LiontipsOttawa vs Carolina. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (February 9, 2022).
Command Analysis
Ottawa are occupying the second-to-last line in the Eastern Conference table, but they have a good chance to strengthen their standings and overtake New Jersey in the near future. Recently, the Senators beat the Devils at home with the score of 4:1. Matt Murray had a great game - he saved a total of 32 shots.
The Senators will be facing some difficult opponents in the upcoming games, but three of these matches will take place in Ottawa. At home, the team usually cling to points and concede less than on their travels.
Carolina consistently are in the top-5 clubs this season. Recently, they were on a streak of four victories, which was broken at Toronto (3:4 OT). Before that game, the Hurricanes beat San Jose and New Jersey with the same score of 2:1.
The Hurricanes show their best performance during first and third periods. Rod BrindAmour's men play open high-scoring brand of hockey and, on average, light the lamp at least three times per game.
Trends
СтавкаOttawa IT under 2.5 goals
In 2 out of 3 games against Carolina, the hosts scored fewer than 3 goals.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In the last 4 games of Ottawa, at least 2 goals were scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
Ottawa are one of the main outsiders in the East, while the Hurricanes are in the top-5. The visitors have often defeated Ottawa in regulation by a large margin, and we do not doubt their confident victory in the upcoming fixture.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1) to Carolina
More than five goals were scored in one out of six head-to-head games. We do not expect a high-scoring game, especially since Carolina do not concede a lot of late.
Second bet - total under 5.5 goals
