going well, as it has only managed to win three regular time victories in 14 games played. The team worst performance can safely be called the second period, in which it has a 27:40 ratio of goals scored and goals conceded and almost always allows its opponent to score.
Disqualifications and injuries
Gudbransson, Jenner, Chinakhov, Provorov will not take part in the upcoming fight.
Interesting trends for betting
- Columbus averages 31 shots on goal
The team demonstrates good shooting activity and often threatens the opponent goal
- Columbus has a 16.4% power play percentage.
Today, the club ranks 28th in the league in this indicator.
Trends
Bet 1st period: total under 1.5 goals
In three out of four matches between the teams, the first period was unscoring
1.65Bet 3rd period: guests will score
In three out of five games, the visitors scored goals in the third period.
1.51Tip and bets
Winnipeg is certainly superior to its opponent in class and should earn points in this match. However, the hosts have not been doing well lately, and even in matches with outsiders they have had many problems. As a rule, the Jets either lost in regulation time or achieved success with a minimal difference in the score. Columbus is no longer such a convenient opponent for the Air Army this season as it was last year, so after the defeat in the last match it should have drawn the right conclusions. It is quite possible that this time the guests will be able to cling to at least one point.
Prediction - Columbus win with Asian handicap (+1) on goals for 1.77
Bet on individual total
Winnipeg has conceded a lot in previous meetings and usually allowed its opponents to score at least two or three times. Columbus relies solely on its attack and neglects defense in order to score as many as possible. By the way, in five previous meetings out of seven, the “uniforms” scored at least three goals. Plus, the hosts have had difficulties playing in the minority lately, so it makes sense to bet on the individual total.
We take the individual total of "Columbus" over 2.5 goals for 1.85
Total Bet
Previous matches between the teams were productive and spectacular. Columbus is used to playing on opposite courses and tries to play open hockey with any opponent. Moreover, Winnipeg has missed a lot in recent matches, but at the same time, Evason team will remain with a minimum number of goals conceded. Most likely, the teams will easily "break" the total.
We bet on total over 5.5 goals for 1.57
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