LiontipsColumbus vs Tampa. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (October 15, 2022).
Command Analysis
Columbus looked good in the preseason games and overall delivered decent results. They did, however, suffer a crushing (1:8) defeat to Carolina. At the start of the new regular season, the Blue Jackets met with the Hurricanes again but couldn't get revenge (1:4). Columbus struggled to convert their chances, but did much better on defense than in the previous meeting with Carolina.
Tampa Bay lost almost all of their preseason games and managed to beat only Florida (5:2). In the other games, the Lightning struggled to convert their chances and delivered four goals in four games, which is a terrible result for the NHL. In the opening game of the regular season, Tampa were defeated by the Rangers (1:3). They made 26 shots and scored one goal - an underwhelming performance for the Stanley Cup finalist.
Trends
СтавкаGoal in every period - yes
In 4 head-to-head games in a row, the teams scored goals in each period.
Ставка1st period: total over 2 goals
In 4 head-to-head games out of 6, the teams scored more than 2 goals in the first period.
Tip and bets
Columbus are back at home, where they usually show great game. In the preseason, the Blue Jackets played four games at home and they won all of them in regulation time. The Lightning are in terrible form and we are not sure, what is going on with the team. Our prediction is that Columbus will come out on top.
Our prediction - handicap (0) to Columbus
One of Tampa's main problems at the moment is the weak performance on offense. Columbus have a similar weakness. We recommend taking the under here.
Second wager - total under 6 goals
