Carolina Hurricanes vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction: We have Carolina as the favorite

Prediction for the NHL Carolina Hurricanes vs Tampa Bay Lightning match will occur on March 12. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Carolina Hurricanes

Things are finally looking up for Carolina. The Hurricanes are not having their best season, with many misfires, but they are still winning more on the road. The result is a solid fourth place in the East and 80 points. The Hurricanes have been on a roll of late, winning four in a row. In the last two home-and-home series, Carolina beat Boston (3-2) and Winnipeg (4-2).

Tampa Bay Lightning

Tampa Bay has the same results. The Lightning is allowing many misfires in the current campaign. They sit fifth in the Eastern Conference standings with 78 points and could well catch up with their fourth-placed opponents by the end of this battle. The Lightning are on an incredible run of eight straight wins but have only won twice in their last four games. The day before, Tampa Bay surprised Boston with a 4-0 win.

H2H Stats

Carolina and Tampa Bay have met twice this season, with the Lightning coming out on top both times.

Expert Betting Tips

We agree with the bookmakers and have Carolina as the favorite in this game. The Hurricanes have been on a roll of late, winning four in a row, and their opponents have not been underdogs. The Hurricanes also have a home-and-home series where they will be keen to please the fans in Raleigh. But Tampa Bay beat Boston 4-0 the night before, and that was an unexpected defeat that could knock the Lightning out of contention.