LiontipsCarolina vs Columbus. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (October 13, 2022).
Command Analysis
Carolina had an amazing season and are one of the main contenders for the Stanley Cup in the new edition of the NHL. The Hurricanes have a great well-balanced team with star players in attack and on defense. In the preseason, Carolina looked solid and won most of their games, for instance, they crushed Columbus (8:1). In the last outing, however, the Canes lost to Buffalo (2:4).
Columbus didn't make it to the playoffs last season. The team has a solid defensive line, but not a very powerful attack and unreliable goalies. It is likely that the Blue Jackets will be without playoffs in the new season as well. In the previous weeks, Columbus played several preseason games, in which they alternated between wins and losses. After a defeat to Carolina, they crushed St. Louis (7:0), but then lost to Wasington (3:4 OT).
Trends
СтавкаCarolina IT over 3.5 goals
In 4 out of 5 head-to-head games, Carolina scored more than 3 goals.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In 3 out of 5 games between the clubs, more than one goal was scored in the first period
Tip and bets
Carolina have a significant advantage in the head-to-head and looked better in the preseason games. Recently, the Hurricanes destroyed Columbus with a score of 8:1, so they are definitely the favorites in this fixture. Plus, the home team has a more reliable defensive line. We will be backing the Canes here.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1) to Carolina
Previous games between the teams have often been high-scoring. Carolina have one of the strongest attacks in the NHL, and Columbus delivered many goals in their last outings, too. Take the over.
Second bet - total over 5.5 goals
