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Anaheim - Edmonton: forecast for the NHL match
On December 30, Anaheim will play at home again, where this time they will face the clear favorite, Edmonton. Our experts have prepared a forecast in which they will tell about the clubs’ recent performances, and also help to determine the bets
Command Analysis
Anaheim Ducks
USACurrent form
Anaheim continues to be in poor shape, losing points from match to match. The team did not finish the home series in the best way, losing to Colorado with a score of 2:4. Remarkably, the Ducks were even able to outshoot their opponent, but their execution left much to be desired. Goalkeeper Gibson also did not cope well with his task, reflecting only 86% of the shots. Then the team went to play on the road, where in the first match they snatched victory from Utah with great difficulty in a shootout (5:4). The Ducks were able to make a comeback just a few minutes before the final whistle, scoring two goals.
As expected, the club continued to show its worst side in matches with obvious favorites. In the away game against Vegas, it failed to show its attacking potential, which led to a 1:3 defeat. This time, Gibson played from the start of the match, but he got injured and was replaced by Dostal. Then Anaheim met with Philadelphia and also failed to impose a decent fight, losing by two goals (1:3). It is difficult to say when the team will come to its senses and start earning points consistently, but so far there are no prerequisites for this.
Disqualifications and injuries
Anaheim has added players to its infirmary. Gibson, Susanek and Zegras will definitely not be able to play in the upcoming match, and McGinn remains under question.
Interesting trends for betting
- On average, Anaheim scores 2.4 goals per game.
The club main problem remains their 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.
Edmonton Oilers
CanadaCurrent form
Edmonton has been in great shape for a long time and beats almost any opponent on its way. The team has completed a long home series of five games, in which it suffered only one defeat against Florida (5:6). This time, goalie Skinner showed his worst side, reflecting only 77% of shots. The offensive line tried its best to compensate for the lapses in defense, and in particular, it is worth noting McDavid, who scored a hat trick. It cannot be said that the Oilers won easy victories in all other games. In the games with Boston and San Jose, serious problems arose, but they still managed to snatch victories in overtime with the same score of 3:2.
True, in the first away game, the Oilers were unable to achieve success, suffering an offensive defeat from Los Angeles (3:4 OT). Once again, Skinner failed to cope with his main task, this time reflecting 86% of the shots. Due to the fact that the team has been in excellent shape for a long time, it was able to seriously strengthen its position in the playoff zone and currently occupies the fourth line in the Western Conference table, and the gap from the leader is only eight points.
Disqualifications and injuries
Edmonton has no problems with its roster. Only Kane is in the infirmary.
Interesting trends for betting
- The Oilers are averaging 3.3 goals per game.
Throughout the regular championship, the team has been distinguished by its very effective attacking play.
- The Oilers average 6.6 penalty minutes per game
It is also worth noting the excellent discipline of the club, which allows it to remain at full strength.
Trends
Bet First Goal: Edmonton
In four of the six head-to-head games, Edmonton has opened the scoring
1.57Goal in each period bet - yes
In five head-to-head games, the four teams scored a goal in every period.
1.45Tip and bets
It is hard to believe that Anaheim is capable of giving Edmonton a worthy rebuff in the upcoming match, even taking into account the home advantage. Indeed, the team does not always consistently earn points at home, and performs especially poorly in matches with favorites and rarely imposes a fight on them. It is also worth considering the fact that the Oilers are in excellent shape and have practically not lost points for a very long time. So there is no point in taking risks, but it is better to make a confident bet in favor of the guests.
Our prediction is Edmonton to win at 1.62
Bet on total
In the upcoming match, we can expect a large number of goals scored. Both teams cannot boast of a very reliable game in defense and mainly rely on the attacking line, which makes the matches productive.
Forecast - total over six goals for 1.80
Bet on the outcome of the first period
The Oilers, due to their significant superiority over their opponents, will create serious pressure on Anaheim from the very start of the match, and given the high efficiency of the Oilers, they have every chance to earn an advantage already at the end of the opening segment.
Prediction - Edmonton wins first period at 2.17
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