LiontipsCarolina vs Columbus. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (February 26, 2022).
Command Analysis
Carolina are in second place in the Eastern Conference, just one point behind the current leader. The Hurricanes are on a three-game winning streak, in the last three outings they beat Nashville (5:3), Pittsburgh (4:3) and Philadelphia (4:3 OT). The Hurricanes have the best defense in the East, but they conceded three goals in each of the last three games. BrindAmour's men lost only four games in regulation at their home arena.
Columbus are trying to get into the playoffs. Now that Boston are slumping and the Blue Jackets are on top form, this seems like an achievable task. At the moment, Brad Larsen's men are on a four-game winning streak. The Jackets even managed to defeat Toronto (4:3 OT) and Florida (6:3). Columbus have many problems on the defensive and concede a lot, but they have become much more efficient in attack.
Trends
СтавкаColumbus IT over 2.5 goals
In the last 2 games against the Canes, Columbus scored more than 2 goals.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In 3 out of 4 meetings between the teams, more than one goal was scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
The Blue Jackets are in excellent form and recently celebrated success over Florida, one of the best team in the NHL. Moreover, today's visitors won the last game against Carolina with a score of 6:0. We will be backing the underdogs today.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (+2) to Columbus
Both Columbus and Carolina demonstrate an open attacking brand of hockey, so we are hoping to see at least seven goals scored in the upcoming game.
Second bet - total over 6 goals
