Carolina vs Tampa Bay: the Lightning Looks Way Better

Prediction for the NHL Carolina vs Tampa Bay match, which will take place on March 23 at 02:00. Who will be stronger? Check the teams’ conditions and expert betting tips. Several betting options are available!

Carolina has been looking very unimpressive of late. After defeating Philadelphia, the team has suffered four losses - to Pittsburgh, Toronto, Washington and the Rangers. Sure, the schedule is difficult, but the team of such a high level should at least have beaten the Capitals, but they fell by a shootout. That's why the Hurricanes' lead in the Capital One division table dissipated. Now the second-ranked Rangers are only three points behind. 

Tampa Bay has been slightly but better in recent games, with two wins and three losses. That has not helped them in the Atlantic Division. Florida, Tampa, Toronto and Boston are competing hard for higher positions, where the Lightning are currently in second place. But if they continue to show such unstable hockey, third Toronto will overtake them. In the last meeting, the Lightning lost offensively to the Rangers by one puck (1:2).

Both teams have been less than average of late, but we're going to favor Tampa. The Lightning has a better record than Carolina, which is winless in four straight games. However, we wouldn't neglect the Hurricanes completely. After all, they play in their arena, where they feel much more confident than on the road. In our opinion, Tampa Bay in the upcoming matchup at least will not lose. Prediction: a double chance for Tampa and both to score.

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