LiontipsColumbus vs Toronto. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (February 22, 2022).
Command Analysis
After a crushing defeat to Calgary (2:6), Columbusmade a quick recovery and left no chance to Chicago (7:4). Forward Patrick Laine had an excellent game and netted a hat-trick.
The Blue Jackets built on their success in the following game against Buffalo (7:3). Two of the seven goals were scored by defenceman Dean Kukan, who also gave an assist. Currently the Jackets are in 10th place in the East with a total of 51 points.
Toronto, on the other hand, lost two games in a row. First, they suffered a bitter defeat to Montreal (2:5). Goalie Petr Mrazek had a terrible game and managed to save only 79% of shots.
Before that, the Maple Leafs lost to St. Louis. They allowed the opponents to create too many scoring chances - the defensive line of the Leafs has been delivering subpar performances in recent games.
Trends
СтавкаGoal in each period - yes
In 3 head-to-head games out of 4, the teams scored in each period.
Ставка1st period: total under 1.5 goals
In 4 head-to-head games out of 5, no more than one goal was scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
Columbus are in decent form, while Toronto have started slumping and often lose points to much weaker teams. We will be backing the home team here.
Our prediction - Columbus to not lose
The two sides often demonstrate high performance in head-to-head games, plus Toronto have serious problems on the defensive. We suggest taking the over.
Second wager - total over 6 goals
