LiontipsToronto vs Carolina. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (March 17, 2023).
Command Analysis
Toronto show fairly good results this season, which has put them among the top four teams in the Eastern Conference. The team has not lost more than one game in a row for a long period of time, but recently they suffered two defeats at home. They couldn't handle Buffalo (3-4), and yielded to Colorado (1-2 OT). This season, Sheldon Keefe's team has only lost three games in a row once, so we expect them to rally and give their best performance in the upcoming matchup.
Carolinaremain in second place in the East and have almost reached the 100-point mark. The team also had two defeats recently - they lost to Vegas (0-4) and New Jersey (0-3). In the last game, the Hurricanes celebrated a 5-3 victory against Winnipeg. The club has one of the best defenses in the league and rarely allows opponents to score more than two or three goals, even on road trips. Moreover, Rod Brind'Amour's team lost in regulation away from home only six times this season.
Trends
Ставка Carolina IT over 2.5 goals
In 3 out of 4 games against Toronto, the visitors scored more than 2 goals.
Ставка 1st period: total under 1.5 goals
In the last 5 games between the clubs, the first period had no more than 1 goal.
Tip and bets
We think that Carolina can earn two points in this match. Toronto lost two games in a row, and previous matches between the clubs have always been close, so it's hard to pick a favorite, but we will give a slight edge to the Hurricanes.
Our prediction - handicap (0) to Carolina
We do not expect the hosts to score more than three goals. Carolina, even on road trips, demonstrate solid defensive play, and rarely concede four goals. Moreover, the Leafs have recently struggled to convert their chances.
Second bet - Toronto IT under 3.5 goals
