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Washington Capitals - Montreal Canadiens: NHL match betting tip
Washington will show off relations with Montreal at the home arena on April 24. The capitals are not without problems, but they still succeeded in the opening match against the Canadians, so they will feel more confident in the replay. However, the guests are unlikely to give up, because during the season they caused trouble to the owners of the site. What should I bet on? You will learn about this from our betting tip
Command Analysis
Washington Capitals
USACurrent form
Washington looked great throughout the season and produced excellent results, thanks to which it easily gained a foothold in the leading position of the Eastern Conference and qualified for the playoffs from the first place. It should be noted that the team often showed a bright game and in most cases was highly productive, therefore, it should be one of the most scoring teams in the playoffs.
It should be noted that in the first match with Montreal, the capitals also acted from a position of strength and created a lot of dangerous moments at someone else's goal. However, having a two-goal advantage, they could not manage it properly and failed the third twenty minutes, during which they allowed their opponent to score twice and even the score. Fortunately, the Capitals did put the squeeze on their opponent in extra time, and Alexander Ovechkin scored a double.
In general, Lice always counts on open hockey, so it's not surprising that many matches with his participation turn out to be spectacular, but sometimes it lets him down, because the Capitals' defense is by no means perfect.
Disqualifications and injuries
Backstrom, Fehervari, Milano, Oshie, Protas will not play in the upcoming meeting due to injuries.
Interesting betting trends
- According to statistics, Washington holds 19 power moves per match.
- On average, the Capitals receive 9.16 minutes of penalty time per game.
Montreal Canadiens
CanadaCurrent form
Montreal has improved tremendously in the second half of the season. The team began to look much better than at the start of the championship and had a long winning streak. Thanks to this, she significantly improved her position in the standings and found herself in the playoff zone, although initially almost no one had faith in such a scenario.
It should be noted that the tricolours have tightened up their defensive game and often began to manage with less than three missed goals. Besides that, they're still making good use of their moments. In the first match against Washington, the Canadians also tried to be extremely active in the other side's zone and scored a total of 35 shots on the opponent's goal, and also managed to make one attempt for the majority of four.
There was also a goal from one of the club's main leaders this season, Nick Suzuki, who scored 89 points in the goal+pass system during the entire regular season. As a rule, Martin San-Louis's team relies most of all on the third game period, in which it significantly adds and often succeeds in it.
Disqualifications and injuries
Dakh and Price will not help their team in the upcoming match.
Interesting betting trends
- According to statistics, Montreal makes 25 shots on target
- On average, tricolor players perform 24 power moves per match.
Trends
Bet 1st period: total less than 1.5 pucks
In three out of four matches between the clubs, the first period was inconclusive.
1.90The 3rd periodbet: the guests will score
In the last three matches, the Canadians scored goals in the third period.
1.60Tip and bets
We think that Montreal will cause Washington a lot of problems again in the upcoming match. Already in the first match, the Canadians showed their serious attitude towards the series and looked no worse than their counterpart, thanks to which they brought the matter to overtime. The Capitals may be let down by their uncertain defensive play in this confrontation. We think that if the guests make good use of their moments, they will not concede again within the regular time.
Prediction - Montreal won't lose in 1.95
Betting on an individual total
Washington concedes quite a lot in duels with similar opponents and, as a rule, allows them to distinguish themselves three times. The tricolours have significantly improved their performance recently and in many cases featured three or more dropped goals. It is likely that this time the guests will score at least three times.
We bet on Montreal's individual total of more than 2.5 goals for 1.90
Bet on the total total
We expect to see at least six goals scored in this match. As we noted above, Washington always counts on open hockey and does not abandon its style of play, even in the playoffs. Montreal is ready to respond to its counterpart in the same way. There is a high probability that this time the teams will play without the middle zone and will delight the fans with a large number of goals.
We take a total of more than 5.5 goals for 1.90
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