LiontipsFlorida vs Tampa. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (February 7, 2023).
Command Analysis
Florida are currently 11th in the East with 54 points. This is the most important stage of the regular season for the Panthers - they must deliver their best performance if they want to get into the playoffs. So far, they haven't been very consistent and haven't won more than two games in a row. Before the All-Stars break, the Panthers suffered three defeats and then prevailed over Boston in overtime (4:3 OT). Paul Maurice's team usually play an open brand of hockey and, on average, concede three to four goals per game.
Tampa are in great team form. At the start of the season, the club experienced certain problems, but now they are in 5th place in the Eastern Conference table. They have a good chance to climb even higher because they have a few games in hand over other competitors. Before traveling to Florida, the Lightning got three home victories in a row. They beat Minnesota (4:2), Boston (4:2) and Los Angeles (5:2), having scored a total of 13 goals in three games.
Trends
Ставка Tampa IT over 3.5 goals
In 3 out of 4 games, the visitors conceded more than 3 goals.
Ставка 1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In 3 out of 5 meetings between the clubs, more than one goal was scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
Tampa are in excellent form and we expect them to get a landslide victory over Florida. The visitors are more reliable on defense, plus they have defeated the Panthers twice in this season.
Our prediction - Tampa to win
Tampa have rarely conceded more than two goals to Florida. The Panthers often struggle to convert their chances in game against such opponents as the Lightning. We recommend playing the individual total of the home team.
Second bet - Florida IT under 2.5 goals
