LiontipsToronto vs Pittsburgh. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (February 18, 2022).
Command Analysis
Toronto are in 6th place in the Eastern Conference standings. This season, the Maple Leafs are usually enjoying series of victores, but recently they lost to Calgary (2:5) and Vancouver (2:3) away. After that, they quickly recovered and beat Seattle with a score of 6:2.
The Leafs had a few days of rest after playing Seattle, so they are coming into the game against Pittsburgh fresh. Toronto are one of the highest-scoring clubs in the league and average 3-4 goals per game.
Pittsburgh started delivering successful results after their key players have finally found their form. Currently, the team is on a four-game winning streak. In the last two outings, the Penguins beat New Jersey (4:2) and Philadelphia (5:4 OT).
The Pens look better on road trips than at their home arena. They won 16 games in regulation away and on average netted three goals per game. Jake Guentzel is the top scorer for the Pens. He has earned a total of 51 points this season.
Trends
СтавкаPittsburgh IT over 2.5 goals
On average, Pittsburgh score at least 3 goals per game away from home.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In 4 out of 5 games between the clubs, more than one goal was scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
We are predicting a close game, since both clubs are in good form and have more or less same quality. But Pittsburgh looked slightly better in their recent games, while Toronto weren't very confident against Calgary and Vancouver. We will be backing the visitors today.
Our prediction - handicap (0) to Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh score a lot even on their travels, and Toronto often allow the opponents more than two goals. We will take the individual total of the visitors.
Second wager - Pittsburgh IT over 2.5 goals
