LiontipsTampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers. Predictions and Betting Tips for NHL
Command Analysis
Tampa had an away streak of four matches, which began with a defeat to Columbus (2-4). The team allowed their opponent to create too many dangerous opportunities, and that led to the loss of points. In the second leg with the Blue Jackets, Lightning could avenge themselves with a score of 6:4. The best player was forward Gourd, who gave four assists.
Further, the team exchanged points with Nashville, first gaining the upper hand (3:0), and then suffering a crushing defeat (2:7). Goalkeeper McElhinney played awful, blocking 68% of the shots, which is critically low. At home, Lightning prevailed over Florida (3: 2 OT).
Florida continue their away streak, which in turn began with a string of three losses. Panthers were unable to beat Carolina twice (2:5 and 0:3) and also lost to Dallas (1:4). Such weak results, first of all, are associated with the shaky defense, because of which the opponents were allowed too many chances. Panthers were able to end their losing streak in the second leg against Stars, winning 3:2 in overtime. Goalkeeper Driedger performed well, saving 92% of the shots. Also Florida put up a fight against Tampa, but still lost in extra time.
Trends
СтавкаGoal in each period: yes
In three previous H2H games the teams have scored in each period.
СтавкаFlorida to score first
In two previous H2H games Florida scored first.
Tip and bets
Florida performed well in the first leg, but it won't be easy to show the same result now. Lightning coped with the setbacks they had and are now in optimal form. So in this fight, it is worth giving preference to Tampa again.
Our prediction isTampa to win at 2.03.
In head-to-head matches, the teams are constantly scoring many goals. Only in one head-to-head match out of five, the clubs have scored less than seven goals. So there is a great opportunity to bet on total over.
The second prediction - total over 5.5 goals at 1.78
