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Vancouver vs. Tampa Bay: NHL Match Prediction
Vancouver will play at home again on December 9, where they will try to continue earning points consistently. The team will host Tampa Bay, which has been showing mixed results lately. Our experts have prepared a forecast and collected the most relevant bets for you at the moment
Command Analysis
Vancouver Canucks
CanadaCurrent form
Vancouver played away for a long time, where they pleased fans with successful results and earned points in almost all matches. Only one match out of six ended in a defeat in regulation time against Pittsburgh with a score of 4:5. The Killer Whales were almost able to make a comeback in the third period, but one successful attack was missing. Goalie Shilov let them down, reflecting only 78% of the shots. The Canucks also failed to cope with Minnesota, but this time they lost in overtime (2:3). The team created many more dangerous moments in the opponent zone, but their implementation was far from the most successful. In all other matches, Tocchet charges won.
Returning to their home arena, Vancouver consolidated their success in away games, leaving no chance for Columbus, defeating the Jackets with a score of 5:2. The attack line showed an excellent game, it is difficult to even single out any of the players, since many distinguished themselves with effective actions. Goaltender Lankinen also pleased, reflecting 30 shots out of 32 in three periods. Overall, the Canucks are in optimal shape and due to this continue to rise in the Western Conference standings and are currently in fifth place with 32 points.
Disqualifications and injuries
Vancouver continues to have roster problems, with Forboth, Groneck, Miller and Poolman all in the infirmary.
Interesting trends for betting
- Vancouver averages 3.32 goals per game
The team continues to rely on the attacking line and consistently realizes its potential.
- On average, the "killer whales" receive nine penalty minutes per match.
But the club discipline is not so rosy. The Canucks break the rules too often and end up in the minority.
Tampa Bay Lightning
USACurrent form
Tampa Bay continues to be in poor shape and is having a hard time earning points. The team did not finish the home series in the best way, suffering an unfortunate 4-5 defeat to Washington. The Lightning had a significant advantage, but completely lost it in the third period and allowed the Capitals to take the lead just three minutes before the final whistle. Then the team went to visit Nashville, where they had a hard time rehabilitating themselves in front of the fans, snatching a victory in overtime (3-2). Goalie Johansson deserves praise, having reflected 94% of the shots.
Returning to their home arena, the Lightning faced a more powerful opponent in Toronto and failed to contain their pressure, suffering another defeat with a score of 3:5. This time, Vasilevsky stood in goal, and he did not play at his best. Indeed, this season, the Russian goalie has shown himself from the worst side and often fails to cope with his task. But in the match with San Jose, he managed to show his full attacking potential, defeating the obvious outsider with a difference of seven goals (8:1). The most productive was forward Point, who gave four assists. Due to its instability, Tampa is only in eighth place in the Eastern Conference standings, having only 28 points.
Disqualifications and injuries
The club most productive striker Kucherov was injured and may not be able to take part in the upcoming match. Chaffee is also in the infirmary.
Interesting trends for betting
- On average, Tampa Bay scores 3.91 goals per game.
The club remains one of the most productive in the league.
- On average, the Lightning take 28 shots per game.
The team does not show the most active game in attack, but is distinguished by a very high scoring rate.
Trends
Bet First Goal: Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay has opened the scoring in four straight head-to-head games
1.92Goal in each period bet - yes
In four out of five head-to-head matches, the teams scored a goal in each period
1.47Tip and bets
Bookmakers cannot single out a favorite in the upcoming match and give approximately equal odds for the teams to win. However, it is worth considering that Tampa Bay is not in the best shape, and has also lost one of the main forwards in the person of Kucherov, which will not have the best effect on the game of the attacking line as a whole. Vancouver, on the contrary, consistently earns points, and in addition to this, will play at home, where with the support of fans, it has an even greater chance of success. So we suggest betting on the home team.
Our prediction is Vancouver to win with a handicap of (0) at 1.92
Bet on total
In the upcoming match, one can expect a large number of goals scored, since both teams are not used to sitting back in defense, preferring open, attacking hockey, which makes the matches productive.
Forecast - total over 5.5 goals for 1.77
Bet on the outcome of the first period
Vancouver, with the home advantage, should play first and create serious problems for Tampa right from the start of the game. We believe that the Lightning may not be ready for the pressure and will allow their opponent to earn an advantage already at the end of the first period.
Prediction - Vancouver win in the first period with a handicap of (0) for 1.84
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