LiontipsRangers vs Islanders. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (April 30, 2021).
Command Analysis
Rangers are currently in the fifth position in the standings and under no circumstances can they lose points if they want to keep the chances of getting into the playoffs. Let's note that in the last nine games the team suffered only two defeats, but at the same time, they only had to play against outsiders.
For example, in the two previous matches, the Cops defeated Buffalo twice (6:3 and 3:1). In general, at home, this season David Quinn's players look pretty good. They managed to win 14 games out of 25, losing only eight in regulation time.
Islanders, unlike their rivals, are now fighting to keep the third line of the Eastern Division. So far they have 63 points in their asset, but Boston has already got very close. Islanders are in bad form right now, having lost five out of seven games.
Moreover, they are on a streak of three defeats. Barry Trotz's squad lost all three games to Washington (0:1 B, 3:6 and 0:1). In two games out of three, the team couldn't even score a single goal. In general, Trotz's defensive style this season lets the team down too often.
Trends
Ставка1st period: total under 1.5
In three head-to-head games out of four, less than two goals were scored in the first period.
Ставка2nd period: Rangers to score
In their last three games against the Islanders, the Cops have scored in the second period.
Tip and bets
Obviously, Rangers are currently in much better form than Islanders. In addition, Islanders played three matches in a row against the same opponent, so they might struggle to quickly adjust. This season, the Cops have already beaten Trotz's squad and know perfectly well how to play against them.
Our first prediction is Rangers to win.
Almost all previous matches between the teams were not exciting in terms of goals. Considering that Islanders have not been scoring a lot lately, we suggest betting on total under.
Second wager - total under 5.5 goals.
