LiontipsToronto vs Buffalo. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (March 3, 2022).
Command Analysis
Toronto are delivering solid results and have climbed onto the 4th line of the Eastern Conference table. The Maple Leafs have earned 74 points and will be able to top the standings if they keep demonstrating quality performance. At the moment, the Leafs are on a three-game winning streak.
The Leafs defeated Minnesota (3:1) at home and then beat Detroit (10:7) and Washington (5:3) away. Sheldon Keefe's side can't boast a very reliable defensive line and today's hosts concede a lot, but at the same time, they are formidable in attack. On average, the Maple Leafs score four goals per game at home.
Buffalo are in the second-to-last place in the East. The Sabres are on a six-game losing streak. In the last three outings, they suffered defeat to Montreal (0:4), St. Louis (3:5) and Dallas (2:4).
The Sabres have one of the worst defenses in the NHL and on average concede four goals per game. They also recored only six regulation-time wins away from home.
Trends
СтавкаIT Toronto over 3.5 goals
Toronto scored more than 3 goals in their last 3 games.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In 3 out of 5 games of Toronto, more than one goal was scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
Toronto are on a winning streak and have a good chance to top the conference, so they shouldn't lose points in a game against the clear outsiders. Buffalo are in terrible form and we don't think they will be able to put up a fight.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1.5) to Toronto
Head-to-head games are often high-scoring, and in the previous game between the two sides, the opponents scored a total of nine goals. We will be taking the total over here.
Second bet - total over 6 goals
