LiontipsToronto vs Ottawa. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (January 28, 2023).
Command Analysis
Toronto are in excellent team form and all the key players are in the ranks. The Maple Leafs won four of their last five games and currently sit in 3rd place in the Eastern Conference table. In the last two home games, the Leafs celebrated success over the Islanders (5:2) and the Rangers (3:2 OT). Sheldon Keefe's men conceded no more than two goals in four straight matches.
Ottawa are the clear outsiders in the East with pretty much no chance of making it to the playoffs. Over the past month, the Senators have been following the same pattern: they lose two games in regulation and then get a win. After defeats to Pittsburgh (1:4) and Winnipeg (1:5), the Senators celebrated success over the Islanders (2:1). D.J. Smith's men are unreliable on defense, especially on road trips - they allow an average of four goals in away games. Moreover, they won only five away games in regulation.
Trends
Ставка IT Toronto over 3.5 goals
In 3 out of 4 games, Ottawa conceded more than 3 goals.
Ставка 1st period: Toronto win
The Leafs won the first period in 2 out of 3 games.
Tip and bets
Toronto won most games against Ottawa in regulation. The Senators are the clear outsiders here, and we don't believe they can put up a fight against the Leafs, who have been excellent this season.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1.5) to Toronto
In recent games, Toronto conceded fewer than three goals. They are solid on defense and rarely allow their opponents to score a lot. Ottawa hardly ever demonstrate high performance on road trips, so we recommend taking the individual total of the visitors here.
Second bet - Ottawa IT under 2.5 goals
