LiontipsToronto vs Montreal. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (May 7, 2021).
Command Analysis
Toronto are the leader of the Northern Division with 72 points. The team needs to get two more wins in order to ensure they go to the playoffs from the first place. Recently the Leafs had built a five-game winning streak, but in the previous match against Montreal, they were defeated with a score of 2:3 in overtime.
After that, Sheldon Keefe's wards received a few days of rest, and, perhaps, they will look fresher than their opponent in the upcoming game. It is worth mentioning that Toronto are still the highest-scoring club in the division, so it is not difficult for them to light the lamp three or four times in a game.
Montreal secured a spot in the playoffs, although it was not easy for them. We remember how unsuccessful the first part of the season was when it seemed that Montreal are about to give away their place in the competition for the Stanley Cup to Calgary. However, they came round just in time and improved their form. In the nearest future, they can get to the third line of the standings.
But instability has plagued the Canadiens throughout this year. They developed a winning streak of three games, including the victory over Toronto, and were then crushed by Ottawa 1:5. By the way, Montreal concede the most goals of the six leading clubs in the division.
Trends
Ставка1st Period: Total Over 1.5
In three out of four head-to-head games, the teams scored more than one goal in the first period.
СтавкаMontreal: Total Under 2.5
In three out of four games against Toronto, Montreal have not scored more than twice.
Tip and bets
Toronto got a few days off after the last game against Montreal and they should be rested, while Montreal will play the second game in two days. Plus, in the last fixture, the Canadiens gave a terrible performance and were thrashed by Ottawa, so we think that the Leafs have a very good chance to get a victory.
Our prediction is Toronto to win.
Lately, Montreal have not been scoring more than two goals per game, and Toronto, at the same time, have not conceded more than two goals. In almost all recent games between the clubs, less than six goals have been scored, so we suggest betting on total under.
Second wager - total under 6 goals.
