LiontipsTampa vs Islanders. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL
Command Analysis
Tampa had an excellent chance of gaining an advantage but they were defeated in the away game against the Islanders. The Lightning completely failed the second period, conceding three goals. In the third period, the team was close to turning the tides, but they were one goal shy. This time, goaltender Vasilevsky could not help his team, stopping 90% of the shots.
The Lightning are still the favorites in the series, but the team may face serious problems - for the first time in the playoffs. Tampa's opponent is of equal strength.
After beating Tampa in the first game, the Islanders suffered two defeats in a row. The Islanders were unable to stop the opponent's pressure due to defensive mistakes, and the attacking line did not create much, which is why they managed to score only three goals.
But the team from New York leveled the score in the fourth game (3:2). After the second period, the Islanders seized a significant advantage after scoring three goals. It is worth praising the performance ofPelech and Clutterbuck, who gave two assists each. However, in the third period, the team slowed down, giving Tampa an opportunity to level the score (which they did not use).
Trends
СтавкаGoal in each period: no
The teams scored in each period in just one head-to-head game out of five.
Ставка1st period: total under 1.5
In two head-to-head games in a row, the teams didn't score in the first period.
Tip and bets
Tampa should play more carefully in defense if they want to beat the Islanders, who will be playing away again. The Lightning have a great opportunity to take the lead in the series again.
Our prediction - Tampa to win with a handicap (-1).
As the games of this series show, the teams do not score a lot against each other. So we suggest betting on total under 5 goals.
