LiontipsCarolina vs Islanders. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (April 9, 2022).
Command Analysis
Carolina are in second position in the Eastern Conference standings. Recently, the team has endured a dip in form. The Hurricanes lost two of their last three games - to Minnesota (1:3) and Buffalo (2:4).
The team managed to get the upper hand over the Sabres in the reverse fixture (5:3). The Hurricanes recently started allowing their opponents too much freedom in the zone, which is the reason they concede at least three goals per game.
The Islanders are finishing the season in good form. They recently mounted a four-game winning streak, but lost it when they yielded to Dallas with a score of 2:3. Before that, the Islanders beat the Rangers (3:0) and New Jersey (4:3).
New York had serious problems in attack throughout the season, but it looks like they sorted them out and now the Islanders register about three goals per game on average.
Trends
СтавкаIT Islanders over 2.5 goals
In 4 out of 5 games, the Islanders have scored more than 2 goals.
Ставка2nd period: both teams to score
In 3 of the 5 games of the Islanders, both teams scored in the second period.
Tip and bets
Carolina failed to impress in recent games and even suffered a defeat at the hands of Buffalo. The Islanders, on the contrary, had enjoyed a four-game winning streak before they lost to Dallas in a very close game. We will be backing the visitors today.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (+1) to the Islanders
The Islanders have been delivering good performance in attack lately, and the Hurricanes often conceded more than twice in their recent outings.
Second wager - Islanders IT over 2.5 goals
