LiontipsToronto vs Tampa. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL playoffs (May 11, 2022).
Command Analysis
Toronto got a very strong opponent in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs and were expected to have problems. The team is very inconsistent - after crushing Tampa in the first game (5:2), the Maple Leafs lost 3:7, conceding five goals in the first and second periods.
Sheldon Keefe's team will probably stick to their chosen tactics and play open hockey, forcing the opponent to make mistakes. However, the Leafs aren't very reliable on defense. Their main advantage is a powerful attacking line.
Tampa Bay are the current holders of the Stanley Cup, and they surely hope to at least make it to the next round of the playoffs. The Lightning aren't as strong and motivated as they were last year, but they have a well-balanced team.
However, the defensive line isn't strong enough and Andrey Vasilevskiy doesn't get enough help from the defencemen. Despite that, Cooper's charges are good at defending against power play, which is a great advantage against Toronto.
Trends
СтавкаIT Toronto over 3 goals
Toronto scored at least 3 goals in every game so far.
Ставка3rd period: Toronto win
In the last 2 games, Toronto won the third period.
Tip and bets
The opponents are on equal footing, and it is hard to predict which team will progress to the next round. However, the Maple Leafs seemed more hungry for the trophy. We believe they will get the upper hand today, if they can deliver a solid performance in the first period.
Our prediction - Toronto to win
In the last three games, the teams scored more than six goals. The opponents are used to playing open hockey, and we expect them to overcome the total of 6.5 goals.
Second bet - total over 6.5 goals
