LiontipsToronto vs New Jersey. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (November 18, 2022).
Command Analysis
Toronto are currently in 5th place in the Eastern Conference standings with 21 points to their name. The team struggles to mount a winning streak, generally they don't get more than two victories in a row. After a 2:4 defeat to Pittsburgh, Sheldon Keefe's men overcame Vancouver (3:2) and served their revenge to the Pens (5:2). The Maple Leafs aren't very reliable on defense, but they convert 25.9% of their power play opportunities.
New Jersey have been excellent so far this season. Last year, the team was already showing some quality hockey, but few people could have predicted that they become one of the leaders in the East. Currently, the Devils are in 2nd place, just two points behind Boston. The team is on a ten-game winning streak, they have one of the best attacks in the league and average four goals per game. Lindy Ruff's charges play positional hockey and their best periods and first and third.
Trends
СтавкаIT New Jersey over 2.5 goals
On average, the Devils score over 3 goals per game.
Ставка1st period: over 1.5 goals
In 3 out of 5 games of the visitors, more than one goal was scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
Toronto have a good record against the Devils, but New Jersey have never been this good. We believe that the Devils will extend their winning streak and get another confident victory in this fixture.
Our prediction - New Jersey to win
It is unlikely that this game wil have fewer than six goals. Both sides have powerful offensive lines and score a lot, so take the over.
Second bet - total over 6.5 goals
