LiontipsWashington vs Toronto. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (April 25, 2022).
Command Analysis
Washington have already secured a ticket to the playoffs. Nevertheless, the Capitals continue to deliver good results and earned points in eight of their last nine games. In the last outing, the team beat Arizona (2:0).
Alexander Ovechkin failed to score against the Coyotes, but this was the Capitals' first clean-sheet result since the beginning of March and Vanecek's fourth shutout in the current season.
Toronto recently were on a four-game winning streak, but the Maple Leafs lost in the last two games. The team got crushed by Tampa (1:8) and yielded to Florida in overtime (2:3 OT).
The Leafs are very successful when it comes to man advantage and convert 27,2% of their power play opportunities. But Sheldon Keefe's men aren't that reliable on the defensive and will have difficulties in the playoffs.
Trends
In the last 2 games against Washington, the visitors scored more than 3 goals.
In 4 of the last 5 head-to-head games, the teams scored more than one goal in the first period.
Tip and bets
Toronto won the previous two games against Washington in regulation. Both sides have problems on the defensive, but the visitors' attack is more powerful than Washington's. Plus, the Leafs rarely lose three games straight.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (0) to Toronto
Both sides concede a lot and have good attacking records, and most of their previous matches were high-scoring. We suggest taking the over.
Second bet - total over 6.5 goals
