LiontipsTampa Bay v Carolina. Predictions & Betting Tips for NHL
Command Analysis
Tampa are on a streak of home games, which started with a tough win over Florida (3-2 OT). It is worth mentioning that the goalkeeper Vasilevskiy had a hell of a game, not only stopping 36 shots out of 38 but also giving an assist. In the return match against Panthers, Lightning lost (3:5). This time it was not possible to stop the opponent's pressure, and that led to a bitter loss.
Lightning played their third home game against Carolina. Tampa were leading the score for almost the entire game, but could not keep their advantage, giving the opponent a chance to equalize. Still, in overtime, Lightning were stronger (3:2 OT).
Carolina had a long home streak of eight matches. The team only lost to Dallas (2:3), and also unexpectedly suffered two defeats in a row from Detroit (4: 5 B and 1:3). In all other matches, they had no problems, Hurricanes prevailed in regulation time over Florida (3:0 and 5:2), and Nashville (4:1 and 3:1).
After that, Hurricanes still had to play away against Tampa. In general, the team showed a good game, but nevertheless, they were bit shy of used chances in attack, and they had to concede with a score of 2:3 in overtime.
Trends
СтавкаGoal in each period: yes
In three head-to-head matches in a row, the teams have scored in each period.
Ставка1st period: Tampa to win
In three out of four head-to-head games, Tampa won in the first period.
Tip and bets
As expected, Hurricanes were able to fight Tampa off, but yet they still lost. Carolina have every chance to take revenge on Lightning, as the team is in optimal shape and shows excellent results away.
Our prediction is Carolina to win with a handicap (0)
Although the teams show that they can score many goals, they rarely score more than six in head-to-head matches. In 12 games, only once the clubs were able to break through that total. So one shouldn't expect a barnburner and take a chance to bet on total under.
Our second wager would be total under 6 goals.
