LiontipsIslanders vs Columbus. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (April 1, 2022).
Command Analysis
If the Islanders hadn't had such a terrible start to the season, they would have been in a position to qualify for the playoffs. Recently, the team has played really well, despite losing to Boston (3:6) and Tampa (1:4). Last time out, they defeated Columbus (4:3).
Semen Varlamov gave a fantastic performance and made a total of 42 saves. He will be starting for the Islanders until Sorokin recovers from his lower-body injury.
Columbus are two points clear of their hosts, but they won't qualify for the Stanley Cup either. The Blue Jackets are in poor form. Before losing to the Islanders, they suffered defeats to Pittsburgh (1:5), Winnipeg (3:4 ОТ), and Minnesota (2:3 ОТ).
The team lacks a system, which is why they couldn't secure a top-8 position in the conference. Plus they rarely use their chances to score during power play. For example, in the last game, they had man advantage three times, but didn't use it.
Trends
СтавкаColumbus IT over 2.5 goals
In three out of five games, Columbus have scored more than two goals.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In three of the five games of the visitors, more than one goal was scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
Columbus looked good in the reverse fixture yesterday, and we believe that the Blue Jackets have a good chance to avenge their defeat or at least avoid losing in regulation.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (+1) to Columbus
Columbus often score a lot, and yesterday they netted three goals against the Islanders. We suggest playing the individual total of the Blue Jackets.
Second bet - Columbus IT over 2.5 goals
