LiontipsTampa vs Carolina. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL
Command Analysis
Tampa got off to a good start in the playoffs, and the team outplayed Florida in the first round, winning the series with a score of 4-2. Then the Lightning met with a much more serious opponent, Carolina.
John Cooper's players beat the Hurricanes in the first game 2-1. It is worth mentioning the great performance of the goalie Vasilevsky, who stopped 97% of the shots. In the return match, Tampa Bay scored their third win in a row, again with a minimal lead (2:1). The defense of the team was excellent, dealing with the opponent's pressure and preventing them from using their scoring chances.
In the first round of the playoffs, Carolina were the favourite, but they almost ended up losing the series to Nashville. The Hurricanes experienced some serious problems and managed to win only one game in regulation time. In overtime, though, they have shown great skills.
In the first games of the quarterfinals, the Hurricanes lost to the Lightning twice with the same score of 1:2. Carolina find themselves in a difficult position against, another defeat will give their opponent a serious advantage, which would be hard to win back. The main problem is that they create enough chances, but can't use them properly.
Trends
СтавкаGoal in each period - no
In three head-to-head games in a row, the teams didn't score in each period.
СтавкаTampa to score 1st
In four out of five head-to-head games, Tampa scored first.
Tip and bets
We can't say that Carolina look weaker than their opponent, just the Lightning have been a bit luckier with their attacking moments. But the Hurricanes will have to play away, and they have been showing terrible performance away throughout the season. So we suggest betting on the favorite.
Our prediction - Tampa to win
In the head-to-head games, the teams do not always play the attacking style of hockey, sitting on the defensive and scoring few goals. Only in one game out of seven, the teams score more than five goals. So we suggest betting on total under five goals.
Second prediction -total under 5.5
