LiontipsWashington vs Florida. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL playoffs (May 10, 2022).
Command Analysis
Washington didn't have a very convincing performance in the regular season and qualified for the playoffs from the 8th line in the Eastern Conference. But the Capitals are a very experienced team and proved that they can create problems for any opponent. Washington won two of the three games against Florida in the first round of the playoffs.
After losing 1:5 in the second game, Peter Laviolette's men crushed the Panthers 6:1 at home. Ilya Samsonov had a great game and made 29 saves. However, the Capitals have problems on defense and concede 2-3 goals on average.
Florida have been disappointing in the first round of the playoffs. The Panthers looked decent in the second meeting, but in the other two games Brunette's men made too many mistakes, especially in their zone, and couldn't convert their chances.
On Saturday, the Panthers had three power play opportunities, but they couldn't convert any of those. Despite Bobrovski's poor performance in the last game, we doubt that Brunette will risk starting Knight today - the Russian goaltender is much more experienced.
Trends
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In three out of four games between the teams, more than one goal was scored in the first period.
Ставка2nd period: Florida to win
In two meetings out of three, Florida won in the second period.
Tip and bets
We believe that Florida will pull themselves together and level the score in the series. The Panthers were the leaders of the regular season, and they won't give in so easily. If Washington could recover after a crushing defeat, so can Florida.
Our prediction - Florida to win
Six or more goals were scored in nine of the last ten games between the clubs. The opponents play an open brand of hockey, and we expect high performance in the upcoming game.
Second bet - total over 6.5 goals
