LiontipsFlorida vs Washington. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL playoffs (May 4, 2022).
Command Analysis
Florida have earned 122 points in the regular season, which is the best result this year. The team regularly delivered long winning streaks and demonstrated high performance. Not long before the end of the regular season, the Panthers were on a 14-game winning streak.
After a confident victory over Ottawa (4:0), the Panthers' second team got crushed by Montreal (2:10). The head coach decided to rest his main players before the first playoffs game. Andrew Brunette's men average over four goals in home games this season.
Washington, on the other hand, had a controversial season and finished in 8th place in the Eastern Conference. The team experienced many problems on defense. Last year, the Capitals lost in the round of 16 of the Stanley Cup due to their poor defensive performance.
The Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin is still recovering from an injury and is unlikely to play in the first game against the Panthers. Without Ovechkin, Washington's attack looks colorless. In the previous three games, the team failed to score more than two goals.
Trends
СтавкаIT Florida over 3.5 goals
The hosts scored over 3 goals in 3 of their last 5 games against the Capitals.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In 3 out of 5 head-to-head games, more than 1 goal was scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
Florida have won two of the three games against Washington this season. The Panthers have been amazing at their home court, and we believe they will continue to excell. Washington will be without Ovechkin, so they will probably struggle on offense. We predict a confident victory for the hosts in this fixture.
Our prediction - Florida to win
Both sides prefer an open brand of hockey, and most of their previous meetings have been high-scoring. We suggest taking the over here.
Second bet - total over 6 goals
