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“Nashville” — “Carolina”: forecast for the NHL match
Carolina will try to extend their winning streak on December 24 in a game against Nashville in Tennessee. The Canes have been on the decline for a long time, but now they have improved their defense and have started to score points regularly. The Preds are gradually climbing out of the basement of the Western Conference standings, but the position of Andrew Brunette charges still cannot be called good. Who will be better in this pair? We tell you in the prediction for the confrontation
Command Analysis
Nashville Predators
USACurrent form
Nashville is still in the basement of the conference table and has only 27 points after 34 games. The team from Tennessee has shown rather weak results throughout the season and cannot produce a long winning streak. The Preds just recently lost eight games in a row, but after that they unexpectedly won in Texas against the local Dallas (4:1), but a day later they were routed by Colorado in Denver (2:5). Returning home, Andrew Brunette charges beat the Rangers dry (2:0), but a day later they could not cope with the pressure of Pittsburgh (4:5, OT), but the next day they achieved an important victory over Los Angeles (3:2, OT). The hosts were leading during the match and almost gave up points to their opponent.
Juuse Saros got his third shutout against the Cops, but failed against the Petes, so Justus Annunen was in goal for the Kings. The Finnish goalie lets in 1.67 goals per game on average, while saving 94.38% of the shots. The Predators are clearly lacking reliability in this regular season. They are letting in 3.09 goals per game this season, but they are still playing a little more reliably in Tennessee.
Roman Josi team played for a long time without their leader and captain, but now the defender has fully recovered and has already made an assist in the game against Los Angeles. Filip Forsberg has surpassed the Swiss in the list of the team top scorers, having scored 26 points (9+17).
Disqualifications and injuries
All the home team leaders are ready to play against the Hurricanes.
Interesting trends for betting
- Nashville wins 52% of faceoffs
The Predators are strong in this component and take the majority of faceoffs.
- The Predators are assessed 8.35 penalty minutes.
Nashville is not known for its good discipline and usually gets sent off at least four times per game.
Carolina Hurricanes
USACurrent form
Carolina has been showing weak results for a long period of time and has seriously worsened its position in the Eastern Conference standings. Just recently, Rod Brind'Amour charges were contenders for the lead, but now they are only in fifth place, with 43 points after 33 starts. The visitors are gradually recovering from a weak stretch at the beginning of winter. They finished their home series with victories over Columbus (4:1) and the Islanders (4:0), and on the road they managed to lose to Washington (1:3) and win a comeback victory in New York (3:1). The match against the Rangers began for the Hurricanes with a quick missed goal, but they quickly got down to business and responded with three accurate shots.
The Hurricanes have become more reliable in defense and have conceded only five goals in the previous four games. Petr Kochetkov remains the visiting team starting goalie with a 90.29% save percentage. The Russian has not always been good during this regular season, but he has now found good form and made two assists in the match against the Cops.
Martin Necas was recently the leader of the league top scorers. Now the Czech forward has 44 points (14+30) and could leave the top ten most productive NHL players in the very near future.
Disqualifications and injuries
Frederik Andersen, Jesper Fast and Jack Drury will not be in Tennessee this Tuesday.
Interesting trends for betting
- Carolina averages 7.09 penalty minutes
The Canes show poor discipline and often get sent off on "even" ground.
- The Hurricanes have a 34-23 lead in goals scored and goals allowed in the first period.
The visitors play strongly in the opening period and rarely give up the advantage.
Trends
Bet 1st period: total under 1.5 goals
In four of Nashville five games, the first period was scoreless.
1.95Bet 3rd period: Carolina will score
The Canes have scored in the third period in three of four games.
1.40Tip and bets
Nashville is gradually coming to its senses, and Roman Josi return to action should improve the Preds' results over the long haul. However, the hosts lack offensive sharpness and still score very little. Carolina is ready to fight for the leadership in the East. Yes, Rod Brin'damour charges have become worse at converting their chances, but Petr Kochetkov is in good shape, and even makes assists. We think that the Hurricanes will be better than their opponents and will take two points from Tennessee.
Prediction - Carolina wins the match for 1.68
Bet on individual total
Nashville remains one of the worst teams in the league in terms of offense. On average, the Predators score a modest 2.32 goals per game, and this time they will have to compete with Carolina reliable defense. The visitors have stopped failing in defense and the visiting goalie has gotten into good shape. It is hard to believe that the home team will make more than three accurate shots.
We bet on Nashville individual total under three goals with odds of 1.53
Total Bet
Nashville rarely scores games. Lately, it has started scoring more and has become more entertaining, but we don't expect a lot of goals in the game against Carolina. The Hurricanes have started to concede less, but they have problems up front. Let bet on the total under goals scored.
We take the total under six goals with a coefficient of 1.70
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