Toronto - Calgary: NHL match betting tip

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Toronto Maple Leafs

Canada

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17 March 16:30 UTC

Calgary Flames

Canada

A meeting between Toronto and Calgary will be held on March 18. The leaves are considered the favorite in this confrontation. Indeed, they ended the previous match against the flames in their favor with a score of 6:3 and are now playing on their own ice. However, before that, they showed poor results and often lost points. The lights, in turn, did not please the fans with a great game either. What bet should I place on this event? You will learn the answer from the betting tip

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Calgary Flames Prediction and Betting Tips (18.03.2025)

Command Analysis

Toronto Maple Leafs

Canada

Current form

Toronto is in fifth position in the Eastern Conference and has 81 points to its credit. The team is gradually deteriorating its position in the table, as it is currently far from its optimal form and often loses points. She had failed in five of the previous six meetings. At the same time, even the support of the home stands does not help the leaves.

So, earlier on the road they lost to Colorado (4:7), after which they dealt with Utah (4:3B) and returned home. On its own ice, the club lost to Florida (2:3) and for the third time this season lost to Ottawa (2:4). At the same time, in all matches, Craig Berube's team demonstrated mediocre defensive play and allowed opponents to distinguish themselves at least three or four times, while he did not shine with cool offensive actions.

It is not entirely clear what exactly this decline is related to, since there are no problems with the composition of the Leafs today. Perhaps the problems lie in the locker room and are known only to a narrow circle of people, because there is no serious progress from game to game.

Disqualifications and injuries

Hakanpaa and Pacioretty will not participate in the upcoming match due to injuries.

Interesting betting trends

Toronto wins 53.2% of face-offs
According to statistics, the Leafs make 28 shots on target

Calgary Flames

Canada

Current form

Calgary is in ninth place in the Western Conference and has already scored 71 points. The team is separated from the playoff zone by just a couple of points, so in the near future it may find itself in the top eight again. However, since the end of January, she has been showing very unstable results and has only managed without long winning streaks. As a rule, the lights are limited to one or two successful matches in a row.

Note that the Flames lost on the road to Dallas (2:3 OT), after which they dealt with Montreal (1:0) with a minimal advantage in the score, and then lost on home court to Vancouver (3:4 B) and Colorado (2:4). In the last meeting, Ryan Husky's team joined the fight only in the third game, but it was too late, as he allowed his opponent to score three more goals.

It should be noted that Calgary remains one of the least-noticed clubs in its conference. As a rule, even three goals are given to him with great difficulty, and on the road the team averages about two goals. Oddly enough, the lights have a good numerical advantage and have 21.7% of excess sales.

Disqualifications and injuries

Backlund, Manta and Kirkland will miss the upcoming match due to injuries.

Interesting betting trends

Calgary wins 46.2% of face-offs
According to statistics, Calgary gets 9.66 minutes of penalty time per match.

Trends

Bet 1st period: total more than 1.5 pucks

In three out of five matches between the clubs, the first period turned out to be productive.

1.85

Bet 2nd period: the guests will score

In four out of five face-to-face meetings, the guests scored goals in the second segment.

1.60

Tip and bets

2Calgary won't lose

Calgary has scored points in most previous matches, unlike Toronto, which is going through bad times and often loses in regular time. The victories of the leaves are given with great difficulty and, as a rule, they are obtained within 60 minutes. Plus, the Flames had plenty of time to recuperate before the upcoming match, while the hosts had one less day off. Based on this, we give preference to lights.

Betting Tip - Calgary won't lose in 2.00

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2Calgary has more than 2.5 pucks

Betting on an individual total

Calgary has shown decent performance in previous meetings with Toronto and has opened up the opponent's defense at least three times. Toronto has been failing defensively throughout the season and allowing opponents too much in their zone. In the last five matches, the hosts also conceded at least three times. Most likely, the Husky team will also find their chances to score.

We're betting more than 2.5 goals for 2.00 on Calgary's individual total.

Bet on the total total

The previous matches between the clubs were spectacular and often took place with a large number of goals. Even the last duel between the leaves and the lights ended with nine goals scored. Toronto can only play on opposite courses, as it has huge defensive problems and makes a lot of mistakes in its own zone. That's why we expect to see at least six goals in this matchup.

We bet on a total of more than 5.5 pucks for 1.80

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