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Montreal vs. Winnipeg: NHL Match Prediction
Montreal will play at home again on January 29, where they will try to break their losing streak and make up for lost points to their fans. This time, the Canadians will meet Winnipeg, which is in great shape. Our experts have prepared a betting tip that will help you decide on your bets
Command Analysis
Montreal Canadiens
CanadaCurrent form
Montreal has completed a three-game home series that did not start in the best way. In the first match, the team met with Toronto and showed a terrible game in defense, allowing the opponent to create a huge number of dangerous moments in their zone and realize them, which ultimately led to a crushing defeat with a score of 3:7. Goalie Montembeault showed his worst side, reflecting only 81% of the shots. However, this was the end of the failures at home and the Canadians were able to fully rehabilitate themselves in front of the fans. First, the team met with the Rangers and with great difficulty snatched victory from them in overtime, tying the score in the last minutes of the match. It is difficult to even single out any of the players, since almost all of them distinguished themselves with effective actions. The Canadiens were able to consolidate their success in a match with another clear favorite, Tampa Bay, winning already in regular time (3:2). This time, Montembeault showed an excellent game, reflecting 94% of the shots, which did not allow the Lightning to cling to a comeback.
Then the St. Louis team went to visit a less serious competitor, Detroit, and this time they were unable to stop the onslaught of their competitor, suffering a 2:4 defeat. The defensive line showed its worst side, allowing its competitor to create a huge number of dangerous moments in its zone. Returning to the home arena, the club met with New Jersey and this time was very close to victory, but suffered an offensive defeat in overtime (3:4). They managed to cling to one point mainly due to the efforts of goalkeeper Dobes. It is also impossible not to mention striker Suzuki, who scored twice and gave an assist. Even due to its long rise, the club was unable to rise to the playoff zone and is currently in tenth place in the Eastern Conference table, with 53 points.
Disqualifications and injuries
Montreal infirmary remains unchanged. The team continues to play without Heinemann and Price.
Interesting trends for betting
- Montreal is allowing an average of 3.35 goals per game.
The Canadians' main problem remains their very weak defensive play.
- On average, the Canadiens receive 10 penalty minutes per game.
The team also does not have good discipline and constantly breaks the rules.
Winnipeg Jets
CanadaCurrent form
It might have seemed that Winnipeg was in a slump, as the team suffered two defeats in a row from obvious outsiders. In the first match, the team met with Calgary and was unable to show its full attacking potential, scoring only one goal and suffering a defeat with a score of 1:3. Out of 33 shots, only one hit the target. Then the team went to visit Utah, where they suffered a rout with a difference of three goals. This time, goalie Hellebuyck let them down, reflecting only 84% of the shots. Continuing to play on the road, the Jets were able to rehabilitate themselves in front of the fans and interrupted their losing streak, snatching a hard-fought victory from Colorado in overtime (3:2). The fighters were on their way to a confident victory in regular time, but allowed the opponent to tie the score in the third period and transfer the game to extra time.
Returning to the home arena, the team only consolidated the success of another victory. Winnipeg met Utah again and took revenge, defeating them with a difference of three goals (5:2). In particular, it is worth praising forwards Perfetti and Ehlers, who scored three goals each. The club won its third victory in a row in the match with Calgary, also leaving no chance for its competitor (5:2). Vilardi scored twice and gave two assists. Thanks to such successful performances, the Jets remain in first place in the Western Conference table, and have an advantage over their closest competitor by four points.
Disqualifications and injuries
Winnipeg only has Lowry in the infirmary. All other players are in action.
Interesting trends for betting
- Winnipeg averages 8.06 penalty minutes per game.
The Jets are not known for their good discipline and often break the rules.
- Winnipeg has a 46-30 goal-to-goal ratio in the first period.
The fighters show excellent play in the first period.
Trends
In Bet Goal in each period - yes
In four of the six head-to-head matches, the teams scored a goal in each period.
1.50Bet First Goal: Montreal
Montreal has opened the scoring in four of the six head-to-head games
2.09Tip and bets
Montreal is a clear underdog in the upcoming match. This time the team will play at home, but it will have to face the current leader of the Western Conference, who is also in great shape. So there is no point in believing in the success of the Canadiens. We believe that the Jets will once again show their full attacking potential without any problems and will not leave any chances for the underdog. So we suggest taking advantage of the fairly high odds and betting in favor of the guests.
Our prediction is Winnipeg to win in 2.07
Bet on total
Also, in the upcoming match, we can expect a large number of goals scored. Both teams have problems in defense, which is especially true for Montreal, which often allows its opponents to fully realize their attacking potential. So, as a second bet, we choose total over.
Betting Tip - total over 5.5 goals for 1.83
Bet on the outcome of the first period
In the first period, Montreal can still give a worthy rebuff to Winnipeg due to the home advantage. It will not be easy for the Jets to show their full potential from the very first minutes of the match, which the home team will try to take advantage of.
Prediction - Montreal won't lose in the first period at 1.50
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