LiontipsTampa vs Ottawa. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (December 17, 2021).
Command Analysis
Tampa have been doing really well for a long time, but recently they suffered an unexpected defeat to Ottawa (0:4), thus breaking their five-game winning streak. Goalie Elliott had a terrible game and saved only 86% of the shots.
Back at home, the Lightning got a narrow win against Los Angeles (3:2 OT). In this game, the goal was tended to by Vasilevskiy, who was much more reliable than his teammate.
Ottawa have gained momentum and finally started earning points. In the last six games, the Senators suffered only one defeat, to the Islanders (3:5). Their goalie Gustavsson managed to save only 81% of the shots on goal. But in the following game, the Senators crushed Tampa (4:0). Tkachuk netted a hat-trick against the Lightning.
After that, Ottawa traveled to Florida and created a sensation by defeating the Panthers - and not just defeating, but crushing them with a score of 8:2. The first line of the Senators was excellent, and each player chalked up a point.
Trends
СтавкаGoal in each period - no
In 3 of the last 5 head-to-head games, the teams failed to score in each period.
Ставка1st period: total under 1.5 goals
In 3 out of 4 head-to-head games, no more than one goal was scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
Despite Ottawa's perfect form, Tampa are the favorites here. The Lightning will be enjoying home advantage, and we won't risk betting against them today.
Our prediction - Tampa to win
Both teams often deliver high performance, including head-to-head games. Only in one out of 13 matches, they opponents scored fewer than 5 goals.
Second wager - total over 5.5 goals
