Pittsburgh vs Tampa: prediction for the NHL fixture
Pittsburgh and Tampa will lock horns in the NHL action on October 27. What to expect from this game? Our answer is in the prediction below.

Command Analysis

Pittsburgh Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins have a series of home games, which they started with a crushing victory over Chicago (5:2). The Pens' offensive line looked amazing in that game, especially the forwards McGinn and O'Connor, who each scored a goal and gave an assist.
In the following game, Pittsburgh lost to Dallas in a penalty shootout (1:2 P), and then left no chance for Toronto (7:1).

Tampa Bay Lightning

The Tampa Bay Lightning are on a losing streak of three games, which is an underwhelming start for the Stanley Cup winner. The Lightning lost at home to Florida (1:4) and were less fortunate in the shootout against Columbus. Tampa's goalie Vasilevsky had a poor game and saved only 88% of the shots.
After that, the Lightning traveled to Buffalo, where they suffered a crushing defeat (1:5). This time, the goal was defended by Elliott, who was also unreliable.
Trends
СтавкаGoal in each period - no
In 2 head-to-head games in a row, the teams failed to score in each period.

Ставка1st goal: Pittsburgh
In the last 2 head-to-head games, the Penguins scored first.

Tip and bets
At the moment, Pittsburgh look much stronger than Tampa. The Lightning are in terrible form and continue to lose points in every game. The Penguins will be playing at the home court, which makes their chances of success even higher.
Our prediction - Pittsburgh to win with a handicap (0)
The clubs usually score a lot in head-to-head matches. Plus, Tampa are particularly weak on the defensive at the start of the season.
Second bet - total over 5.5 goals