Liontips
Carolina vs Minnesota: prediction for the NHL game
The Hurricanes and the Wild lock horns in the National Hockey League on Saturday evening. Who will get the upper hand in this game? Look out for our prediction below.
Command Analysis
Carolina Hurricanes
USACarolina are 2nd in the East at the moment and are hoping to overtake Florida and win the conference. However, the Hurricanes struggle to mount a winning streak. In the last four games, the team beat St. Louis (7:2) and Washington (6:1), and after losing to Tampa (3:4 ОТ) crushed Montreal (4:0).
Whether they're enjoying power play or defending against it, the Hurricanes rank among the top-6 most successful clubs in the NHL. At home, the Canes lost only five games in regulation this season.
Minnesota Wild
USAMinnesota are having a solid season. They won seven consecutive games at home before losing to Pittsburgh in the last outing (3:4 OT). Kirill Kaprizov scored goals in the last five games, and recently the Wild conceded more than two goals only to the Penguins.
The Wild bought Marc-Andre Fleury, one of the best and most experienced goaltenders in the NHL, so that he can help them deliver a successful performance in the playoffs.
Trends
СтавкаCarolina IT over 2.5 goals
Carolina have scored more than 2 goals against the Wild in 4 out of 5 games.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In 3 out of 5 games between the clubs, more than one goal was scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
Carolina look great this season and we are predicting their victory in the upcoming fixture. The Wild haven't defeated the Hurricanes in Raleigh in a long time, and in general they don't look as confident on road trips as they do at home.
Our prediction - Carolina to win
Both teams are high-scoring and should be able to overcome the total of 5.5 goals
Second bet - total over 5.5 goals
Upcoming matches
Read more
Tips from experts
Today tips
Betting predictions stat
