LiontipsFlorida v Columbus. Predictions & Betting Tips for NHL
Command Analysis
Florida had a lengthy six-game away streak in which they did not perform so well. The team won only two games against Dallas (3:2 OT) and Columbus (5:3). They have also snatched one point, losing in overtime to Lightning in their first match (2:3 OT). In all other games, Panthers were defeated in regulation time.
Returning to their home arena, Panthers defeated Columbus (4:2). The goalkeeper Bobrovsky had a very good game, saving 34 out of 36 shots. We can definitely say that Florida looks much more confident at home, and right now they are on a six-wins streak.
Columbus continue to be in terrible ford, which is why they keep losing points in almost every game. The losing streak have reached six matches again, and Blue Jackets only managed to earn just one point, losing to Chicago in overtime (3:4 OT). Blue Jackets have been on the down-roll for so long, that they have only managed two wins out of fifteen games, both over Tampa.
Due to the huge number of lost points, Blue Jackets have dropped to the bottom line of the Central Division for the first time this season, with 39 points, the same as Detroit. The main problem of Columbus is their weakness in defense, which is why the team loses so frequently.
Trends
СтавкаFlorida to score first
In three H2H games, Florida have scored first.
СтавкаGoal in each period: no
In three out of four H2H games, the teams did not score in each period.
Tip and bets
Florida is the undisputed favorite in this game. Panthers have returned to their home arena, where they show excellent results. In the second stand-off, it is worth putting the hope again in the victory of Panthers, given the terrible form of the guests.
Our prediction is Florida to win.
Although the teams do not always score many goals, it is still too risky to bet on total under, as Columbus often have serious problems in their defense. So it's better to opt for high-scoring performance.
Second wager - total over 5.5 goals
