LiontipsFlorida vs San Jose. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (February 10, 2023).
Command Analysis
Florida are in 11th place in the East and can actually miss the playoffs this season. They are currently three points behind the top eight, which doesn't seem too bad, but the problem is, the Panthers can't mount a winning streak. However, after the All-Stars break, the team had two great games against powerful opponents. They prevailed over Boston (4:3 ОТ) and crushed Tampa (7:1). Usually, Florida concede three to four goals per game, but they managed to deliver an excellent defensive performance against the Lightning.
San Jose are 13th in the West, they remain one of the main outsiders in their conference. It is hardly possible that the Sharks will make it to the playoffs, nevertheless, they looked decent in the last outings. For instance, the team lost to Carolina in overtime (4:5 ОТ), defeated Pittsburgh (6:4), and eked out a win against Tampa (4:3 OT). San Jose usually score a lot, but they also have one of the worst defensive records in the league this season.
Trends
Ставка IT San Jose over 2.5 goals
In the last 3 games, the visitors scored more than 2 goals.
Ставка 1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In 4 out of 5 meetings between the clubs, more than one goal was scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
We think that San Jose can put up a fight and earn points in this game. Firstly, most previous games between the clubs were quite close and ended outside regulation. Secondly, the Sharks looked good in recent games against the leaders. We will be backing the underdogs here.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (+1) to San Jose
Florida have never had a strong defensive line, and usually the team concedes at least three goals per game, even at home. The Sharks, on the other hand, demonstrate high performance, so they should be able to score three goals.
Second bet -San Jose IT over 2.5 goals
