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Chicago vs. Montreal: NHL Match Prediction
On January 4, Chicago will once again try to break its losing streak, which has reached five matches. This time, the team will meet Montreal, which has gained excellent form and consistently beats any opponents on its way. Which bets should you choose? You will find the answer in our forecast
Command Analysis
Chicago Blackhawks
USACurrent form
Chicago is going through a tough period: the losing streak has already reached five games. After unsuccessful away games, including a 4-6 defeat to Calgary, where the problems in defense were especially noticeable, and a game with Minnesota (3-4), where the team lost by a minimal margin, the Hawks suffered a rout from Buffalo with a score of 2-6. In this game, goalie Mrazek, who stopped only 82% of shots, was replaced already at the beginning of the second period due to four goals allowed in the first.
Home games were also unsuccessful for the team. In the match with Dallas, despite the fact that the opponent defense allowed the Stars to create dangerous moments near their goal, Chicago attacking actions could not compensate for these mistakes. Over three periods, the team made only 25 shots at the opponent goal. A similar situation was repeated in the match with St. Louis, in which they had to suffer another defeat with a score of 2:6. These results left Chicago in the last place in the Western Conference standings, confirming the status of the main disappointment of the season.
Disqualifications and injuries
What notable is that Chicago is playing with almost its full roster. Brossoit and Murphy are in the infirmary.
Interesting trends for betting
- On average, Chicago scores 2.6 goals per game.
The club poor performance remains its main problem.
- The Hawks average seven penalty minutes per game.
But the team is distinguished by good discipline and rarely breaks the rules.
Montreal Canadiens
CanadaCurrent form
The team has three convincing victories so far. In the first match, Montreal met with Florida and left the opponent no chance, defeating them with a score of 4:0. Goalie Dobesh showed an outstanding game, reflecting 34 shots and making his first shutout in his career. Then the team went to visit another strong opponent, Tampa Bay, and demonstrated even more productive hockey, winning the second confident victory with a score of 5:2. It is difficult to single out any one player, since everyone made a significant contribution to the team success. It seemed that the Canadians would definitely not be able to cope with Vegas, but this time the club showed itself in all its glory, snatching a victory in regular time (3:2).
It was hard to believe that Montreal would be able to transform itself so much and consistently beat both equal opponents and clear favorites. At the beginning of the season, the team had serious difficulties in scoring points, mainly due to frequent mistakes in defense. However, recently, the Canadiens compensated for these problems with high offensive efficiency and rose from the last place in the Eastern Conference. If the club continues to play in the same spirit, it can get into the playoff zone, lagging behind it by only five points.
Disqualifications and injuries
Montreal infirmary remains unchanged. Only Price will not play in the upcoming match.
Interesting trends for betting
- Montreal is allowing an average of 3.5 goals per game.
The Canadian team has been experiencing serious difficulties in defense throughout the season.
- The Canadiens average ten penalty minutes per game.
It is also worth noting that discipline in the club leaves much to be desired, which often leads to the removal of players.
Trends
Bet First Goal: Montreal
Montreal has opened the scoring in three of the four head-to-head games
2.30Bet 2nd period: total over 1.5 goals
In four of the five head-to-head matches, the teams scored more than one goal in the second period.
1.53Tip and bets
Montreal has a great opportunity to continue its winning streak, as it will face a clear underdog in the face of Chicago in the upcoming match. Indeed, the Hawks are in terrible shape and are not capable of giving a worthy rebuff even to opponents of their level. The Canadiens are currently in their best condition since the very start of the season, which means it is better not to take risks and bet in their favor.
Our prediction is Montreal victory in the match for 1.80
Bet on total
Also, in the upcoming match, it is quite possible to expect a large number of goals scored. Chicago has recently been experiencing serious problems in defense and often allows its opponents to realize themselves in attack, which Montreal can easily take advantage of.
Forecast - total under six goals for 1.72
Bet on the outcome of the first period
Montreal, thanks to its great form, will create serious pressure on Chicago from the first minutes of the match, which will ultimately allow the Canadians to earn an advantage at the end of the opening period.
Prediction - Montreal wins in the first period with a handicap of (0) for 1.75
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