LiontipsMontreal vs Toronto. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (April 29, 2021).
Command Analysis
Montreal had a five-game away streak that kicked off with a crushing 1:4 defeat from Edmonton. The team's defense could not hold back the opponent's pressure, and they were free to create quite a lot of dangerous moments. In the return match, the Canadiens took revenge, gaining the upper hand with a score of 4:3. It is worth mentioning the great performance of the striker Andersen, who scored a double.
In all other games, the Canadiens played against Calgary, first losing twice (2:4 and 2:5), and then snatching a win (2:1). At the moment, Montreal continue to be in fourth place in the Northern Division, with 51 points.
For a long time, Toronto were on a downhill, and their losing streak reached five matches. The team was able to earn points only by losing to Vancouver and Calgary in overtime (both games ended with 2:3 OT score). All other games ended in regulation time.
The Maple Leafs ended their losing streak with a 5:3 win over Winnipeg. Striker Marner scored two goals and gave an assist. In the second match against the Jets, the Leafs again easily earned points (4:1). This time, goalkeeper Campbell stopped 96% of the shots, which is a very good performance.
Trends
СтавкаGoal in each period - no
In three out of four head-to-head games, the teams didn't score in each period.
СтавкаMarner's total over 0.5 goals
Toronto striker Marner has scored in three games in a row.
Tip and bets
Toronto must have come round after two confident victories over Winnipeg. The team was finally able to have an excellent away game. Montreal had a chance to beat the Maple Leafs while the latter were on a decline, but now it's better to go for the favorite.
Our prediction is Toronto to win.
In head-to-head matches, the teams rarely stay back and play defensive, but they don't always score more than six goals. In just one game out of five, the hockey clubs were able to score eight goals. So we'd take a chance to bet on total under.
Second wager - total under 6 goals.
