Carolina Hurricanes vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction: Carolina will be able to add two points

Prediction for the NHL Carolina Hurricanes vs Tampa Bay Lightning match, which will take place on March 5. Check the team conditions and choose several betting options.

Carolina has scored two out of six possible points in the past three games. First, the Hurricanes lost rather stupidly to Anaheim with a score of 2:3. Then they failed to cope with Vegas (2:3). The series of failures was interrupted in the last game, beating one of the outsiders of the NHL - Arizona (6:1). It should be noted that the Hurricanes are now fighting for leadership in the Metropolitan Division, and so far successfully. They are ahead of second-place New Jersey by two points.

Tampa Bay can't boast much in the way of results lately. They have a four-game winning streak, with a combined score of 11:21, one of the worst in the East in that period. They have secured a comfortable lead over fourth-ranked Buffalo in the Atlantic Division standings. The difference between the rivals is 11 points.

Carolina, in front of its stands, shows excellent results. Thus, in the last ten games, they have eight wins and only two losses, while Tampa Bay - has three wins and seven defeats. It is also worth noting that the Lightning has not known a win over the Hurricanes in their arena since June 2021. Overall, we believe Carolina will be able to add two points to their lead. As reinsurance, we recommend playing on them not to lose, strengthening the odds with the total over.