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Montreal vs Toronto: NHL Match Prediction
On September 29, Montreal will host a matchup at home, facing off against Toronto for the second consecutive time. The Canadiens began their preseason preparations strongly but suffered a defeat in their last encounter against the Maple Leafs. Now, they are looking to bounce back and seek revenge. Our experts are here to highlight the most relevant betting options, which you can explore further in our predictions.
Command Analysis
Montreal Canadiens
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In their first preseason match, Montreal faced Philadelphia and decisively won 5-0, leaving no chance for their opponent. It's hard to single out any player, as many contributed with impressive performances. Continuing their home advantage, the Canadiens battled against New Jersey and once again secured a shutout victory, winning 3-0. The goaltenders showcased an exceptional performance, stopping every shot faced.
The team then hit the road to face a tougher challenge against Toronto, where they experienced a setback, losing 1-2. The opponent presented a formidable lineup, which the Montreal defense struggled to contain, allowing the Leafs to create numerous scoring opportunities.
Interesting Betting Trends
- Last season, Montreal allowed an average of 3.5 goals per game
- Montreal averaged 10 minutes of penalty time per game
Toronto Maple Leafs
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The Toronto team has not had the best start to the preseason. On the very first day, they faced Ottawa in two matches with different lineups, both resulting in losses of 5-6 in overtime and 1-2. In the game where the Maple Leafs fielded their top players, the defense let them down, allowing the Senators too many shots on goal, something the goalies were unprepared for, saving only 82% of those attempts.
In the match against Montreal, the Maple Leafs managed to hold back their opponent's offense, leading to a 2-1 victory. It is worth noting that this time the team did not play with their strongest lineup.
Interesting Betting Trends
- Columbus averages four goals per game
- Columbus records an average of 32 shots per game
Trends
Bet Goal in each period - yes
In four out of six matchups teams scored in every period
1.40Bet 2nd period: total over 1.5 goals
In six consecutive matchups both teams scored more than one goal in the second period
1.50Tip and bets
Recently, Toronto claimed victory over Montreal on their home turf and now has a strong opportunity to replicate that success on the road. The Maple Leafs have rested their top players, so they will field their best lineup for the upcoming matchup, which should allow them to defeat the Canadiens with ease. The Maple Leafs hold the advantage in every aspect against their opponent, yet bookmakers are offering attractive odds for an away win, creating a favorable betting opportunity.
Prediction - Toronto to win the match at 2.14
Total Goals Bet
It’s unlikely to expect a high-scoring game in the upcoming match. Both teams have shown low scoring during the preseason, and in their previous encounters, they seldom exceed six total goals.
Prediction - total goals under 6.5 at 1.79
First Period Outcome Bet
In their last meeting, Toronto put significant pressure on Montreal from the start, allowing the Maple Leafs to gain an advantage by the end of the first period. We believe this scenario could repeat, and we're betting on Toronto winning the first twenty minutes.
Prediction - Toronto to win the first period with a handicap of (0) at 2.01
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