LiontipsToronto vs Arizona. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (October 18, 2022).
Command Analysis
Toronto were upset by Montreal (3:4) in the opening game of the season, but they bounced back and defeated Washington (3:2) and Ottawa (3:2) in the following two games. The Maple Leafs don't have injuries and can play all of their main stars right now. Ilya Samsonov, who has moved to Toronto from Washington, is doing a great job in goal; he made more than 20 saves in each of his games this season.
Arizona looked decent in the preseason, but they haven't delivered successful results in the regular season and risk repeating the last year's disaster, when they dropped to the bottom of the standings. After a defeat to Pittsburgh (2:6), the Coyotes lost to Boston (3:6). Additionally, the team commits many fouls and struggles to create scoring chances except on power plays.
Trends
СтавкаArizona IT over 2 goals
In 2 games out of 3, Arizona scored more than two goals.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In 3 out of 5 games of the hosts, more than one goal was scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
Toronto are the favorites to win here, but it makes more sense to back Arizona because bookmakers give much better odds for their victory. The Coyotes are an uncomfortable opponents for the Leafs and have always put up fights against them. We predict a close game.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (+2.5) to Arizona
Arizona are unreliable on defense, but they consistently score over two goals in every match. We believe that the Coyotes will be able to deliver three or more goals in the upcoming game, especially since Toronto rarely focus on their defenses.
Seocnd bet - Arizona IT over 2.5 goals
