LiontipsBoston vs Toronto. NHL Match Prediction
Command Analysis
Current form
Boston did not play very successfully in the preseason, but the Bears generally had a good first few games of the regular season. The team managed to beat Montreal (6:4) and Colorado (5:3) in regulation time, and also finished off Los Angeles (2:1 OT) in overtime. After that, the team play began to decline. It all started with a loss to Utah in overtime (1:2 OT). Then the Massachusetts club suffered heavy losses to Nashville (0:4) and Dallas (2:5). So far, the home team leading scorer is Czech forward David Pastrnak. In eight games, he has scored five goals and made one assist. Not the most outstanding results, but the rest of Jim Montgomery players are even less productive.
Disqualifications and injuries
All the home team players are healthy and ready to play.
Interesting trends for betting
- Boston averages no more than 27 shots per game
The Bruins need to be more active in the offensive zone and put more emphasis on the opposing goal
- According to statistics, the "bears" perform 29 power moves per game
Boston plays a physical hockey and ranks first in the league in hits
Current form
Toronto is also having a rather mediocre start to the season and is only one point ahead of today opponent in the standings. The team is on the edge of the top ten in the Western Conference and is not yet in the playoff zone. So far, the Canadians have won four of eight games, but, like Boston, they have been unsuccessful in their last matches. After a home victory over Tampa (5:2), the visitors lost by four goals first to Columbus (2:6) and then St. Louis (1:5). These opponents are not among the top, so such crushing defeats cannot but be alarming. It is worth noting that Auston Matthews, the team leader, has only scored five points in eight games so far.
Disqualifications and injuries
Toronto will miss several players at once. The visitors are in the infirmary with Connor Dewar, Jani Hakanpaa, Calle Jarnkrok, John Klingberg, Dakota Mermis and Max Pacioretty.
Interesting trends for betting
- Toronto is 11-5 in goals scored and allowed in the second period.
The Maple Leafs are playing well in the second period and showing excellent results.
- Toronto wins 53.1% of faceoffs
The Leafs are strong at the point and take most of the faceoffs.
Trends
Bet 1st period: total over 1.5 goals
This bet has played in three of the hosts' last five matches
1.75Bet 3rd period: draw
In the last three head-to-head matches, the final period ended in a draw
3.05Tip and bets
In face-to-face encounters, the opponents try to act cautiously, keeping an eye on defense. The last three matches between the teams took place in May, and none of them saw more than three goals scored. This season, the teams' attacking play has not improved much, and in recent matches, the opponents have scored with great difficulty. Most likely, we will not see a large number of goals scored in this match.
Our prediction is under 5.5 goals for 2.05
Bet on the outcome
The hosts managed to get a couple of wins at the beginning of the season, but in the last matches the team looks very weak. Even on their home ice the team cannot impose competition on their opponents, so it is hard to expect success from the players from Boston in the upcoming match. The Maple Leafs also could not win in the last matches, but in terms of play the visitors look stronger than the opponent, so we suggest betting on their victory.
We take the victory of Toronto in the match with the coefficient of 1.80
Bet on individual total
Boston is currently going through a serious crisis and is having a hard time creating scoring chances. Even the club best players, such as Brad Marchand, have not been able to demonstrate their best hockey yet. It is difficult to see how the Bruins can turn the situation around, so don't expect high scoring from the hosts.
We bet on Boston individual total under 2.5 goals with a coefficient of 2.05
