LiontipsColumbus vs Carolina. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (January 1, 2022).
Command Analysis
Columbus have not been very impressive of late and lost three of their last five games, but Brad Larsen's charges have just defeated Nashville in a penalty shootout and climbed to the 10th line in the Eastern Conference table. The Blue Jackets usually deliver solid performance at home and they lost only 3 out of 10 previous home games.
Carolina are having a fantastic season. They are the leaders in their division and 2nd in the Eastern Conference table, one point behind Tampa Bay. The Hurricanes have two games in hand and can boast the best defensive line in the league. In the last match, the Canes crushed Montreal at home (4:0), and if they win against Columbus, they can climb to the top line if the East.
Trends
Ставка3rd period: Carolina to score
In the last 5 away games, the Canes scored 4 goals in third periods.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
This bet won in the last 4 home games of Columbus.
Tip and bets
The Blue Jackets look decent at home, but they couldn't defeat Carolina in their last three meetings in Columbus. The Hurricanes have a fantastic defense and a very strong attack, so we believe the visitors will get the upper hand over the Jackets. Carolina won't miss the chance to climb to the top line in the standings.
Our prediction - Carolina to win
The last two head-to-head games at Columbus were high-scoring, and we expect a large number of goals in this match, too. The Jackets won't give in without a fight and will sharply respond to the Canes' attacks.
Second wager - total over 5.5 goals
