LiontipsColumbus vs Carolina. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (October 24, 2021).
Command Analysis
The Columbus Blue Jackets continue to show solid performance in the new season. The team has already played four matches and suffered only one defeat at Detroit with a score of 1:4 - the defensive line of the Blue Jackets was unable to stop the opponent's pressure.
The other three games Columbus played at home. They prevailed over Seattle (2:1 OT) and the Islanders (3:2 OT), and also crushed Arizona (8:2). In the game against the Coyotes, forward Bjorkstrand gave two assists and scored a double.
The Carolina Hurricanes had a terrible preseason, but so far they are looking solid in the regular season. In the first game, the Hurricanes defeated the Islanders with a score of 6:3. Forward Svechnikov gave an assist and scored two goals against the Islanders.
After that, the Hurricanes won at Nashville (3:2) and crushed the Montreal Canadiens (4:1).
Trends
СтавкаGoal in each period - no
In the last 3 head-to-head games, the teams didn't score in each period.
Ставка1st period: total under 1.5 goals
In 3 out of 4 head-to-head games, the teams failed to score more than 1 goal in the first period.
Tip and bets
Carolina look excellent and have gained momentum in the first games of the season. But Columbus are also in great form, so we expect a close game and no easy victory for any of the sides. We think that the hosts will not lose in regulation.
Our prediction - Columbus will not lose
In the head-to-head, the teams rarely score a large number of goals. We suggest placing a bet on the total under.
Second bet - total under 5.5 goals
