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Seattle vs. Ottawa: NHL Match Prediction
Seattle will play at home again on December 18, where they will try to continue earning points. This time the team will meet Ottawa, which has gained excellent form and has not lost for three matches in a row. Which bets should you choose? You will find the answer in our forecast
Command Analysis
Seattle Kraken
USACurrent form
Seattle continues to play at home, where it has shown inconsistent results so far. In the first match, the team met with Florida and was one step away from defeating the clear favorite, but due to weak attack, it was unable to achieve success, suffering an offensive defeat in a shootout (1:2). Indeed, the attack line showed a very modest game, and in three periods it managed to make only 18 shots at the Panthers' goal, which was not enough.
The club managed to rehabilitate itself in front of the fans in the next match, defeating Boston with a score of 5:1, which was a big surprise. This time it is difficult to even single out any of the players, since many distinguished themselves with effective actions. However, the Krakens were unable to consolidate their success and suffered a collapse in the match with Tampa Bay (1:5). The defensive line could not cope with the powerful pressure of the Lightning, and goalie Grubauer showed his worst side, reflecting only 86% of the shots. Due to unstable results, the team cannot get closer to the playoff zone, the gap from which is currently four points.
Disqualifications and injuries
Seattle infirmary remains unchanged, with the team continuing to play without Eberle and Gourde.
Interesting trends for betting
- The Krakens average three goals per game.
The team has been showing decent attacking play this season and has often realized its full potential.
- Seattle averages 6.5 penalty minutes per game
The club is also known for its very disciplined play and rarely gets sent off.
Ottawa Senators
CanadaCurrent form
Ottawa has found excellent form and has been steadily earning points for three games in a row. The team successfully completed the home series, leaving no chance for Anaheim, defeating the Ducks with a score of 5:1. In particular, it is worth praising forward Bateson, who scored a hat trick and also gave an assist. Then the Senators went to visit the clear favorite in the person of Carolina, where according to all forecasts they should have lost to such a powerful opponent, but goalie Ullmark showed a great game, reflecting all 32 shots, which allowed them to win a dry victory (3:0).
Returning to their home arena, the Senators faced Pittsburgh and had a one-goal advantage for almost the entire match, but still allowed the Penguins to tie the score at the end. It went to overtime, where they managed to snatch their third victory in a row with a score of 3:2. Ullmark showed himself once again, not allowing the opponent to realize their powerful attacking potential. Thanks to the points they earned, the club was finally able to rise to the playoff zone, but for now its position is very shaky, since their closest competitor has a similar number of points.
Disqualifications and injuries
Ottawa doesn't have any serious problems with its roster. It worth noting, however, that Forsberg and Zub have still not recovered from their injuries.
Interesting trends for betting
- Ottawa averages 2.5 goals per game
The team has been experiencing problems with scoring throughout the season.
- The Senators converted 26.5 percent of their power play attempts.
It is worth noting the excellent implementation of numerical superiority.
Trends
Bet First Goal: Ottawa
In three of the four head-to-head games, Ottawa has opened the scoring
1.86Goal in each period bet - yes
In four of the five head-to-head matches, the teams scored a goal in each period.
1.49Tip and bets
Ottawa caught Seattle not in the best shape, which they will try to take advantage of in the upcoming match. The Senators themselves have picked up a great pace and are clearly not going to stop. The team needs to continue to earn points consistently if it wants to strengthen its position in the playoff zone, since any defeat could once again throw the club back five lines in the Eastern Conference standings. Indeed, lately even home walls have not always helped the Krakens achieve success, so we suggest betting in favor of the guests, but for additional insurance it is better to take their zero handicap.
Our prediction is Ottawa win with a handicap of (0) at 1.82
Bet on total
Matches involving Seattle are consistently productive. The team is not known for its reliable defense and tries to compensate for this deficiency by being active in attack. So there is an excellent opportunity to choose total over as a second bet.
Forecast - total over 5.5 goals for 1.91
Bet on the outcome of the first period
Ottawa first period is far from being the best. Seattle, with its home advantage, has every chance to create serious problems for Ottawa in the opening period.
Prediction - Seattle win in the first period with a handicap of (0) for 1.92
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