LiontipsToronto vs Detroit. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (April 2, 2023).
Command Analysis
Toronto are in fourth place in the Eastern Conference standings with a 100 points. However, the team can't seem to string together a series of wins and alternates successful games with losses. The Maple Leafs overcame Nashville away (3-2), lost at home to Florida (2-3 OT), and celebrated success at Ottawa (3-0). Strangely enough, Sheldon Keefe's men have not been very productive in their recent games, despite usually relying on open hockey. There are no serious losses in the roster right now, so the team can approach the playoffs in optimal condition.
Detroit have long lost their chance of making it to the playoffs, but they are still trying to entertain their fans with exciting games. Recently, the team defeated Pittsburgh (7-4) and Carolina (3-2) at home, but lost to Winnipeg (2-6) away. On average, they concede three to four goals per game. The worst period for the Red Wings is the second one. Derek Lalonde's team plays poorly on road trips and has only won nine away games in regulation.
Trends
Ставка Detroit IT under 2.5 goals
In three out of four matches against Toronto, the visitors scored fewer than three goals.
Ставка 1st period: total under 1.5 goals
In three meetings out of four, the teams scored no more than 1 goal in the first period.
Tip and bets
Toronto should have no problems dealing with Detroit. The Wings are terrible on road trips and usually lose within 60 minutes. Meanwhile, the Leafs have celebrated success in regulation in many recent games and have also beaten Detroit this season.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1.5) to Toronto
Recent games of Toronto haven't been high-scoring, as the team tried to be as careful on defense as possible. Previous meetings between the two clubs had fewer than seven goals, so we recommend taking the under here.
Second bet - total under 6.5 goals
