LiontipsNew Jersey vs Tampa Bay. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (March 14, 2023).
Command Analysis
Throughout the season, New Jersey remain one of the leaders of the Eastern Conference. They are now challenging Carolina for the second spot. The team has reached optimal form and mounted a three-game winning streak. In the last three games, the Devils defeated Washington (3:2 OT) and Montreal (3:1) away, and beat the same Hurricanes (3:0) at home.
In each of these games, Lindy Ruff's team allowed fewer than three goals, demonstrating an extremely reliable defensive game. In general, while the Devils' performance in the first period is not always successful, in the second and third periods they often are successful.
Tampa Bay are in the top six in the Eastern Conference. But recently, the team has struggled to find its game and dropped too many points. The Lightning have delivered solid results at home, beating Philadelphia (5:2) and Chicago (3:1), but in the latest game they suffered another defeat, this time to Winnipeg (2:3).
Tampa have frequently faced problems in defense and have allowed three or four goals per game. Moreover, Cooper's charges lost 16 away games in regulation time this season.
Trends
Ставка Tampa IT under 3.5 goals
In the last 3 games, New Jersey conceded no more than 3 goals.
Ставка 1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In 3 out of 5 head-to-head games, more than one goal was scored in the first 20 minutes.
Tip and bets
We believe that New Jersey have a slight edge in this matchup. First of all, they are in better form than the visiting team. Secondly, Tampa have been disappointing on road trips of late.
Our prediction - handicap (0) to New Jersey
We doubt this game will have more than six goals. Both teams are strong on defense, and the Devils have conceded no more than three goals in their last three games. Take the under.
Second bet - total under 6.5 goals
