LiontipsNashville vs Carolina. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (October 17, 2021).
Command Analysis
The Nashville Predators had an excellent preseason series in which they mounted a four-game winning streak. The Preds had some problems against Carolina but still prevailed in overtime (3:2). The club also devastated the current Stanley Cup winners Tampa Bay twice (6:2 and 6:1).
The Predators ended their winning streak in the first match of the regular season against Seattle (3:4). Nashville opened the scoring, but the defensive line failed to stop the opponent's attack; goalie Saros had a bad game and stopped only 88% of the shots.
The Carolina Hurricanes looked shaky in the preseason. They played four matches and prevailed in only one of them. The Hurricanes defeated Tampa Bay (3:1). Goalkeeper Andersen had a fantastic game and saved 36 out of 37 shots. The return game against the Lightning was a real barn-burner, and the Hurricanes lost with a score of 5:8.
In the first game of the regular season, the Hurricanes played host to the Islanders. Carolina were stronger (6:3), and forward Svechnikov became the man of the match having scored a double and given an assist.
Trends
СтавкаGoal in each period - yes
In 5 head-to-head games in a row, the teams scored in each period.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5
In 3 out of 4 head-to-head games, the teams scored more than 1 goal in the first period.
Tip and bets
Carolina looked much better than Nashville in their first game of the regular season. The Hurricanes are definitely ready for the new season. We believe the Hurricanes will get the upper hand here.
Our prediction - handicap (0) to Carolina
The teams are not used to sitting out on the defensive and prefer open hockey. The matches between these two sides are often high-scoring, so we suggest playing the total over.
Second wager - total over 5.5 goals
