LiontipsToronto vs Ottawa. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (October 17, 2021).
Command Analysis
The Toronto Maple Leafs have already played two games in the regular season. In one of them, the Leafs defeated the Canadiens at home with a score of 2:1, but in the next round, they lost to Ottawa (2:3). The Leafs conceded three unanswered goals in the first period and failed to level the score in regulation time (2:3). Sheldon Keefe's charges scored both of their goals while having man advantage.
Auston Matthews is still recovering from his surgery, and we will not see him play in the upcoming game.
The Ottawa Senators were considered an outsider in the game against Toronto but managed to upset the Leafs even in a less powerful lineup. The Senators scored three goals in the first period and kept the advantage for the entire second period. Ottawa conceded 2 goals in the last 20 minutes, but that was not enough to defeat them.
Anton Forsberg had a fantastic game. He saved a total of 44 shots. But D.J. Smith's charges have always experienced problems away from home, so it will be interesting to see how the team performs in the return match.
Trends
СтавкаOttawa IT under 2.5 goals
In 3 out of 4 games against Ottawa, Toronto conceded under 3 goals.
Ставка3rd period: Toronto to score
In 4 out of 5 games against the Senators, the Leafs scored in the third period.
Tip and bets
In the last match against Ottawa, Toronto only switched on in the last ten minutes of the third period. Throughout the match, the Leafs were active in the opponent's zone, and the Senators could only rely on the actions of Anton Forsberg. We think that Keefe's men will be able to get revenge for the defeat in the previous game.
Our prediction - Toronto to win
The last games between these teams were not very productive, although both sides prefer to build their game through the attack. Considering that Toronto love to put on a show at home, we suggest playing the total over.
Second wager - total over 5.5 goals
