LiontipsToronto vs Buffalo. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (April 13, 2022).
Command Analysis
Toronto have earned 100 points and are in the top-3 in the Eastern Conference. The team celebrated success in seven of the last eight games. They only yielded to Florida in overtime (6:7 OT).
After that defeat, the Maple Leafs prevailed over Dallas (4:3 OT) and Montreal (3:2). Usually the Leafs score more than three goals per game, but they concede a lot, too. The top scorer for Toronto is Auston Matthews, who has chalked up 99 points this season.
Buffalo looked decent in the end of March and the beggining of April, sometimes snatching points from stronger teams. But in the last three games, the Sabres faced really powerful opponents and suffered three regulation-time defeats. The team lost to Carolina (3:5), Florida (3:4), and Tampa (0:5).
Don Granato's side recorded only eight victories in regulation on their travels. The Sabres can't finish the regular season anywhere near the playoffs zone but might want to fight for the 11th line.
Trends
Buffalo have scored more than 2 goals in their last 5 games against Toronto.
Toronto have scored more than 1 goal in the first period in their last 4 games.
Tip and bets
Toronto are a better team on paper, but Buffalo beat them in regulation in their last two meetings which took place last month. The Leafs have defensive problems and often lose to outsiders, so we will be backing the visitors in this fixture.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (+2.5) to Buffalo
The Sabres scored more than two goals in the last games against Toronto. In general, Buffalo demonstrate high performance, that is why we suggest playing their individual total.
Second wager - Buffalo IT over 2.5 goals
