LiontipsFlorida vs Columbus. Predictions & Betting Tips for NHL (April 20, 2021).
Command Analysis
Florida occupies the second line in the standings and has 61 points. The team has recently been unable to reach a winning streak and is alternates between wins and losses. They have defeated Dallas (3:2 OT), then lost to Tampa (2:3 OT), but in the return match against Lightning, they prevailed (5:3).
Panthers usually deliver a good performance when they concede no more than two goals per game. We would like to emphasize that this season, Joel Quenneville's team shows good results at home, winning 14 meetings out of 21.
Columbus are seventh in the Central Division and at risk of falling to the last place, as they are now ahead of Detroit by only one point. At the moment, the team is on a string of five defeats. In the last two meetings on the road, Blue Jackets lost to «Dallas» (1:4 and 1: 5).
John Tortorella's squad have always been haunted by inability to use their chances and inconsistent performance, but now they also struggle in defense. On average, they concede more than three goals per game, and away they have only won five games in regulation time.
Trends
Ставка1st period: total under 1.5
In the last five games between the clubs, less than two goals were scored in the 1st period.
Ставка2nd period: Florida to score
In five straight games against Columbus, Florida have scored in the 2nd period.
Tip and bets
In our opinion, Florida are in better form than Columbus, who are on a losing streak. Panthers had a great performance in the return leg against Tampa and their confidence is high after this victory. In addition, in four previous matches against Blue Jackets, they have shown superior skills.
Our prediction is Florida to win at 1.73
Panthers love to score many goals at home, and Columbus have conceded at least four goals per game in almost all previous games. Most likely, the upcoming stand-off will turn out to be spectacular.
Bet on total over 5.5 goals at 1.92
