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Boston — Minnesota: NHL match forecast
As part of the NHL championship, a duel between Boston and Minnesota will take place on February 5. The Bruins continue to show unstable results and have experienced a lot of difficulties lately, however, the Savages also came off a long winning streak and failed in the decisive confrontation. The previous meeting between the clubs, however, ended in favor of the guests. Is it worth betting on the success of the guests? You will learn about this from our forecast
Command Analysis
Boston Bruins
USACurrent form
Boston is experiencing a lot of problems this season and is completely unstable, which is why it cannot significantly improve its position in the table. Not so long ago, the team was completely outside the playoff zone and ended up on the ninth line of the Eastern Conference. This was due to the high density in the table, as the Bruins had previously been in sixth position. At the same time, they cannot give out a long winning streak in any way and continue to alternate successful fights with defeats.
Note that before that, the Bears had defeated Colorado (3:1), after which they lost to Buffalo (2:7) on the road, and lost to Winnipeg with a score of 2 on the home court.:6. Fortunately, after another major defeat, they nevertheless pulled themselves together and proved their superiority over the Rangers (6:3), while successfully playing offensively and making great use of most of their moments. In that confrontation, there was also a hat-trick performed by David Pastrniak, who remains the main scorer in the squad and has already earned a total of 65 points in the goal+pass system.
Joe Sacco's players usually perform much better on their ice than they do on the road, and up to this point he had only allowed himself to be beaten seven times during regular time. However, the Bruins still can't get their game right in the second twenty minutes and have a 46:58 ratio in terms of goals scored and missed, so playing on the far benches is very, very difficult for them.
Disqualifications and injuries
Callahan and Lindholm will not be able to attend the upcoming meeting.
Interesting betting trends
- According to statistics, Boston makes 27 shots on target per match.
The Bruins have been showing low shooting activity throughout the season.
- "Boston" has 75% neutralization of the majority of the opponent
The team plays mediocre in the minority and ranks 25th in the league according to this indicator.
Minnesota Wild
USACurrent form
Minnesota is in fifth place in the Western Conference and for a long period of time could not find its game, but in recent matches it tried to show its best side. We emphasize that the team experienced difficulties and often lost points, but after that it produced an excellent series of three victories, and only failed in the final meeting.
It should be noted that the "savages" dealt with Chicago (4:2), Toronto (3:1) and Montreal (4:0) on the road, but in the last confrontation they unexpectedly lost to Ottawa with a score of 0:6, while failing to score either We scored one goal, although we were very productive in previous meetings and used our chances well. The match with the Senators can be called one of the worst in the Wild's performance this season, as they scored only 16 shots on the opponent's goal and spent most of the time in their own zone, so they definitely did not play enough to win.
In general, Minnesota, oddly enough, performs stronger on the road than on its own ice, and has already managed to win 16 victories within 60 minutes. However, in most cases, it differs by no less than three or four goals per match. As a rule, the third game period is not the best for the club, because it concedes more in it than in the other periods, and has a ratio of 60:62 in scored and missed goals.
Disqualifications and injuries
Kaprizov, Johansson and Brodin will not be able to participate in the upcoming match due to injuries.
Interesting betting trends
- Minnesota gets an average of 7.98 minutes of penalty time per game.
The "savages" are usually eliminated at least four times per game and do not have perfect discipline.
- According to statistics, Minnesota makes 27 shots on target per game.
The Wild are characterized by a rather low throwing activity this season and often act as the second number.
Trends
Bet 1st period: total more than 1.5 pucks
In four out of five matches between the clubs, the first period turned out to be productive.
1.90The bet of the 2nd period: the victory of the guests
In two out of four meetings, the hosts lost in the second period.
2.90Tip and bets
We think that Minnesota has every chance of a favorable outcome in the upcoming match. The "Savages" have been showing decent results lately, and even despite the crushing defeat by Ottawa, they must pull themselves together and show everything they are capable of. Boston is experiencing a lot of difficulties this season when facing such opponents. Plus, most of the previous matches between the clubs ended in favor of the "savages", and they achieved victory in those matches within the regular time. Most likely, they will get two points this time too.
Prediction - Minnesota wins with a handicap (0) in 2.10
Betting on an individual total
In many previous matches, Minnesota was quite effective and dealt with the opponents' defense, scoring an average of at least three goals. Boston has not been playing a perfect defensive game lately and usually conceded three times. By the way, in the last four out of five meetings, the Wild had no problems sending three goals into the Bruins' net.
We're betting on Minnesota's individual total of more than 2.5 goals in 1.87
Bet on the total total
This match may well turn out to be spectacular and go with at least six goals scored. "Minnesota" faces problems in defense from time to time when playing on the road, but at the same time it scores a lot. "Boston", in general, has spent all recent fights on opposite courses and tried to score as many goals as possible, neglecting defensive actions. Based on this, we suggest betting more on the total.
We take a total of more than 5.5 pucks with a coefficient of 1.95
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