LiontipsTampa vs Islanders. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL
Command Analysis
Tampa have been showing excellent results throughout the season, and no opponent could fight them off. The Lightning managed to get to the semifinals, where they had to face the Islanders. Tampa started their semifinal campaign at home, where they were defeated 1:2.
Despite the result, the Lightning weren't weaker than their opponent from New York, it was an equal confrontation. But John Cooper's charges were a little less fortunate and couldn't use their chances. They managed to score just a minute before the end of the game.
After a poor start in the quarterfinal series against Boston, the Islanderswere able to pull themselves together, thanks to which they snatched the victory from the Bruins. The team prevailed in three matches in a row, beating the opponent in the series with a score of 4:2.
The confident game of the Islanders continued in the semifinal series against Tampa. New York beat the Lightning away without any problems (2:1). The excellent actions of goaltender Varlamov are worth praising: he saved 30 shots out of 31. Indeed, the Islanders are not afraid to play away, they lost only two away games out of seven.
Trends
СтавкаGoal in each period - no
In four head-to-head games in a row, the teams cannot score in each period.
Ставка1st period: total under 1.5
In just one head-to-head game out of four, the teams scored more than one goal in the first period.
Tip and bets
The Islanders have gained momentum and now seem unstoppable. Tampa were unable to cope with their opponents in the first game at home, although they were the favorites. Bookmakers once again believe the Lightning will be able to win over New York, but we believe the Islanders will beat the Lightning in the upcoming game.
Our prediction - Islanders to win with a handicap (0)
Usually, the teams do not score a lot in head-to-head games as they show an excellent game in defense. It is also worth mentioning the efforts of the goalkeepers, who do not allow to use dangerous moments in the attack. So it is better to bet on total under 5 goals
