LiontipsToronto vs Nashville. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (January 12, 2023).
Command Analysis
Toronto are one of the leaders in the Eastern Conference. They have collected 57 points since the start of the season. In the last two games, the Maple Leafs won in regulation time. They defeated Detroit (4:1) and Philadelphia (6:2), having scored ten goals in two games. Sheldon Keefe's team does well at home, where they average three to four goals per game.
Nashville can soon make it into the top-8. The Predators are on top form - in the last three away games, they defeated Washington (3:2), Carolina (5:3), and Ottawa (3:0). Usually, the Preds score at least three goals per game. The most productive player is Filip Forsberg, who has 16 goals to his name. However, Nashville convert only 17.3% of their power play chances.
Trends
СтавкаNashville IT over 2.5 goals
In 3 out of 5 head-to-head games, Nashville scored more than 2 goals.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In the last 5 games of Toronto, there was more than 1 goal in the first period.
Tip and bets
We think that bookmakers underestimate Nashville. The Predators are an uncomfortable opponent for Toronto and often upset the Leafs. We will back Nashville and hedge out bet with a zero handicap.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (0) to Nashville
We expect at least three goals from the visiting team. The Preds showed high performance in recent games, and considering that the Leafs aren't very reliable on defense, we are sure Nashville will deliver three goals.
Second bet - Nashville IT over 2.5 goals
