LiontipsToronto vs Columbus. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (December 8, 2021).
Command Analysis
Toronto are 3rd in the Eastern Conference table with 36 points in the asset. Recently, the Maple Leafs had a winning streak of five games, but they broke it by losing to Minnesota (3:4 SO) and Winnipeg (3:6).
Sheldon Keefe's men had not lost two games in a row since the end of October. The Leafs will be looking to recover at home, where this season they lost only 3 times in regulation.
Columbus have 26 points, but they can't secure a spot in the playoffs zone. The Blue Jackets lost four away games in a row, for example, in the last two fixtures they yielded to Dallas (2:3) and Washington (1:3). After that, the Jackets defeated San Jose (6:4) at home.
This season, Brad Larssen's men won just 1 away game in regulation, while conceding on average 4 goals per game. However, Columbus have one of the best defenses in the NHL.
Trends
СтавкаToronto IT over 3 goals
On average, Columbus concede four goals in away games.
Ставка2nd period: Toronto to win
In 4 out of 5 games, Toronto won the second period.
Tip and bets
Toronto are the clear favourites, because they look much more confident of late. Columbus usually don't do well and concede a lot in away matches, and they failed to earn a single point in their previous away series.
Our prediction - Toronto to win
The teams didn't score more than 6 goals in the last 10 head-to-head games. Columbus are one of the least scoring teams in the NHL, so we suggest playing the total under.
Second bet - total under 6 goals
