LiontipsTampa vs Rangers. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (January 1, 2022).
Command Analysis
Tampa Bay surely plan to end the regular season at one of the top positions in the standings. So far, the team is first in the East, but has a margin of just one point against Washington. The Lightning had a four-game winning streak after their victory over Montreal in overtime (5:4 OT).
But in the last game, Tampa got crushed by Florida in a real barn-burner (3:9). Several key players were misssing from the Lightning's squad, including goalies Vasilevskiy and Elliott, which can explain such a devastating defeat. It is unlikely that Vasilevskiy and Elliott will participate in the upcoming game, either.
The Rangers are also among the top six clubs in the Eastern Conference with a total of 42 points. In the offseason, the team retained a strong line of attack, and Gerard Gallant became their head coach. Gallant managed to improve the Rangers' defense, but they stayed true to their open attacking style.
New York lost the last two games. Before the break, they yielded to Vegas in a shootout (2:3 SO), and yesterday they suffered a defeat to Florida in a very close game (3:4). Unlike their hosts, the club does not have huge problems with the line-up.
Trends
СтавкаRangers IT over 2.5 goals
In 4 out of 5 games against Tampa, the Rangers scored more than 2 goals.
Ставка2nd period: total over 1.5 goals
In 4 out of 5 games between the clubs, more than one goal was scored in the second period.
Tip and bets
The Rangers have a great chance to record a win against the Lightning and strengthen their standings. Tampa have huge problems with the line-up, and just the other day they suffered a crushing defeat to Florida, demonstrating all their weaknesses. The Rangers looked more solid against the Panthers, and were even close to winning the game. We are predicting a victory for the New Yorkers.
Our prediction - Rangers to win
New York have a powerful attacking line and average about three goals per game. All of the top scorers for the Rangers are in the ranks, and Tampa are currently without their main goalies. This is a good opportunity to play the individual total of the visitors.
Second bet - Rangers IT over 2.5 goals
