LiontipsCarolina vs Vancouver. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (January 15, 2023).
Command Analysis
Carolina are one of the leaders in the East, but recently they lost four games in a row, and not even for the first time this season. Last time, after a string of defeats, the Hurricanes mounted a winning streak. Tonight, they will strive to do that again. In the previous two games, the Canes crushed Columbus (6:2) and overcame Pittsburgh (2:1). Usually, the worst period for Rod BrindAmour's team is the third one, but they play well for the first 40 minutes. On average, the Hurricanes score three goals per game.
Vancouver sit outside the playoffs zone, but they are in fact having a decent season. The team has created problems for many opponents. Often, the Canucks lose by one-goal margin; for example, recently they yielded to Pittsburgh (4:5) and Tampa (4:5). On road trips, the Canadian side demonstrate open hockey and usually score three to four goals. The top scorer for the Canucks is currently Elias Petersson, who has chalked up 50 performance points.
Trends
СтавкаVancouver IT over 2.5 goals
Vancouver scored more than 2 goals in 4 out of 5 games.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In 3 out of 5 games of the visitors, more than 1 goal was scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
Vancouver played well in the last matches, and we are not convinced that Carolina, who have recently lost four in a row, can easily defeat the Canucks, especially considering how close most of the head-to-head games were. We will be backing the underdogs.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (+1) to Vancouver
The Canucks show high performance both at home and away; they usually deliver three to four goals. The Canes weren't reliable on defense in their latest games, so we will play the individual total of the visiting team.
Second bet - Vancouver IT over 2.5 goals
