LiontipsMontreal vs Tampa. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (July 6, 2021).
Command Analysis
Montreal have suffered another defeat from Tampa in a barn-burner on Saturday (3:6). Once again, the team demonstrated poor defensive play, and the goalie Price couldn't give his best, stopping only 82% of the shots. But at least this time the Canadiens managed to score more than one goal.
Dominique Ducharme's charges have not expected such confidence from the opponent, plus they didn't really have any strength left after difficult series against Toronto and Vegas. At the moment the Canadiens are one step away from losing the final series, and this is their last chance to get back in the game.
Tampa have been the favorite from the very start of the tournament. During the playoffs, the Lightning have shown that they deserve that status as one of the strongest teams. But the most important series proved that they have mental strength and endurance that their opponent lacks. In three straight games, Tampa crushed Montreal.
Their biggest strength has always been the ability to make use of most of their chances. In three games of the final series, Tampa scored 14 goals - that is a lot even by NHL standards. Now they just have to land one more game, and they will lift the Stanley Cup.
Trends
СтавкаTampa To Score In Each Period - Yes
In three out of four head-to-head games, Tampa scored in each period.
СтавкаKucherov's Total Over 0.5 Goals
Tampa's forward has scored in three out of four games.
Tip and bets
Montreal just didn't have what it takes to beat Tampa. At the moment, they are in a bad position: they need a miracle to be able to continue fighting for the Stanley Cup. That miracle would be beating Tampa in four games, which is close to impossible. We believe, the Lightning will end the series today.
Our prediction - Tampa to win
There were many goals scored in the previous game, mostly because of the terrible defensive play of Montreal. We would again bet on the high-scoring game.
Second wager - total over 4.5 goals.
