LiontipsEdmonton vs. Tampa Bay. NHL match prediction and bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Edmonton is currently in eighth place in the Western Conference and has 30 points. The team may find itself outside the playoff zone in the event of a series of unsuccessful performances, so it needs to step up in the near future to avoid this. Incidentally, it has looked pretty good lately and was able to win five victories in six games. After the victory over Colorado (4:1), the Oilers, of course, lost to Vegas (0:1), but then proved their superiority on home ice over both Columbus (6:3) and St. Louis with a score of 4:2.
At the same time, the Oilers returned to the efficiency they had last season, and they began to quite often open up the opponents' defense at least three or four times. In the last match with the "Nots", Chris Knobloch team played well both at even strength and in the 5x4 format. Let recall that he managed to take advantage of the only attempt in the majority, and Zach Hyman converted it.
Connor McDavid also continues to earn scoring points on a regular basis, having earned points in the goal+pass system in seven of the previous eight games. It should be emphasized that Edmonton still looks most powerful in the second game segment, in which it currently has a 32:22 ratio of goals scored and goals conceded. The club makes good use of the additional open space and makes long passes under the blue line, “cutting” the opponent’s defense.
Disqualifications and injuries
Kane and Arvidsson will not be able to play in the upcoming match.
Interesting trends for betting
- Edmonton averages 32 shots on goal
The Oilers often threaten the opponent goal and are one of the most "shooting" teams in the league.
- Edmonton wins 54.5% of faceoffs
The club remains one of the best in the championship in this indicator
Current form
Tampa is in seventh place in the Eastern Conference and is gradually improving its position. The team this season, of course, does not look as strong as last year, but should still easily get into the playoffs, because it has a strong roster by league standards. Now it is actively trying to get into optimal shape and celebrated success in three previous meetings out of four. After a victory over Nashville (3:2 OT), the Lightning still lost to Toronto (5:3), but then crushed San Jose at home (8:1) and dealt with Vancouver on the road in the fight with a score of 4:2.
In many previous matches, the Bolts have been good at scoring and making good use of their chances. Notably, in the matchup with the Canucks, they scored two goals in the 5v4 format. Overall, the club has been distinguished by its excellent power play throughout the season and ranks seventh in the league in this indicator, with a power play percentage of exactly 26%.
Nikita Kucherov is also trying to keep up the pace, having scored points in the last four games and currently ranks eighth on the NHL list of leading scorers, having earned a total of 37 points in the goal+pass system. Brayden Point is helping him with this, as he is good at finishing and is not accidentally the leading sniper on the roster.
Disqualifications and injuries
Cirelli and Cernak will not play in the upcoming match due to injuries.
Interesting trends for betting
- Tampa Bay is averaging 8.4 penalty minutes per game.
Typically a team breaks the rules at least four times per game.
- Tampa Bay has a 33-18 goal-to-goal ratio in the first period.
The Bolts are playing at a high level in the opening twenty minutes and often score goals in it
Trends
Bet 1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In four out of five matches between the clubs, the first period was productive
1.80Bet 2nd period: away team win
In three out of four matches, the visitors achieved success in the second period
2.90Tip and bets
In our opinion, Tampa is currently in no way inferior to its opponent, and in this confrontation we would start from the coefficient. Plus, the Lightning are now almost in their best condition for the entire season and continue to show quality play. For Edmonton, the Bolts are a very unpleasant and inconvenient opponent, because it is no coincidence that the Oilers often lost to them within 60 minutes. If the visitors manage to play more disciplined defense, they will certainly deal with the Oilers this time too.
We bet on Tampa to win with a handicap (0) for 2.15
Bet on individual total
Tampa has been very productive in most previous cases and has opened up the opponents' defense at least three times. In four out of five games, the Lightning have also scored at least three goals. It is known that Edmonton has problems with defense in games with its opponent and almost always allows it to score a lot. It is also worth remembering that Cooper team makes excellent use of the opportunity to score a puck in the majority.
We bet on Tampa individual total over 2.5 goals for 1.65
Total Bet
The last matches between the clubs were spectacular and were tense but productive. The teams are not shy about playing on opposite courses and are not afraid to miss an extra puck. Both Tampa and Edmonton have a powerful attack line and use their moments well. It is quite possible that they will play the upcoming confrontation in a similar vein, and we will be able to enjoy no less than six goals scored.
We take the total over 5.5 pucks for 1.50
