LiontipsTampa vs Boston. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (January 9, 2022).
Command Analysis
Tampa experienced no problems against Calgary and recorded a confident victory (4:1). The Ligtning were excellent on the defensive and goalie Vasilevskiy saved 96% of the shots. Before that, the Lightning devastated Columbus with a score of 7:2. Each player of the first line earned performance points in that match.
We can say that Tampa have fully recovered from their dip in form and now are consistently chalking up points. The team secured the first position in the Eastern Conference with a total of 51 points. However, Tampa played four games more than their closest pursuer, Carolina.
Boston lost their three-game winning streak when they suffered a narrow defeat to Minnesota (2:3). The Bruins scored first, but failed to keep the lead as Minnesota used their man advantage twice.
The Bruins demonstrate excellent results on their travels. They lost only two games away from home, to Vancouver (1:2 SO) and the Islanders (1:3).
Trends
СтавкаGoal in each period - yes
In 4 out of 5 games, the opponents scored in each period.
Ставка1st goal: Tampa
In 4 head-to-head games in a row, Tampa scored first.
Tip and bets
Tampa are delivering solid resuts at home, while Boston often experience problems on their travels, especially against such powerful opponents as the Lightning.
Our prediction - Tampa to win
The teams rarely score a lot in head-to-head games. They overcame the total of 5 goals only in 1 out of 4 matches, so we suggest betting on the total under.
Second wager - total under 6 goals
