LiontipsCarolina vs Chicago. Predictions and Betting Tips for NHL
Command Analysis
Carolina is currently on top of the Central division with 75 points. Team is on a three-game winning streak after victories over Dallas (5:1), Detroit (3:1) and Columbus (2:1 OT), though in the last fixture they had a tough time against underdog.
We should say that three next games will be at home against Chicago, so Rod Brind'Amour's team will have a great chance to secure their first spot. At their home Hurricanes lost only three home games without overtime and averaging only two conceded goals per game.
Chicago is currently on the sixth spot and almost lost any chance to get to the play-offs this season. This is a rocky season for the team, they were alternating great matches with disappointing losses. Blackhawks are currently on a four-game losing streak, by the way.
Blackhawks went down to Nashville (1:3), Tampa (4:7) and twice to Florida (3:4 OT and 4:5 respectively) at home. On away games Colliton's team is performing even less successful - they won only five away games out of 25 without overtime.
Trends
СтавкаFirst period: total under 1.5
In three matches between these two teams less than two goals were scored
СтавкаSecond period: Carolina to score
In nine out of their last ten games Carolina scored in the second period
Tip and bets
Carolina is in great form and extended their winning streak to three games, Chicago, on the other hand, lost four consecutive fixtures. It's hard to believe in Blackhawks to win this game, even in the most recent head-to-head games Hurricanes were mostly on the winning side.
Our prediction - Carolina to win.
Hurricanes are scoring many goals at home, while Chicago concedes as much. It won't be a surprise if Carolina will score four goals against the Blackhawks.
Our bet is on Carolina's individual total over 3.5 goals
