Betting tip: hockey double!
Linköping should have no chance here in Skellefteå. And at least two goals each should be provided in Örebro.
Match: Skellefteå vs Linköping + Örebro vs Frölunda
League / Competition: SHL
Our Pick: Skellefteå win regular time + over 4,5 goals in Örebro-Frölunda including overtime.
Odds: 2.06
Market: Other
Analyst Confidence: 5/5
Skellefteå come into this matchup in excellent form, having won four of their last five games. They have scored 44 goals in 12 SHL matches and have established themselves among the league’s strongest teams. Playing at home gives them another advantage against a Linköping side that has struggled defensively.
Linköping are coming off a heavy 8–2 defeat against Malmö, highlighting their defensive weaknesses. Skellefteå have also enjoyed success in recent head-to-head meetings, winning three of the four regular-season encounters last campaign.
With stronger recent form, a more productive offense and home-ice advantage, Skellefteå have a good opportunity to secure all three points within 60 minutes.
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Örebro and Frölunda have both been involved in high-scoring games recently, making the over 4,5 goals market an attractive option. Örebro have conceded 37 goals in 12 SHL matches, averaging more than three goals against per game. Their recent 6–4 defeat to Linköping highlights the defensive issues that could create opportunities for Frölunda.
Frölunda have been productive offensively, scoring 45 goals in 13 matches. Their recent 4–5 defeat to Rögle also showed how their games can produce plenty of goals. Previous meetings between these teams have featured close contests and high totals, including a 5–4 result in February.
With both teams capable of scoring multiple goals, five or more goals looks achievable. Including overtime and a possible shootout gives the selection additional time for the total to reach the required number.