Tampa Bay vs Philadelphia: NHL Match Prediction
Tampa Bay Lightning
Philadelphia FlyersTampa Bay will attempt to break their three-game losing streak on November 8. This time, they face Philadelphia, who are also not in top form. Can the Lightning capitalize on their home advantage? Find the answer in our prediction, which also includes the latest betting tips.
Match announcement
Tampa Bay Lightning
USACurrent Form
Tampa Bay recently completed a four-game road series that started off very well. In the first game, they faced Colorado and left no chance for their opponent, winning decisively 5-2. By the end of the first period, the Lightning had a three-goal lead, which they continued to build on throughout the game. Notably, the team's star forward, Kucherov, contributed two assists and scored a goal. It seemed the Lightning would maintain their momentum, but that wasn't the case. They traveled to Minnesota and suffered a defeat (3-5), followed by a heavy loss to Winnipeg (4-7). Both goalkeepers, Vasilevskiy and Johansson, performed poorly, saving no more than 85% of shots. However, it's worth noting that the defensive line allowed opponents to take a large number of shots.
Next, the Lightning played in St. Louis and performed more reliably, but still didn't achieve the desired result. This time, they struggled with both creating and converting chances in attack, leading to another setback (2-3). The lost points have dropped the team to seventh place in the Eastern Conference standings, currently with 14 points.
Suspensions and Injuries
It's important to note that Tampa has no issues with their lineup. All players are available except for Brayden Point, who remains sidelined.
Interesting Betting Trends
- On average, Tampa scores 3.7 goals per game
The Lightning's hallmark remains their very active offensive play, a carryover from last season.
- The Lightning average 11 penalty minutes per game
The team still struggles with discipline, frequently committing penalties and playing shorthanded.
Philadelphia Flyers
USACurrent Form
It's safe to say that Philadelphia's season start has been disappointing. Currently, the team is at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings with only nine points. The main reason for the club's poor performance is their low scoring rate, averaging just 2.6 goals per game, which is insufficient for the NHL, especially given their unreliable defense.
After another loss, the Flyers visited Boston, where they finally managed to hold off their opponent and secured a solid 2-0 victory. Goalie Ersson played a crucial role in this success, preventing the Bruins from scoring. The team then faced St. Louis and delighted fans with another win, edging out a 2-1 victory. It seemed Philadelphia had found their rhythm and could continue performing well, but that wasn't the case. In the rematch with the Bruins, they suffered a 0-3 defeat. Following this, Tortorella's squad traveled to Carolina, where they conceded six goals, ultimately leading to another 4-6 loss. This time, goalie Kolosov couldn't handle the barrage of shots.
Suspensions and Injuries
Florida's significant losses include injured forward Alexander Barkov. Tomas Nosek also remains sidelined.
Interesting Betting Trends
- Philadelphia averages 2.6 goals per game
The main issue for the Flyers is their low scoring efficiency.
- The Flyers average 24 shots per game
It's worth noting the team's low offensive activity, which fails to offset their defensive lapses.
Trends
Bet First Goal: Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay scored first in four of the last six meetings
1.70Bet Goal in Every Period – Yes
In four of the last six meetings, teams scored in every period
1.50Tip and bets
Bookmakers see Tampa Bay as the favorite in the upcoming match, even though the team isn't in top form. Indeed, the Lightning have shown weak results on the road, but now the team is back on their home ice, where they have been performing exceptionally well this season and rarely lose, giving them a much higher chance of success. Philadelphia, on the other hand, will be playing away and is not in the best condition. We believe there's no point in taking risks, so it's better to confidently bet on the home team.
Our prediction – Tampa Bay to win at 1.92
Total Bet
Despite Philadelphia's low scoring, the upcoming match could feature a high number of goals. The Lightning favor an open, attacking style and will impose this on the Flyers.
Prediction – total over six goals at 1.87
First Period Outcome Bet
Playing at home will boost Tampa's strength and confidence, enabling them to apply significant pressure on the opponent from the start, likely giving the Lightning an edge in the opening period.
Prediction – Tampa Bay to win the first period with a handicap (0) at 1.60
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