LiontipsToronto vs Montreal. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (May 9, 2021).
Command Analysis
Toronto remain the leader in the Northern Division with a total of 74 points. The team has given the best performance in many respects, including the number of scored and conceded goals. The Leafs have been successful in their last six out of seven games, losing only an away game against Montreal in overtime (2:3).
But in the return match, Toronto dominated the game, scored two fast goals, and practically crushed their opponent already in the first period. We would like to point out, that on the home court the team suffered only seven defeats in regulation time out of 27 games played.
Montreal are fourth in the standings with 57 points in the asset. The team just can't get on a winning streak. Sure, they won three games in a row recently, but then they couldn't build on that success and lost to Ottawa (1: 5) away, and then lost again - to Toronto.
Despite this, the Canadiens have already secured their way into the playoffs and are likely to face the Leafs in the first round. To tell the truth, their chances of getting any further are small, they just lack the stability that their opponents have.
Trends
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5
More than one goal was scored in the first period in four head-to-head games out of five.
Ставка2nd period: Toronto to score
In their last four games out of five, Toronto scored in the second period.
Tip and bets
In the previous game, Toronto showed that they are extremely motivated to fight against Montreal. Away, the Canadiens show mediocre results, while the Leafs, on the contrary, rarely lose at home. Based on these stats, we suggest placing a bet on the win for the hosts.
Our first bet is Toronto to win.
The last game between the clubs was high-scoring, but that is more of an exception from the rule. Usually, they don't score so many goals in head-to-head matches. We don't think that this will be an open game.
Second wager - total under 6 goals.
