LiontipsIslanders vs Tampa. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL
Command Analysis
The Islanders got off to a good start in the Stanley Cup semifinals and won a landslide victory over Tampa (2:1). It is worth mentioning the excellent performance of goaltender Varlamov, who stopped 30 out of 31 shots. In the second game, the Islanders had to play away again, and they failed to build on their success, suffering a defeat with a score of 2:4. This time it was much harder to deal with the opponent's pressure.
Back at home, the Islanders had an excellent chance to take the lead in the series, but this time the luck was not on their side. New York had quite a lot of chances in the attack, but they only used one of them, and the game ended with a victory of Tampa.
Tampa Bay are showing their class and superiority over the opponent. Before the semifinals, the team suffered only three defeats, which speaks of their excellent form, as well as great motivation to win the Stanley Cup. In the semifinal series, the Lightning have already played three games, two of which were victorious for them.
After the defeat in the first game of the series, the Lightning were able to redeem themselves. In the second match, Tampa beat the Islanders with a score of 4: 2. Striker Kucherov made a significant contribution to the victory, giving three assists. In the first away game of the semifinal series, Tampa got another victory (2:1).
Trends
СтавкаGoal in each period - no
Only in one head-to-head game out of six, the teams scored in each period.
СтавкаTampa to score 1st
In two head-to-head games in a row, Tampa opened the scoring.
Tip and bets
Tampa continues to perform well throughout the tournament. The team really looks like the main contender for the Stanley Cup, and the Islanders will probably not be able to impose a fight on such a powerful opponent.
Our prediction is Tampa to win.
The clubs rarely show a productive game against each other, especially in the playoffs. So there is a great opportunity to bet on total under 5 goals.
