LiontipsTampa Bay v Carolina. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (October 2, 2021).
Command Analysis
The Tampa Bay Lightning continue to show poor results in the preseason. In the first match, the team was defeated by Carolina with a score of 1:3. The Lightning created a large number of scoring chances but failed to use them.
In the second game, the Lightning were upset by the Nashville Predators (2:6). The Lightning's defense look very poor, and both goaltenders Elliott and Miftakhov acted unreliably.
Last year, the Carolina Hurricanes were the best team in the Central Division, having earned 80 points in the regular season. The Hurricanes' strongest side is their defense, thanks to which the club conceded only two goals per game on average. However, the Hurricanes didn't do well in the playoffs. In the quarterfinals, they were defeated by Tampa (1-4).
In the first preseason match, Carolina were able to take revenge on the Lightning. Strikers Teräväinen and Kotkaniemi each scored a goal and also gave assists.
Trends
СтавкаGoal in each period - no
In 4 out of 5 head-to-head games, the teams didn't score in each period.
Ставка1st period: total under 1.5 goals
In 4 out of 5 head-to-head games, the teams failed to score more than one goal in the first period.
Tip and bets
Right now Tampa don't look like the Stanley Cup winner. The team shows very average play and low performance, which is definitely not typical of the Lightning. Carolina, on the other hand, have been solid in defense, and we predict their victory in this fixture.
Our prediction - handicap (0) to Carolina
We do not expect a barn-burner here; the two sides rarely score a lot in head-to-head games.
Second wager - total under 5.5 goals
