LiontipsCarolina vs Dallas. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (December 18, 2022).
Command Analysis
Carolina are 4th in the Eastern Conference standings. The team is on top form and has a winning streak of three games. They beat the Islanders (3:0) and Detroit (1:0) away, and prevailed over Seattle (3:2) at home. The Hurricanes rarely concede more than two goals per game, and all three goalies (Raanta, Kochetkov, and Andersen) are having a good season.
Dallas are in 2nd place in the West with a total of 41 points. The team doesn't normally enjoy long winning streaks, but neither they lose three games in a row. The Stars have already played two away games before this one. They defeated New Jersey (4:1) and Washington (2:1). Dallas' strategy is very defensive, but it has brought them victories in regulation in most away games this season.
Trends
СтавкаDallas IT under 2.5 goals
In 4 games out of 5, the Canes conceded no more than 2 goals.
Tip and bets
Dallas had two great games, but they haven't mounted a winning streak in a very long time, so we are not convinced they will be able to beat Carolina in the upcoming game. The Canes are confident at home and should come out on top tonight.
Our prediction - Carolina to win
We don't expect Dallas to score more than two goals. Usually, they struggle to find the back of the net on road trips, plus Carolina have a very strong defensive line.
Second bet - Dallas IT under 2.5 goals
