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Vegas vs. Islanders: NHL Match Prediction
Vegas will hold another match in the regular NHL championship on January 10. The team will host the Islanders, who have not been doing very well lately. Our experts will tell you about the current form of the clubs, and will also help you highlight the best bets in the betting tip
Command Analysis
Vegas Golden Knights
USACurrent form
Vegas continues to be in great shape, beating all opponents on its way. The team's unexpected defeat to Montreal (2:3) and the interrupted winning streak of six games did not affect the morale of the club in any way, and in the next match the Golden Knights completely rehabilitated themselves before the fans, defeating Philadelphia with a score of 5:2. The team allowed the opponent to earn an advantage in the starting segment, and in the second period scored three unanswered goals. It is difficult to even single out any of the players, since many distinguished themselves with effective actions.
Continuing to play at home, the Knights met with Buffalo and played even more reliably in defense, which allowed them to win another confident victory with a difference of two goals (3:1). The first star was forward Eichel, who scored a goal and gave an assist. It is impossible not to note the efforts of goalie Hill, who reflected 96% of the shots, which did not allow the Sabres to cling to a comeback. Vegas earned its third victory in a row already on the road, where they left no chance for the obvious outsider in the person of San Jose (4:2). Indeed, the club has been consistently earning points for a very long time, thanks to which it was able to overtake Winnipeg and take the lead in the Western Conference table, and at the moment the team has 59 points.
Disqualifications and injuries
Vegas has no serious problems with its roster. Only Barbashev and Lehner are in the infirmary.
Interesting trends for betting
- Vegas averages 3.6 goals per game
The club continues to be one of the most productive in the league.
- On average, the Golden Knights receive 5.5 penalty minutes per game.
It is also worth noting the excellent discipline of the team, which allows it to remain at full strength throughout almost the entire match.
New York Islanders
USACurrent form
The Islanders cannot boast of the same success. After a successful home series and a confident victory over Pittsburgh (6:3), the team continued to lose points. The Islanders played away in the return match with the Penguins, where they were unable to show the same offensive performance, losing with a score of 2:3, and both goals were scored just eight minutes before the final whistle. Despite the defeat, it is worth praising goalie Hogberg, thanks to whom it was possible to avoid a rout, since the defensive line allowed the Penguins to create a huge number of dangerous moments in their zone.
Roy's team then went to visit Toronto, where they scored only one goal, which ultimately led to another defeat (1:3). Returning to their home arena, the team played even more actively in attack and was able to make 33 shots at the Maple Leafs' goal, but only one of them hit the target, which is why they were unable to take revenge and the match ended with a score of 1:2. The club was able to fully demonstrate its attacking potential only on the road to Boston, where they were still able to snatch a victory in overtime (5:4). The most productive was defenseman Pulock, who scored a goal and gave two assists. It is impossible not to mention forward Lee, who scored twice. As you can see, things are not going well for the Islanders this season. At the moment, the team is only in the penultimate line in the Eastern Conference standings, having only 37 points.
Disqualifications and injuries
The Islanders don't have any serious problems with their roster. Only Reilly is in the infirmary, and Fasching is still questionable.
Interesting trends for betting
- The Islanders are averaging 2.7 goals per game.
The club's main problem remains its very low attacking performance
- The Islanders receive 5.5 penalty minutes per game.
But the team can boast of excellent discipline.
Trends
Goal in each period bet - no
In four of the six head-to-head games, the teams failed to score a goal in each period.
2.49Bet 2nd period: total over 1.5 goals
In three of the four head-to-head matches, the teams scored more than one goal in the second period.
1.50Tip and bets
Vegas has a great opportunity to continue its winning streak. The team will be playing at home, and is also in great shape, unlike the Islanders. Indeed, the Islanders have been struggling to earn points throughout the regular season, and have been performing worst on the road. So we see no reason to take risks, and suggest making a confident bet in favor of the clear favorite.
Our prediction is Vegas win at 1.97
Bet on total
One of the main reasons for the Islanders' losses is their very weak attacking play. The team rarely shows its full attacking potential. Vegas, in turn, is distinguished by a very reliable defensive play, which means that you should not expect a large number of goals scored.
Betting Tip - total under six goals for 1.77
Bet on the outcome of the first period
Vegas consistently starts games with serious pressure on their opponents. The team is in great shape, and the home advantage will help the Golden Knights to regain the advantage already at the end of the opening period.
Prediction - Vegas win in the first period with a handicap (0) for 1.60
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