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Nashville vs Tampa: prediction for the NHL game
The NHL is back in action with another round of games this weekend as the Predators take on the Lightning at the Bridgestone Arena. What to expect from the teams? Our prediction is in the article below.
Command Analysis
Nashville Predators
USANashville continue their series of home games. The team is in excellent form and has won three games in a row, even though in each of those games the Predators faced certain difficulties. The team snatched victories from the Minnesota and the Rangers with the same score of 2:1, and also defeated the Islanders (5:4). Defenceman Josi gave four assists in that last game.
Tampa Bay Lightning
USATampa are on a three-game winning streak. In one out of three matches, the Lighting had a close fight against Dallas. They conceded a goal on power play at the end of the third period but managed to get the upper hand in overtime (5:4 OT). In other outings, the Lightning easily defeated Washington (6:3) and Calgary (4:1). Defenceman Sergachev has earned a total of six points in those games.
Trends
Ставка1st goal: Nashville
In 5 out of 6 head-to-head games, Nashville scored the first goal.
Ставка3rd period: total over 1.5 goals
In 4 out of 6 head-to-head games, the teams scored more than one goal in the third period.
Tip and bets
Nashville is an uncomfortable opponent for Tampa. The Lightning often lose in head-to-head games, despite being the favorites. Tonight, the Preds will have home advantage, and we believe they will come out on top.
Our prediction - handicap (0) to Nashville
We predict a high-scoring game here, since the teams are used to open hockey and never sit back on the defensive.
Second bet - total over 5.5 goals
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