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Rangers vs Tampa: prediction for the NHL game
The Rangers welcome the last year's Stanley Cup winners to New York for the National Hockey League match on January 2. Look out for our predictions for this game in the article below.
Command Analysis
New York Rangers
USAThe Rangers have been very convincing in the first third of the regular season. After 32 games, New York have 44 points to their name and sit in the 5th position in the Eastern Conference table. Gerard Gallant's men are losing three points to the current leader. The Rangers just lost to Tampa Bay in a shootout yesterday, and they will be looking to get revenge in the upcoming fixture.
Tampa Bay Lightning
USATampa Bayare the leaders in the Eastern Conference, but the competition is very tight and the Lightning don't have a big handicap against their direct competitors. John Cooper's men didn't look stronger than the Rangers in the last game, but were more accurate in a shootout. Tonight they will strive to build on their success.
Trends
СтавкаRangers to score in 2nd period
In the last 4 games, the Rangers scored 3 goals in the second period.
Ставка2nd period: total over 1.5 goals
In the last 5 away games of Tampa, this bet played.
Tip and bets
The two clubs are almost equal in terms of quality and experience. The previous fight between the two sides demonstrated, that neither of them is willing to give in. We believe that the Rangers will try to get back at the Lightning for last night's defeat, and they have a very good chance to record a win at home, where they have looked solid this season.
Our prediction - Rangers to win
Almost every head-to-head game is intense and very physical, the two sides are unwilling to compromise and always strive to win. Both New York and Tampa have experienced defencemen and talented goalies in their rosters, and the defensive lines of these two teams are some of the strongest in the league. We think that this will be a very interesting game, but without a large number of goals.
Second wager - total under 6.5 goals
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