World Champs:Slovakia vs Kazakhstan -by moah

Ok.Here is prediction with great value in my opinion as improving Slovaks take on Kazachstan.

The bet is all about Richard Panik, upcoming Slovak star aged just 19.Panik began this Championship on the fourth line, getting limited ice time against Russians in the first two periods.However,he was given more space in the third and put on some impressive moves,at times confusing the well balanced Russian defense.At this point it became clear that the young Slovak will play vital part in his teams campaing.And the confirmation came in very next game,where Richard contributed with two important assist,helping the team to a 4-2 win over Belarus.It was not only the two points he picked up, but the general impression from a hard working and highly determined performance.He is type of a player to take on and football like dribble couple of defenders, creating solid opportunities in front of the goal.Given that he now plays on the first line, there will be a lot of ice time opportunity versus the Kazachs side – I expect around 18 minutes on the ice.His role will be clear – twist and turn the opponent defense,creating goal chances for him and his team mates as well.Here we must consider rather weak opponent,which will be highly tested against such skill.As Kazachstan fail 2-5 against Belarus and 1-4 to the Russians we saw in both matches what troubles cause skilled players to their defense.Also,the result against Russians is rather modest, as the Zbornaja played with perhaps 50 percent of their abilities.

This is a game which should see Slovaks put on the best performance of the Championships so far,simply outskating and outdoing Kazachs.Win should not be questioned here as the quality difference is too obvious.Richard Panik should fly on the ice, full of confidence after the first two matches.He has plenty of skill,high morale and could even record his first goal of the Championship.At the odds of 1.65, this is great chance to make some money.Slovakia to take this with 5-1.

Pick : Richard Panik to collect point