LiontipsToronto vs San Jose. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (December 1, 2022).
Command Analysis
Toronto were off to a slow start to this season, but they have found their form and now are among the leaders in the East. Currently, the Maple Leafs have a winning streak of four games. In the last three matches, they defeated such strong opponents as Minnesota (4:3), Pittsburgh (4:1), and Detroit (4:2). This season, Sheldon Keefe's charges are very disciplined on defense and act carefully in their own zone. Toronto rarely concede more than two goals per game.
San Jose, on the other hand, are in 13th place in the West, and it looks like they won't be able to make it to the playoffs this season. The Sharks often lose several game sin a row and struggle to earn points. However, in the last two games, San Jose delivered good results. They put up a fight against Vancouver and eked out a point in overtime (3:4 ОТ), and also crushed Montreal with a score of 4:0. On average, the Sharks concede at least three goals per game, mostly in the last period.
Trends
СтавкаIT San Jose under 2.5 goals
In 4 out of 5 games, the hosts conceded fewer than 3 goals.
Ставка1st period: Toronto to win
In the previous 4 games, Toronto won the first period.
Tip and bets
Toronto are on top form and should get an easy victory over one of the outsiders at their home arena. In the last four games, the Leafs won in regulation, and we think they will extend this streak tonight.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1.5) to Toronto
San Jose rarely score a lot in away games. Toronto have a very strong defensive line, and we are convinced they won't let the Sharks score more than twice.
Second bet - San Jose IT under 2.5 goals
