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Ottawa vs. Washington: NHL Match Prediction
On January 31, there will be a duel between Ottawa and Washington, for which we will try to present an accurate betting tip. The Senators are approaching this confrontation in good shape and are in a good mood after two victories in a row. However, the capital team has shown strong results this season and has also looked great lately. Will the Canadians be able to fight for points this time? What bet should be made on this event? Find out more below
Command Analysis
Ottawa Senators
CanadaCurrent form
Ottawa is closer to the playoffs than ever before this season. It may well strengthen its position in the near future if it manages to avoid long losing streaks. It should be noted that not long ago it reached sixth place in the Eastern Conference and earned a total of 56 points. This happened because it has been showing its best side lately and has often achieved success in meetings with serious opponents. Of course, the Canadians had two unsuccessful away games in a row, but they were still able to break the unpleasant streak.
Let us recall that after losses to the Rangers (0:5) and Boston (0:2), they were able to pull themselves together and upon returning to home ice, they proved their superiority over Toronto (2:1), and then they dealt with Utah with class, with a score of 3:1. At the same time, in both home matches, the Senators demonstrated a decent game in defense and in each case managed to miss one goal.
In general, Ottawa plays much better at home than on the road, and up to this point has allowed itself to be dealt with in regulation time only seven times. As a rule, the team counts on the second period, in which it feels extremely comfortable and makes great use of the advantage of the far benches, thanks to which it has a 44:40 ratio in goals scored and goals conceded in this period.
Disqualifications and injuries
Cousins, Bernard-Docker, Gregor and Ullmark will be sidelined for the upcoming game due to injury.
Interesting trends for betting
- Ottawa gets 8.68 penalty minutes per game.
The Canadians have not been known for their discipline this season and are usually sent off at least four times per game.
- Ottawa has a 22.2% power play percentage
The Canadians have been making good use of the power play this season, ranking 13th in the league in that regard.
Washington Capitals
USACurrent form
Washington never ceases to amaze with its results and has become a real discovery of this season. The team did not start it so successfully, but gradually gained momentum and has already confidently secured the first position in the Eastern Conference. It managed to earn 73 points and is ahead of its closest pursuer, Carolina, by seven points, so it can feel completely comfortable. At the same time, the capital team continues to show a powerful game and gets by with rare single defeats.
In seven previous meetings out of eight they also celebrated victory. Before that, the Capitals dealt with Edmonton (3:2) and Seattle (3:0) on the road, and after an unsuccessful match with Vancouver (1:2) they immediately pulled themselves together and proved their superiority over Calgary with a score of 3:1. In recent matches they have not distinguished themselves with some crazy efficiency, but in response they have conceded no more than one or two goals. It is impossible not to note the actions of the goalkeeper, Logan Thompson, who was at his best even in the last game and parried a total of 31 shots.
It is worth remembering that the Vshi attack is very strong this season, since even now the club is the most scoring in its conference and has scored 174 goals in all time. Spencer Carbery squad is playing its strongest in the final game period, during which it has a ratio of 59:30 in goals scored and goals conceded.
Disqualifications and injuries
Backstrom, Oshie and Milano will not be able to help their team in the upcoming confrontation.
Interesting trends for betting
- Washington averages 7.96 penalty minutes.
The team is usually sent off about four times per match.
- Washington has a 22.7% majority
The Capitals are good at using the power play and are working hard to improve it.
Trends
Bet 1st period: total under 1.5 goals
In four out of five matches involving visitors, the first period was unproductive
1.75Bet 3rd period: away team win
In three out of five games, Washington took the third period
2.60Tip and bets
Washington continues to be in excellent shape and manages only rare defeats. Ottawa has a very difficult time against such opponents, and in matches with the leaders, it often loses in regulation time, even when playing on its home ice. Of course, we expect a match of good teams, which will most likely be tense and end with a minimal advantage in the score. However, we think that the victory will still go to the Capitals, since they look strong in the current away series and are clearly not going to finish it half-heartedly.
Prediction - Washington win with handicap (0) for 1.90
Bet on individual total
Washington has been playing a great defensive game in the current series of away games and has managed to get by with a minimal number of goals conceded. Even in an unsuccessful match with Vancouver, the Capitals conceded only two goals, although they lost in regulation time. Ottawa usually cannot score a large number of goals in games with leaders. Plus, the hosts have scored less than three times in four out of five games.
We bet on Ottawa individual total under 2.5 goals with odds of 1.90
Total Bet
The matches between the clubs often end up being low-scoring, as they are intense. As a rule, a lot of time and attention is devoted to the power struggle, which is why the teams become less goal-oriented. The last five matches involving the Senators have had fewer than six goals scored. We think that similar results can be expected in the upcoming confrontation.
We take the total under 5.5 goals for 1.80
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