LiontipsRangers vs Pittsburgh. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL playoffs (May 6, 2022).
Command Analysis
The Rangers have rarely lost at home in this season. However, in the first playoff game they suffered a home defeat to Pittsburgh. We can't say that the Cops were disappointing - the game was very close, and the Penguins only prevailed in the third overtime (3:4 OT).
New York weren't as inventive on offence as usual, but Igor Shesterkin had a fantastic game and made 79 saves. Gerad Gallant's men will hope to get the upper hand in the second game.
Pittsburgh were inconsistent throughout the regular season, but an away win in the first playoff game has boosted their confidence. The Penguins are an experienced team and can build on this success.
Casey DeSmith got injured in the first game and will miss several games. This is quite a big loss for the Penguins. Louis Domingue will start for the Pens today, but he has only played as the second goalie in the Stanley Cup playoffs before.
Trends
СтавкаIT Rangers over 2.5 goals
The Rangers scored more than 2 goals in their last 4 games against the Pens.
Ставка1st period: total under 1.5 goals
Under 2 goals were scored in the first period in 4 out of 5 head-to-head games.
Tip and bets
We think that the Rangers will level the score in the series. They looked great in the first confrontation, but were a bit unlucky in overtime. The Pens will be without their main goalie, which gives the hosts a big advantage.
Our prediction - Rangers to win
The Rangers often scored more than two goals against Pittsburgh. The hosts have a powerful attacking line and should be able to net at least three goals in the upcoming game.
Second bet - Rangers IT over 2.5 goals
