LiontipsIslanders v Rangers. Predictions & Betting Tips for NHL
Command Analysis
Islanders are on the second line of the standings and have 60 points in the asset. The team has been showing consistent results this season but has recently been unable to achieve a winning streak. Let us remind you that the Islanders twice lost away to Boston with a score of 1:4 and 0:3, and then later at home in a very difficult struggle they have earned a victory over Philadelphia in overtime - 1:0.
Ilya Sorokin brilliantly performed that day and saved 30 shots. In general, Barry Trotz's men show good results at home and have only lost two games in regulation time.
Rangers are currently occupying the fifth position in the Eastern Division, and they are busy trying to get their spot in the playoffs. The team seized their chance to earn easy points and won four matches against New Jersey. It is fair to say that in none of the games the Cops experienced any problems, and in each case, they scored at least two more goals than their counterparts. But David Quinn's charges are not so confident with the leaders of the Division. Mostly Rangers rely on their leaders and strikers, but their tactics and team play often are subpar.
Trends
Ставка1st period: total under 1.5
In two out of three matches between the teams, less than two goals were scored in the 1st period.
Ставка2nd period: neither to score
In four meetings out of five, one of the clubs has not scored in the second period.
Tip and bets
We think that Islanders, thanks to their well-structured play, will be able to defeat Rangers in the upcoming derby. Plus, the Cops are used to playing offensive, with their last four games played against a weaker New Jersey team. Plus we should remind you that Islanders have already beaten Quinn's squad at home.
Our prediction is Islanders to win.
Islanders are forcing Rangers to play carefully, and the Cops often fail to open up Islanders' defenses more than twice. Most likely, the upcoming game between these two clubs will not have a big number of goals.
Second wager - total under 5.5
