LiontipsCarolina vs Vegas. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (January 26, 2022).
Command Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes are in 5th place in the Eastern Conference table. The Hurricanes are one of the favorites and are showing terrific results in the regular season. However, they make too many mistakes on the defensive, which will be a problem in the playoffs unless they fix it.
The Canes lost their three-game winning streak when they suffered a defeat to New Jersey (4:7). Before that, the Hurricanes crushed Boston (7:1) and got a landslide victory over the Rangers (6:3). Rod BrindAmour's charges lost only four games at home this season.
Vegas remain one of the leaders in the West. Lately, they have been playing without Max Pacioretty and Mark Stone, who are key to the Knights' attack. But Mark Stone will soon return to the ranks, which should strengthen the team's performance.
Even without Stone and Pacioretty, the Golden Knights managed to mount a winning streak. They defeated Montreal (4:3 OT) at home, and recorded a narrow victory over Washington (1:0). Goalie Lehner was on fire and made 34 saves.
Trends
In the last 2 games, Carolina scored at least 4 goals.
In 4 out of 5 games between the clubs, more than one goal was scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
We believe that Carolina will get the upper hand here. Unlike Vegas, the Canes have no problems with the line-up, moreover, they have already defeated Vegas this season - they should collect maximum points at the home court.
Our prediction - Carolina to win
Six or more goals were scored in almost all previous matches between the two sides. Carolina will probably force Vegas to open up, so we are expecting a high-scoring game.
Second bet - total over 5.5 goals
