LiontipsToronto vs Minnesota. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (February 25, 2022).
Command Analysis
Toronto are in 6th place in the Eastern Conference table. They have been among the leaders throughout the season, but recently suffered a dip in form. The Maple Leafs are on a three-game losing streak - they lost to St. Louis (3:6), Montreal (2:5), and Columbus (3:4 OT).
Despite this, the Leafs remain the second-highest-scoring team in the conference. They average about three to four goals per game. Top-scorer Auston Matthews has already earned over 60 points.
Minnesota are currently occupying the 4th line in the East. However, they also struggle to deliver successful results lately and lost in three out of four previous matches. After a beating from Florida (2:6), they crushed Edmonton (7:3). The Wild also suffered an unexpected defeat to Ottawa (3:4).
Dean Evason's charges are much stronger at home, but even on road trips they won half of their games in regulation.
Trends
СтавкаMinnesota IT over 2.5 goals
In 3 out of 5 games against Toronto, Minnesota scored at least 3 goals.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In 3 out of 5 head-to-head games, more than one goal was scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
Both sides are in poor form and hope to get a confidence-boosting victory. We will risk betting on Minnesota's success and hedge the bet with a handicap.
Our bet - Asian handicap (+1) to Minnesota
Minnesota score a lot even on road trips and average three goals per game. Toronto aren't always reliable on the defensive, so we suggest taking the individual total of the Wild.
Second bet - Minnesota IT over 2.5 goals
