LiontipsToronto vs Detroit. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (October 31, 2021).
Command Analysis
Last year, the Toronto Maple Leafslooked very confident and consistently occupied the first line in their division. But after the first eight games of the new season, the Leafs have only three victories. Until Thursday, Toronto were on a losing streak of four games.
After two crushing defeats from Pittsburgh (1:7) and Carolina (1:4), the Leafs finally managed get a win against Chicago in overtime (3:2 OT). In that game, Sheldon Keefe's charges came back from losing 0:2. The Maple Leafs show poor play on the offensive, having scored on average only 2 goals per game.
The Detroit Red Wings have delivered slightly better results than their hosts. The Wings defeated Chicago (6:3) and Washington (3:2 OT) away from home, but in the last match against Florida, they yielded in overtime (2:3 OT).
Jeff Blashill's squad found the Panthers' weakness and managed to level the score in regulation, but we can't say that Detroit have been particularly productive on the offensive. The Red Wings average three goals per game, which is a decent, but not exceptional performance.
Trends
СтавкаToronto IT over 3 goals
In 4 previous games against Detroit, Toronto scored more than three goals.
Ставка2nd period: Toronto to win
In the last 5 games against Detroit, Toronto won the second period
Tip and bets
Toronto are not in their best form, but should feel more confident after a strong-willed victory over Chicago. Detroit will play their second away game in two days, so they will probably be quite tired. The hosts hold an advantage in the head-to-head, and we think that today they have a better chance of winning.
Our prediction - Toronto to win
Toronto have conceded too many goals in the last matches, so they will try to act carefully on the defensive. Detroit aren't among those teams that always chalk up a large number of goals, so we suggest betting on the total under.
Second wager - total under 6.5 goals
