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Vegas vs. Anaheim: NHL Match Prediction
Vegas will try to continue its winning streak, which has already reached three matches, on December 24. The team will play at home, where it will meet Anaheim. Our experts, in turn, will tell you about the clubs' recent performances, and will also help you decide on bets
Command Analysis
Vegas Golden Knights
USACurrent form
Vegas successfully completed the away series, winning in regulation time against an opponent of its level in the person of Montreal (3:2). The team showed an excellent game in defense, and as a result, allowed the Wild to make only 22 shots on goal in three periods. In particular, it is worth praising forward Olofsson, who scored twice. Returning to the home arena, the Golden Knights were able to consolidate their success, confidently beating Vancouver with a score of 3:1. Once again, the team did not allow its competitor to realize itself in attack due to a very disciplined game in defense.
Continuing to play at home, the Knights met with Seattle and this time they showed their attacking potential, leaving no chance for the Krakens and defeating them with a score of 6:2. This time, the most productive player was forward Stone, who scored a goal and gave two assists. Vegas has been in excellent shape for a long time and consistently earns points, thanks to which the team rose to second place in the Western Conference table, and the gap from the leader is only two points.
Disqualifications and injuries
Vegas continues to have some minor roster issues. Hutton and Lehner are in the infirmary. Barbashev and Roy are also questionable.
Interesting trends for betting
- The Golden Knights are averaging 3.55 goals per game.
The team continues to show excellent attacking play.
- The Knights average 5.55 penalty minutes per game.
Vegas also has excellent discipline, which allows them to remain at full strength for almost the entire match.
Anaheim Ducks
USACurrent form
Anaheim recovered from the slump and began to earn points consistently again. The team broke its losing streak, which reached five games, playing away, where it snatched a victory in overtime with a score of 4:3 with great difficulty. Forward Killorn showed an excellent game, scoring twice and also giving an assist. Returning to the home arena, the Ducks fought with the clear favorite Winnipeg and were able to stop the opponent pressure, due to which they won their second victory in a row, but this time in regulation time (3:2). This time, Vatrano distinguished himself, also having three points.
As expected, the team was unable to consolidate its success. In the match with Colorado, there were problems in defense, which led to a defeat with a difference of two goals (2:4). This time, goalie Gibson did not show his best, reflecting only 86% of shots. It seemed that the Ducks would continue to lose points on the road, where they have been experiencing difficulties throughout the regular championship. But away to Utah, Cronin charges unexpectedly showed very productive hockey, which allowed them to snatch victory in a shootout (5:4).
Disqualifications and injuries
The Anaheim infirmary remains unchanged. The team continues to play without Susanek and Zegras.
Interesting trends for betting
- On average, Anaheim scores 2.4 goals per game.
The club main problem remains its terrible attacking play.
- The Ducks converted just 15% of their power play attempts.
Due to low activity in the opponent zone, the team also cannot take advantage of the numerical superiority.
Trends
Bet 3rd period: total over 1.5 goals
In five of the six head-to-head games, the teams scored more than one goal in the third period.
1.50Bet 2nd period: first goal Vegas
In four of the six head-to-head games, Vegas opened the scoring in the second period.
1.78Tip and bets
It is hard to believe that Anaheim will be able to show a decent game in the upcoming match and cling to points in a match with a clear favorite. Vegas continues to be in excellent shape and beats any opponents on its way. It is also impossible not to take into account the fact that the Knights will play at home, where with the support of fans they have even more chances for success. We believe that the home team will be able to take advantage of their superiority over the competitor and win a confident victory in regular time.
Our prediction is a Vegas victory with a handicap of (-1.5) goals at 1.83
Bet on total
The upcoming match promises to be productive, as Vegas will once again rely on the attacking line and is quite capable of showing its full potential, especially since Anaheim is not known for its reliable defense.
Forecast - total over 5.5 goals for 1.71
Bet on the outcome of the first period
Vegas, due to its significant superiority over Anaheim, will begin to create serious pressure on the Ducks from the first minutes of the match, thanks to which the club has an excellent chance to earn an advantage already in the starting segment.
Prediction - Vegas win in the first period for 2.10
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