LiontipsIslanders vs Tampa. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL
Command Analysis
The Islanders are known for their disciplined defensive play, which they have demonstrated throughout the season. Often they snatched victories because of the quality actions in their own zone. In the playoffs, the team managed to get a winning streak of four games, which includes a win over Tampa in the opening game of the series with a score of 2: 1.
However, in the previous game, the Islanders had a bad second period, during which they conceded two goals, and that eventually lead to a defeat - 2:4. Of course, it will be much easier for Barry Trotz's charges to play at home. During this Stanley Cup, they lost only one game at home in regulation time.
Tampa Bay have a lot of experience playing in the Stanley Cup and they are the reigning champions. They have every chance of repeating their success this season. The Lightning have suffered only four defeats in the current playoffs and have never lost in more than one game in a row.
Andrei Vasilevsky, who makes a large number of saves and often keeps the team in the game with his brilliant efforts, gained an excellent form. Oddly enough, the home and away performance of John Cooper's team is equally good. The Lightning won five games out of six and conceded no more than two goals per game on average.
Trends
Ставка1st Period: Total Under 1.5
In four out of five of Tampa's games, less than two goals were scored in the first period.
Ставка2nd Period: Tampa To Score
In three out of five games against the Islanders, Tampa have scored in the second period.
Tip and bets
Tampa have adjusted to their opponent in the previous game and won deservedly. If the Islanders concede more than two goals, it is difficult for them to keep control of the game. The Lightning look great away in this Stanley Cup and have only been defeated once. Based on this, we suggest betting on their victory.
Our prediction is Tampa to win
The head-to-head games are rarely high-scoring because both teams have really strong defensive lines. The Islanders will try to play very carefully at home, and it is likely that the teams won't be able to score six goals.
Second wager- total under 5.5 goals
