LiontipsIslanders vs Tampa. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (April 30, 2022).
Command Analysis
The Islanderswere on a five-game losing streak before their victory over Washington (4:1). After that, they faced the Capitals in New York and got another confident win (5:1).
Barry Trotz's men have looked poor on the defensive throughout the season - this is one of the main reasons they failed to qualify for the playoffs. The defencemen are too slow, and goalies Sorokin and Varlamov have to do most of the work on defense.
Tampa Bay will probably face Toronto in the first round of the playoffs. John Cooper's men are in optimal shape and are ready to start their Stanley Cup campaign.
The Lightning won four games in a row and beat Florida (8:4) and Columbus (4:1) before suffering a defeat to the Blue Jackets (2:5) in the reverse fixture. The visitors have a powerful attack and average over three goals per game.
Trends
СтавкаIT Islanders under 2.5 goals
The Islanders scored under 2 goals in the last 5 games against Tampa.
Ставка3rd period: Tampa win
In 3 out of 5 games against the Islanders, Tampa won the third period.
Tip and bets
Tampa are a very uncomfortable opponent for the Isles, the hosts lost almost all of their recent games against the Lightning. The teams have met twice in this season, and both games ended with the score of 4:1 to Tampa. We will be backing the visitors in this match.
Our prediction - Tampa to win
The Islanders rarely score over two goals against Tampa. In general, New York struggle to create and convert scoring chances this season, so we suggest playing their individual total.
Second bet - Islanders IT under 2.5 goals
