LiontipsFlorida vs Tampa. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (May 16, 2021).
Command Analysis
Florida are having one of their best seasons in recent years and are aiming to advance to the next round. According to the results of the regular season, the team was on the second line of the standings and only one point behind Carolina. The Panthers finished the regular season with a series of six victories.
In the previous two games, they had a rehearsal of the playoffs against Tampa. In both cases, Joel Quenneville's charges confidently beat the opponent, with scores of 5: 1 and 4: 0. It is worth mentioning that Florida use of their chances well and score on average at least three goals.
Tampa Bay have been very inconsistent this season and struggling to build a long winning streak lately. The Lightning were forced to play without their key forward, Nikita Kucherov, but, apparently, the striker will come back in the upcoming game.
The Russian will certainly strengthen the attack, but it is not yet clear in what form he will be. We emphasize that away John Cooper's squad does not look as strong as at home, and generally play worse on the defensive, conceding about three goals on average. Even Vasilevsky's efforts are often not enough to stop the opponents' attack.
Trends
Ставка1st Period: Total Under 1.5
In the previous two games between the clubs, less than two goals were scored in the first period.
СтавкаFlorida IT over 2.5
Florida have scored more than two goals in three straight games against Tampa.
Tip and bets
Florida are looking great this season and have beaten Tampa very confidently in their last two games, which happened very recently. The Panthers were faster and more interesting on the offensive than the Lightning. We think that the hosts are the favorites and propose to bet on their victory.
Our prediction - Florida to win.
Tampa have recently lost twice, and they will try to be more careful and play as efficiently as possible in defense. Considering that the previous head-to-head games had less than six goals scored, we suggest betting on total under.
Second wager - total under 5.5 goals.
