LiontipsToronto vs Colorado. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (March 15, 2023).
Command Analysis
Toronto have been stuck in fourth place in the Eastern Conference for a long time and cannot improve their position. They struggle to produce a long winning streak and usually get no more than two consecutive victories. Recently, the Maple Leafs defeated New Jersey (4-3) away and Edmonton at home (7-3), but then unexpectedly lost to Buffalo (3-4). Sheldon Keefe's men have won 19 home games in regulation this season.
Colorado are in seventh place in the Western Conference with a total of 80 points. They have a chance to climb to the top, but need to mount a winning streak to do so. The Avalanche have recently overcome a small crisis and celebrated two victories in a row. They beat Arizona (3-2 OT) and prevailed over Montreal (8-4). Jared Bednar's team remains one of the least conceding clubs in the West - they rarely allow opponents to score more than three goals.
Trends
Ставка 1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In the last 3 meetings between the clubs, the first period had more than 1 goal.
Ставка Toronto IT over 3.5 goals
Toronto scored over 3 goals in 2 out of 3 games.
Tip and bets
Toronto have shown decent results at home this season. They almost never lose in regulation at their home arena, and in the last two months, they haven't lost in regulation in two straight games.The teams have already met this season, and the Leafs won the previous game confidently.
Our prediction - handicap (0) to Toronto
The teams play open hockey and have a powerful attacking lines, so chances are that the upcoming match will be high-scoring. The previous game between the clubs ended with eight goals scored.
Second bet - total over 6.5 goals
