LiontipsToronto vs Edmonton. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (January 6, 2021).
Command Analysis
Toronto are one of the top-6 teams in the Eastern Conference, and they are in 3rd place in their division. The Maple Leafs are showing solid results this season and currently are enjoying a three-game winning streak. Before the break, the Leafs defeated Edmonton (5:1) away, and a few days ago they crushed Ottawa (6:0).
Sheldon Keefe has one of the strongest attacking lines in the league. His charges usually score three or more goals per game. Auston Matthews, the top scorer for the Leafs, has tested negative for COVID and will be returning to the line-up.
Edmonton are still slumping, and if they don't improve their performance soon, they will lose their spot in the playoffs zone. The Oilers played four games after the break, and they lost all of them. They yielded to New Jersey (5:6 ОТ) and the Islanders (2:3 ОТ) outside regulation, and got crushed by the Rangers (1:4) in the last outing.
Almost all of the Oilers' players have recovered and are back in the ranks, but their goalies continue to make a large number of mistakes. Edmonton are one of the most-conceding clubs in the league.
Trends
СтавкаToronto IT over 3.5 goals
Toronto scored more than 3 goals in their last 5 games.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In 4 out of 5 games of Toronto, more than one goal was scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
Toronto are on top form. They are on a winning streak, and have a great chance to extend it, since their top scorer Auston Matthews will be returning in the upcoming game. Edmonton, on the other hand, suffered four defeats in a row, and we doubt they will be able to put up a fight against the hosts.
Our prediction - Toronto to win
We believe that a large number of goals will be scored in the upcoming fixture. Both sides usually play open hockey, and Edmonton are conceding a lot of late. In the previous meeting of these two clubs, the Leafs scored five goals against the Oilers. We suggest playing the individual total of the hosts.
Second wager - Toronto IT over 3.5 goals
