LiontipsCarolina vs Tampa. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (March 23, 2022).
Command Analysis
Carolinasit in 2nd place in the Eastern Conference table with a total of 88 points. The team has recently dipped in form. The Hurricanes are on a four-game losing streak and in the last two home games, they lost to Washington (3:4 SO) and the Rangers (0:2).
Today's hosts are struggling to convert their chances and in recent games they scored no more than two goals, while earlier this season they averaged three goals per game. It is hard to explain what exactly is the problem, but the Hurricanes need to find their form and get back to the winning ways if they are intent to keep their position in the standings.
Tampa Bay are in the top-5 in the East with 84 points to their name. The Lightning are one of the main contenders for the Stanley Cup, but in order to get a convenient opponent in the first round of the playoffs they need to secure a higher position in the standings.
It's been a while since the Lightning had a long winning streak. In the last three games, Tampa won at Vancouver (2:1) and Seattle (4:1), but lost 1:2 to the Rangers at home. On average, Cooper's men concede three goals per game on their travels.
Trends
СтавкаCarolina IT under 2.5 goals
Carolina scored fewer than 3 goals in 3 out of 5 games.
Ставка1st period: total under 1.5 goals
In 3 out of 5 games between the clubs, no more than one goal was scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
Carolina are in poor form and struggle to score, which is uncharacteristic of them. In previous games against Tampa, the Canes often suffered defeats, and we think that today Tampa will be able to get the upper hand. The Lightning won their last two games away, and we are predicting another success for the current Stanley Cup holders.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (0) to Tampa
Previous games between the two clubs weren't high-scoring, and we have no reason to expect a barnburner here. Both sides have strong defenses, and the Canes haven't been able to score more than two goals per game lately.
Second bet - total under 5.5 goals
