LiontipsCarolina vs New Jersey. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (January 30, 2022).
Command Analysis
The competition in the East is very tight, but Carolina are consistent and currently are occupying the 4th line in the standings. In the last six games, the Hurricanes recorded five victories. They lost to New Jersey (4:7) away, but immediately recovered and defeated Vegas (4:3 ОТ) and Ottawa (3:2 SO).
The Hurricanes are a powerful home team - they lost only 4 games in regulation in Raleigh. The top scorer for the Canes is Sebastian Aho, who has chalked up 44 points this season.
New Jerseylook better this season, but they won't be qualifying for the playoffs. The Devils are too inconsistent and can't rise above the 12 line in the Eastern Conference table.
After a victory over Carolina, Lindy Ruff's charges suffered three defeats in a row, to Los Angeles (2:3), Dallas (1:5) and Tampa Bay (2:3). The Devils aren't impressive on their travels: they lost 12 out of 19 games in regulation and concede an average of four goals.
Trends
СтавкаNew Jersey IT under 2.5 goals
In 4 out of 5 games, the Devils scored less than 3 goals.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In 5 previous games between the clubs, more than one goal was scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
Carolina should avenge their recent defeat to the Devils and get a win in the upcoming game. The Canes are very powerful at home and almost never lose to outsiders here. New Jersey, on the other hand, are in poor form, and we don't think they stand a chance.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1.5) to Carolina
After their recent defeat to New Jersey, Carolina will pay more attention to their defenses. In the last three games, the Devils failed to score more than two goals, and we think the same will happen today.
Second bet - New Jersey IT under 2.5 goals
