LiontipsToronto vs New Jersey. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (March 24, 2022).
Command Analysis
Toronto are in 6th place in the Eastern Conference table with a total of 83 points. For quite a long time now, the team has been unable to mount a winning streak. At home, the Maple Leafs crushed Dallas (4:0) and prevailed over Carolina (3:2), but then they lost to Nashville (3:6) away from home.
In general, Sheldon Keefe's team often struggles against the leaders, but at home they deliver solid results. The Leafs lost only seven home games in regulation. A big loss for Toronto is the goaltender Jack Campbell who is currently out with a rib injury.
New Jersey sit in the penultimate position of the Eastern Conference table. The team has significantly strengthened its line of attack, but the quality of defense and goaltenders leave much to be desired. The Devils suffered four consecutive defeats in their last games.
The lost at Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton with the same score of 3:6, and could not cope with the Rangers at home. The Devils show poor results on their travels and celebrated success in regulation on just six occasions. On average, they conceded four goals per game. Also, New Jersey have one of the worst power play conversion rate - only 17.7% .
Trends
СтавкаIT Toronto over 3.5 goals
Toronto have scored over 3 goals in their last 5 games against New Jersey.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In the previous 5 games between the clubs, more than one goal was scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
Toronto should get a landslide victory in the upcoming game. The Devils are in poor form, moreover, they are tired. The Maple Leafs, on the contrary, had three days to rest. On top of that, the hosts have superior quality in each line.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1.5) to Toronto
Large number of goals were scored in previous games between these two clubs. With Campbell injured, Toronto concede a lot, and New Jersey rarely allow less than four goals away from home.
Second bet - total over 6.5 goals
