LiontipsNew Jersey vs Toronto. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (March 8, 2023).
Command Analysis
New Jersey remain one of the leaders in the Eastern Conference and consistently rank in the top three. The team has performed well in recent matches and has earned points in the last five games. The Devils have recently returned from an away series of games, where they defeated Colorado (7:5), lost to Vegas in a close match (3:4 OT), and secured a victory over Arizona in overtime (5:4 OT).
Lindy Ruff's team has started playing more open hockey, so they almost always score three to four goals. The most successful period for them is the third period.
Toronto are in fourth place in the Eastern Conference standings and trail their opponent by four points. The team rarely loses two or more games in a row this season. However, so far their away games have not been very successful.
The Maple Leafs lost to Edmonton (2:5), defeated Calgary (2:1), and suffered a defeat to Vancouver with a score of 1:4. In general, Sheldon Keefe's men show weak results on their travels - they have lost 11 away games within 60 minutes. On top of that, on average, they concede three goals per game.
Trends
Ставка Toronto IT under 3.5 goals
In the last 3 games against New Jersey, Toronto scored under 4 goals.
Ставка 1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In 4 out of 5 games of the hosts, there were at least 2 goals scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
The New Jersey Devils have been playing well in their recent games and have been earning points frequently. Toronto, on the other hand, have been showing poor results on their road trips. In our opinion, the Devils should earn two points at home.
Our prediction - New Jersey to win
Both sides score a lot and are known for their high performance. New Jersey played open hockey in their recent matches, and Toronto usually deliver and concede many goals. Take the over.
Second bet - total over 5.5 goals
