LiontipsEdmonton vs Tampa. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (March 13, 2022).
Command Analysis
Edmonton are in 9th place in the Western Conference table and are close to making it to the playoffs this season. However, they haven't been able to mount a winning streak for a while. The Oilers lost in three of their last four outings.
Today's hosts suffered defeats to Chicago (3:4 ОТ), Montreal (2:5), and Calgary (1:3). But in the last game, the got the upper hand over Washington in overtime (4:3 ОТ). The Oilers are quite successful at converting their chances during power play, but at the same time, they often concede when they are one man down.
Tampa Bay are in 3rd place in the East with a total of 80 points. They are consistent throughout the season and are considered one of the favorites to win the Stanley Cup this year. In the last two games, however, the Lightning suffered defeats.
After a victory over Chicago, John Cooper's men lost to Winnipeg (4:7) and Calgary (1:4). Usually, the Lightning play an open attacking brand of hockey on their travels and average over three goals per game.
Trends
СтавкаIT Tampa over 3 goals
In 3 out of 4 head-to-head games, Tampa Bay scored more than 3 goals.
Ставка1st period: over 1.5 goals
In 4 out of 5 games between the clubs, more than 1 goal was scored in the 1st period.
Tip and bets
Tampa are the strong favorites in this match, despite losing in the previous two games. Edmonton are very inconsistent and rarely can overcome the NHL leaders. In most of the recent games between the clubs, the Lightning won in regulation.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (0) to Tampa
The Oilers scored over two goals only in two out of ten games against Tampa. The Lightning have a solid defensive line, and we believe that the hosts won't be able to score four goals today.
Second bet - Edmonton IT under 3.5 goals
