LiontipsRangers vs Carolina. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL playoffs (May 24, 2022).
Command Analysis
The New York Rangers lost to the Hurricanes in the first two games (1:2 OT and 0:2), but once the series moved to New York, they managed to get a win. The Rangers prevailed over Carolina in regulation (3:1), and Igor Shesterkin became a real hero of that game - the goaltender made 43 saves. Gerard Gallant's men almost always lose the game if they concede more than twice, so today the Rangers will once again rely on their goalie and try to deliver a confident defensive performance.
The Carolina Hurricanes were one of the leaders in the East throughout the regular season, and looking at their performance in the playoffs, we consider the team to be one of the main contenders for the Stanley Cup. The Hurricanes are solid on defense and create many scoring chances. However, they haven't yet won a single game away in the playoffs - they will have to overcome this handicap if they intend to win. Rod BrindAmour's men played well in the last game in New York, but couldn't convert enough chances.
Trends
СтавкаIT Rangers under 2.5 goals
The Rangers have scored less than 3 goals in 2 out of 3 games.
Ставка1st period: total under 1.5 goals
In the last 6 games between the clubs, fewer than 2 goals were scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
We expect Carolina to overcome their psychological difficulties and finally win away from home. In the last game, the Canes played well and created more scoring chances than their hosts, but they failed to convert them. The Rangers' defense struggles against Carolina, and goaltenders are under a lot of pressure. We will be backing the Hurricanes today.
Our prediction - Carolina to win
In two out of three games, the Rangers couldn't score more than twice, and in the last game they scored the third goal in the empty net. We think that the hosts won't be able to overcome the total of 2.5 goals.
Second bet - Rangers IT under 2.5 goals
