LiontipsTampa vs Montreal. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (December 29, 2022).
Command Analysis
Tampa enjoyed success for quite a long time, but recently the team lost their winning streak and suffered a (1:4) defeat to Toronto. The Lightning had a decent game and could have leveled the score if they hadn't taken off the goalie. At the end of the game, they conceded two goals. After that, tampa traveled to Detroit, where they lost again (4:7). Goalie Elliot saved only 82% of the shots he faced.
Montrealare slumping. The team lost five of their last six games and only managed to overcome Arizona in overtime (3:2 OT), thanks to the efforts of their goalie Sam Montembeault, who made 37 saves. The Canadiens put up a fight against Colorado, but lost in overtime (1:2 OT). There were also two crushing defeats to Tampa (1:5) and Anaheim (2:5).
Trends
Ставка1st goal: Tampa Bay
In 4 head-to-head games out of 5, Tampa Bay scored the first goal.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In 3 head-to-head games in a row, the teams scored more than one goal in the first period.
Tip and bets
Tampa are the strong favorites despite all the problems they have recently experienced. The Lightning usually show good performance at their home arena, and will be seeking redemption for their last two losses. We doubt that Montreal can stop them, especially considering the Canadiens' poor team form.
Our prediction -handicap (-1.5) to Tampa
Montreal can't boast of a reliable defense, and we don't believe they can withhold Tampa's offensive. We predict a high-scoring game and recommend taking the over here.
Second bet - total over 5.5 goals
