LiontipsTampa Bay vs Vancouver. NHL match prediction and bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Tampa Bay had a far from successful preseason, in which they were unable to consistently win, and in just six games the team managed to snatch two victories, both against Florida with scores of 8:7 and 3:1, respectively. The Lightning main problem in the friendly games was their low attacking performance, which is completely unusual for the club. On average, the Lightning scored only 2.3 goals per game, which is one of the worst indicators among all teams.
However, in the regular championship itself, Tampa managed to start with a victory, and over a very serious opponent in the person of Carolina (4:1). Once again, the club leading scorer Nikita Kucherov made the result with his own hands, scoring a hat trick and also giving an assist. It is also impossible not to mention goalkeeper Vasilevsky, who missed only one puck.
Disqualifications and injuries
Tampa Bay has no problems with its roster. Almost all players are in the lineup, and only forward Issimont will not play in the upcoming match.
Interesting trends for betting
- Tampa Bay scored just 2.3 goals per game in the preseason.
The Lightning were very productive last season, but the team has not been able to show it again.
- On average, the Lightning were penalized 3.6 times per game.
Tampa boasts a disciplined game and rarely breaks the rules.
Current form
Vancouver refused to make any major changes to its roster in the off-season, and it seemed that the team would be able to confidently start the new season thanks to this, but this did not happen. The Canucks showed a weak game even within the pre-season training, winning only three out of six possible, and in the opening game of the regular championship at home they had to suffer a defeat to Calgary in overtime (5:6). The defensive line did not play very well, but the worst was goaltender Shilov, who stopped only 76% of the shots.
Continuing to play at home, the "killers" were unable to rehabilitate themselves in front of the fans, losing to another not very serious opponent in the person of "Philadelphia", but this time in a series of shootouts (2:3). The problems with creating moments in attack were not compensated by their high implementation, as in the match with the "Flames", and in total they managed to make 26 shots on goal. It is also worth noting that this time the goal was defended by Lankinen, who played much better than his teammate.
Disqualifications and injuries
It worth noting that Vancouver has some serious roster problems. Starting goalie Demko has still not recovered from an injury, and Joshua, Poolman and Myers are also in the infirmary.
Interesting trends for betting
- The Canucks are averaging just 25 shots per game.
Vancouver has serious problems in attack at the start of the season, the team looks pale and has not yet been able to fully realize its serious potential.
- The Killer Whales won 55.5% of their faceoffs
Vancouver has a strong play at the dot, which allows them to consistently get the puck first after the whistle.
Trends
Bet First Goal: Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay has opened the scoring in four of the five head-to-head games
1.83Goal in each period bet - yes
In three of the four head-to-head matches, the teams scored a goal in each period
1.45Tip and bets
Tampa Bay is the favorite in the upcoming match for several reasons. Firstly, the team approached the new season in better shape than Vancouver, and has already managed to please fans with an away victory. Secondly, the Lightning returned to their home arena, where, with the support of their fans, they have an even greater chance of success. It is also worth noting that the Canucks have serious problems creating dangerous moments in attack, which will be a serious problem for them. We cannot ignore the injured players of the club. Considering all factors, we suggest betting in favor of the home team.
Our prediction is Tampa Bay victory in the match at 1.79
Bet on total
Even despite the teams' lackluster performance in the preseason, they have a very strong attacking line and consistently score a large number of goals in head-to-head encounters, which they can repeat again.
Forecast - total over six goals for 1.85
Bet on the outcome of the first period
In the first period, Tampa Bay has an excellent chance to gain an advantage due to the fact that the team will be playing on its home court, where it has consistently shown its best side.
Prediction - Tampa Bay win in the first period with a handicap of (0) for 1.76
