LiontipsColumbus vs Tampa. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (January 5, 2022).
Command Analysis
Columbus are in terrible form and continue to lose points. The Blue Jackets played three games away from home, where they recorded only one victory, over Seattle (5:4 OT). After that, the Jackets returned to their home court and snatched a win from Nashville in a penalty shootout.
Columbus failed to build on that success and suffered a crushing defeat to Carolina (4:7). The attacking line of the Jackets looked especially weak; they made only 18 shots on the opponent's goal.
Tampa Bay are slumping, too. They lost the last three games, moreover, they suffered two devastating defeats to Florida (3:9) and the Rangers (0:4) away from home. Goalie Lagace had a terrible game against the Panthers and was substituted off in the third period after conceding five goals.
The Lightning managed to earn one point at home, where they lost to the Rangers again (3:4 SO). As the recent results show, the Lightning have serious problems on the defensive.
Trends
СтавкаGoal in each period - yes
In the last 5 head-to-head games, the teams scored in each period.
Ставка2nd period: total under 1.5 goals
In the last 4 games between the clubs, no more than one goal was scored in the second period.
Tip and bets
It is hard to pick a favorite in the upcoming game, as both sides are in poor form, but bookmakers believe in Tampa and give very low odds for their victory. For that reason, we suggest betting on Columbus with a positive handicap.
Our prediction - handicap (+1.5) to Columbus
The two teams concede a lot of late, so we are predicting a high-scoring game here.
Second wager - total over 5.5 goals
