LiontipsCarolina vs Tampa. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL
Command Analysis
Carolina lost at home in two starting games against Tampa with the same score - 1:2. After that, the Hurricanes celebrated an away success in overtime (3:2). it is very hard to play away in the playoffs, and the tension grows with each game.
In the fourth match against the Lightning, the Hurricanes controlled the game and were leading 4:2. But they played extremely poorly at the end of the second period, conceding three goals in a row, and eventually lost 4:6. It was surprising that Rod BrindAmour decided to play openly against an opponent like Tampa, and the Lightning punished Carolina immediately.
Tampa haven't lost in more than one game in a row during this year's playoffs. Moreover, the Lightning lost in regulation only one. The players have a lot of experience in the Stanley Cup, and they are very confident in important games.
We can't believe that John Cooper's team will throw away the series having such an advantage. Nikita Kucherov, who scored a total of 17 goals and assists, is giving a great performance and is currently the main assistant in his team. Surely the Lightning will try to finish the series now to fully recover before the start of the next round.
Trends
Ставка1st Period: Total Under 1.5
In the last five games between the teams, less than two goals were scored in the first period.
Ставка2nd Period: Tampa Bay To Score
In the previous five head-to-head games, the Lightning scored in the second period.
Tip and bets
Tampa Bay are on a good run after the victory in the previous game, but for Carolina, the situation is pretty much the opposite. The Hurricanes were leading with a score of 4:2, but lost in regulation, allowing the opponent to get a comfortable advantage. We think that psychologically Tampa have an advantage too, they are not under pressure and it should be easy for them to control the game.
Our prediction - Tampa to win with Asian handicap (0)
After the multiple goals scored in the previous game, the teams will try to play more carefully in their own zone. Before that, the head-to-head games were not very productive, and for the second wager, we suggest betting on a total under 5.5 goals
