LiontipsMinnesota vs Toronto. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (December 5, 2021).
Command Analysis
Minnesota reached the 2nd line of the Western Conference table with a total of 33 points. The Wild are in great shape and have mounted a winning streak of five games. In the last three matches at home, they confidently defeated Tampa (4:2), Arizona (5:2), and New Jersey (5:2).
The Wild are a powerful home team: they celebrated success in 9 out of 11 games this season. On average, Minnesota score four goals per game. The most productive player for the Wild is Kirill Kaprizov, who had already scored 9 goals and given 19 assists.
Toronto are one of the two strongest teams in the East and have the same number of points as Florida (35). In the last 11 games, the team suffered only one defeat. Recently, the Maple Leafs crushed San Jose (4:1) and Anaheim (5:1) away, and at home they devastated Colorado (8:3).
The Leafs had a bit of a slow start to the season, but now Sheldon Keefe's men are on top form, and improtantly, all the leaders are in the ranks and deliver beautiful performance in every game.
Trends
СтавкаToronto IT over 3 goals
In the last 4 games, Toronto scored over 3 goals.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In 3 of the last 4 head-to-head games, more than 1 goals was scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
Toronto have been excellent of late. The Leafs are an uncomfortable opponent for Minnesota, and have upset the Wild on multiple occasions. Minnesota are also in good form, but we give an edge to the visitors here.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (0) to Toronto
We expect a proper barn-burner. Toronto are one of the highest scoring teams in their conference, and Minnesota are the most most scoring team in the West.
Second wager - total over 5.5 goals
