LiontipsTampa Bay vs Detroit. NHL Match Prediction and Bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Tampa Bay played three away games, in which they did not show their best. In the first game, the team met with New Jersey and was unable to show an active game in attack, making only 25 shots in three periods. However, thanks to a goal by Kucherov, the Lightning were able to tie the score and transfer the game to overtime. But in extra time, forward Paul received a penalty, which was a critical mistake and led to a defeat with a score of 2:3. Then the team went to visit Pittsburgh and this time was able to rehabilitate themselves in front of the fans, defeating the Penguins with a difference of three goals (5:2). However, this time the club made even fewer shots at the Penguins' goal. Forward Kucherov showed an excellent game, scoring twice and giving an assist.
It seemed that the Lightning would be able to give a worthy rebuff to Boston, but this time there were problems in defense. Already in the first period, the opponent took a two-goal advantage, and by the beginning of the second period, they increased it to four goals. The Lightning were unable to return to the game, and towards the end they conceded two more goals, but this time into an empty net. Goalkeeper Vasilevsky reflected only 75% of the shots, which indicates that he is not in the best shape. Returning to the home arena, the club fought with the obvious underdog, Anaheim, and with great difficulty snatched victory in a shootout (4:3). Once again, Tampa defense looked very unreliable and allowed the Ducks to easily enter their zone and make shots, which almost led to another failure. Despite a slight decline, the Lightning confidently occupy the sixth line in the Eastern Conference table, having 51 points.
Disqualifications and injuries
Tampa doesn't have any serious problems with its roster. Only Moser and Cernak are in the infirmary.
Interesting trends for betting
- Tampa Bay averages 3.7 goals per game.
The team continues to be one of the most productive in the league.
- The Lightning converted 26% of their power play attempts.
The team is also doing well in terms of realizing its numerical superiority.
Current form
Detroit has been in great shape for a long time and even managed to earn a winning streak of eight games in a row. The team played a four-game home series, which began with a tough win over Ottawa in overtime (3:2). The Red Wings created many dangerous moments in the opponent zone, but there were problems with their implementation, which almost led to defeat. But in the next two games, the club showed its attacking potential to the fullest, winning confidently over Chicago (5:3), and also crushing Seattle with a score of 6:2. Forward Kane showed an excellent game, scoring five points in both games.
True, in the final match of the home series, the Wings were unable to show their best side and suffered an unexpected defeat from San Jose with a score of 3:6, thereby interrupting their long winning streak. The team clearly underestimated the opponent, and goalie Husso also showed his worst side, reflecting only 78% of the shots. It is impossible not to note the weak play of the team in unequal compositions, first they missed a puck in the majority, and then allowed the opponent to realize the numerical superiority. Detroit was able to rehabilitate in front of the fans already on the road, where they confidently dealt with a much more powerful opponent, in the person of Florida, defeating the Panthers with a difference of three goals (5:2). The most productive was forward Larkin, who scored twice and gave an assist. It is worth noting that even such a number of victories has not yet allowed the Red Wings to rise to the playoff zone, since the team started the season very poorly. At the moment, McLellan team is in 11th place in the Eastern Conference standings.
Disqualifications and injuries
Petrie will definitely not be able to take part in the upcoming fight. Lyon is also in question.
Interesting trends for betting
- Detroit is allowing an average of 3.2 goals per game.
The wings' main problem remains their weak defensive play.
- The Red Wings average 6.3 penalty minutes per game.
But the team is distinguished by excellent discipline and very rarely gets sent off.
Trends
Bet First Goal: Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay has opened the scoring in four of the six head-to-head games
1.66Goal in each period bet - no
In three out of four head-to-head games, the teams failed to score a goal in each period.
2.57Tip and bets
Oddly enough, Tampa Bay is a clear favorite in the upcoming match, despite the fact that the team is not in the best shape. As you can see, the club is showing an unstable game and is achieving success with great difficulty. But, despite these facts, bookmakers give a huge coefficient for Detroit victory, which is definitely worth taking advantage of. Indeed, at the moment the wings are in excellent shape, and since the start of the regular championship the club has not achieved such success. We believe that the guests will be able to take advantage of their competitor problems and will definitely not lose in regular time.
Our prediction: Detroit will not lose in 2.03
Bet on total
The upcoming match also promises to be very productive. Tampa Bay relies on the attacking line and often forgets about defense, allowing their opponents to realize their full potential. Considering Detroit form, they are quite capable of taking advantage of their opponent defensive lapses. So, as a second bet, we choose total over.
Betting Tip - total over 5.5 goals for 1.73
Bet on the outcome of the first period
It is also worth noting the fact that recently the Lightning often have difficulties at the beginning of the match and cannot gain an advantage in the starting segment, even playing at home.
Prediction - Detroit will not lose in the first period at 1.55
