LiontipsFlorida vs Columbus. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (December 14, 2022).
Command Analysis
Florida are outside the playoffs zone, which is clearly not what the fans had hoped for after the great 2021-22 season. The Panthers struggle to mount a winning streak, and after a confident victory over Detroit (5:1) they suffered defeats to Tampa (1:4) and Seattle (2:5). Paul Maurice's charges are unreliable on defense and concede more goals than most clubs in the East - three to four per game. Third periods are typically their worst.
Columbus can't strengthen their standings and remain in last place in the Eastern Conference table. The Blue Jackets rarely break their losing streaks, but recently the team got two wins in a row - they defeated Calgary (3:1) and Los Angeles (6:5 OT). Brad Larsen's men play open hockey, so Columbus' games are usually high-scoring and exciting to watch.
Trends
СтавкаIT Florida over 3.5 goals
In 4 out of 5 games, Columbus conceded more than 3 goals.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In 4 out of 5 head-to-head games, more than one goal was scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
Florida should win this game. In most previous games against Columbus, the Panthers won in regulation and by a wide margin. Considering how terribly the Blue Jackets play on road trips, this should be an easy two points for Florida.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1.5) to Florida
We predict a high-scoring game here since both sides play open hockey and aren't particularly reliable on defnese.
Second bet - total over 6.5 goals
