LiontipsCarolina vs Nashville. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (May 18, 2021).
Command Analysis
Carolina had a home streak of five games, in which they only lost once to Chicago (1: 2 OT), which was the end of their winning streak. Then the team had to play away, where the Hurricanes unexpectedly were thrashed twice with scores of 1: 3 and 0: 5, respectively. Goaltender Mrazek had a terrible game and stoped only 81% of the shots. They also didn't use the scoring chances, which they had plenty.
But the lost points did not prevent the Hurricanes from finishing the regular season on the first line in the Central Division with 80 points.
Nashville were on the verge of missing out on the playoffs, but the team gained momentum and good form towards the end of the season and earned many points, unlike their main rival Dallas. This is what allowed the Predators to get a ticket to the playoffs.
Best of all, the Predators performed at home, where they twice defeated Carolina (3:1 and 5:0). Strikers Kunin and Duchene scored doubles. However, away the Preds are not so confident, and they earned only two victories in the last six games.
Trends
СтавкаGoal in each period - yes
In just one head-to-head game out of five, the teams didn't score in each period.
Ставка1st period: total under 1.5
In just one head-to-head game out of four, the clubs have scored more than one goal in the first period.
Tip and bets
Carolina have an excellent opportunity to take revenge on Nashville, as they are playing at home, where they show their best performance. Nashville have a smaller chance of winning, as they often lose points away. So in this fixture, it is better to bet on the Hurricanes.
Our prediction is Carolina to win.
In head-to-head games, the teams rarely show a productive game; for four head-to-head games, they cannot score more than five goals. It is also worth considering the importance of each conceded goal in the playoffs.
Our second prediction is total under 5.5 goals.
