LiontipsWashington vs Tampa Bay. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (April 7, 2022).
Command Analysis
Washington are currently in 8th place in the Eastern Conference with 84 points. They have recently stopped delivering consistent results and started alternating victories and defeats. For instance, after beating Buffalo (4:3 SO) and New Jersey (4:3), the Capitals lost to Carolina (1:6) and Minnesota (1:5).
The team had a couple of rest days and today will be looking to bounce back. Peter Laviolette's side has problems on the defensive and on average consedes three goals per game.
Tampa Bay are in 6th place in the Eastern Conference with a total of 93 points and can strengthen their standings. Recently, the Lightning had a four-game winning streak, but in the last two outings they suffered defeats. The team yielded to Montreal in a shootout (4:5 SO) and lost to Toronto in regulation (2:6), in both cases the Lightning lost at home.
John Cooper's men usually demonstrate open hockey on their travels and as a result concede about three goals per game. At the same time, Tampa are one of the highest-scoring clubs in the NHL.
Trends
СтавкаTampa IT under 3.5 goals
Tampa scored under 4 goals in the last 5 games against Washington.
Ставка1st period: total under 1.5 goals
In the last 5 head-to-head games, fewer than 2 goals were scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
After two defeats at the home arena, Washington will be looking for redemption. The Capitals are an uncomfortable opponent for Tampa and won many head-to-head games. The Lightning aren't in their best team form and we doubt they will perform well away from home.
Our prediction - Washington to win
The Lightning aren't reliable in defense, especially on road trips, and their games are often high-scoring. We believe that today the clubs will overcome the total of 5.5 goals.
Second bet - total over 5.5 goals
