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Pittsburgh - Boston: NHL match betting tip
On March 1, Pittsburgh will play at its home arena, where it will try to win for the second time in a row. This time, the team will face Boston, which has not been in the best shape for a long time. Our experts have prepared a betting tip that will help you determine the most optimal rates
Command Analysis
Pittsburgh Penguins
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Pittsburgh was in terrible shape for a long time and could not achieve success for four consecutive matches. In the first match, the team faced the Philadelphia Flyers and demonstrated an active style of play in attack, but despite the many chances created, they could not even the score and lost by a minimum margin of one goal — 2:3. There was not enough accuracy in completing attacks, although there were a lot of opportunities for a goal. After returning to the home arena, the Penguins faced the current leader of the Eastern Conference, Washington. As expected, it was difficult for the Penguins to withstand such a powerful opponent, and they suffered a crushing defeat with a score of 3:8. Both goalkeepers, Nedelkovic and Blomkvist, performed especially unconvincingly, missing 76% of shots, which was the main reason for such a disastrous performance.
Continuing to perform at the home arena, the team met with the Rangers and again failed due to goalkeeper Blomkvist's weak play (3:5). It seemed that at least in the return meeting with Philadelphia, the team would have a chance of success, but this time it ended in a five-goal defeat (1-6). After such performances, Pittsburgh's mood was clearly not the most rosy. Despite this, at the home arena, the club was still able to at least partially rehabilitate itself in the eyes of the fans and with great difficulty snatched Victoria from the Flyers in overtime (5:4). Striker Malkin showed a great game, scoring a double and giving two assists. With such defensive problems, the team definitely won't be able to even get close to the playoff zone. At the moment, she is on the penultimate line in the Eastern Conference table.
Disqualifications and injuries
Only Bunting remains in Pittsburgh's infirmary.
Interesting betting trends
- On average, Pittsburgh concedes 3.7 goals per game.
The Penguins have been playing terrible defense throughout the regular season.
- Pitts make 28 shots on target per match
The guests don't throw too much and spend more time in the defense zone.
Boston Bruins
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Boston's decline has already dragged on quite a bit, and the team's losing streak has reached five matches in a row. Nevertheless, in defense of the club, it is worth noting that in absolutely all matches they managed to impose a decent fight on their competitors, losing time after time with a difference of no more than one goal or in extra time. A series of failures began on a visit to the Rangers, where there were huge problems with creating dangerous moments in attack. In total, the bears made 17 shots at the cops' goal in three periods. Returning to the home arena, the team fought another very powerful opponent in the face of Vegas and also looked very modest in attack, which led to the second setback in a row (3:4). Next, Sacco's team had a great opportunity to rehabilitate themselves and win the match against a less serious opponent in Anaheim, but by the end of the third period, the Ducks had a one-goal advantage. The Bruins equalized the score two minutes before the final whistle, but eventually lost (2:3 OT).
By continuing to perform at home, the team was able to give a worthy rebuff to Toronto and was one step away from a long-awaited victory. However, in the third period, the opponent made a powerful comeback, scoring three goals and equalizing the score. As a result, the matter reached overtime, where they had to concede (4:5). Once again, the defensive line played unreliably, and goalkeeper Swayman showed his worst side, deflecting only 82% of shots. The fifth defeat in a row also happened at home, where Boston lost to the Islanders (1:2). Indeed, this season the club is far from the form due to which it confidently took the lead in the Eastern Conference table last year. At the moment, he is not even in the playoff zone, and the gap from the eighth position is four points.
Disqualifications and injuries
Frederik, Lindholm and McAvoy will not be able to participate in the upcoming meeting due to injuries.
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 a 75.5% neutralizing majority of the opponent
The team plays mediocre in the minority and ranks 25th in the league according to this indicator.
Trends
Bet The first goal: "Boston"
In five head-to-head matches in a row, Boston opened the scoring
1.90The goalratein each period is yes
In three face-to-face matches out of five, the teams scored a goal in each period.
1.50Tip and bets
In the upcoming match, the bookmakers do not single out a clear favorite and give the teams approximately equal odds to win. Indeed, both clubs are in a protracted recession, which makes it quite difficult to determine the winner. Still, if you look at the recent performances of the teams, it's safe to say that Boston looks much better, as it consistently rebuffed its competitors and was one step away from victory several times. But Pittsburgh suffered defeats because of its defensive problems, and it is unlikely that the Penguins will be able to establish a defensive game in such a short time. So let's choose the guests as the winners.
Our prediction is that Boston will win the match in 1.94 seconds.
Bet on the total
Also, in the upcoming match, it is quite possible to expect a large number of abandoned goals. Almost all matches involving Pittsburgh become productive, as the club has one of the weakest defensive lines in the league, and it tries to rectify the situation by implementing attacking chances.
Betting Tip - total more than 5.5 goals in 1.79
Betting on the outcome of the first period
Pittsburgh's first period was far from the most successful. The team has been experiencing difficulties since the start of the match and often allows its opponents to gain an advantage at the end of the opening period, which Boston will try to take advantage of.
Prediction - Boston wins in the first period with a handicap (0) in 1.85
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