Tampa Bay Lightning vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction: The opponents are worthy of each other

Prediction for the NHL Tampa Bay Lightning vs Toronto Maple Leafs match, which will take place on December 4. Check the team conditions and choose several betting options.

In their last five games, Tampa Bay has suffered only two losses, two to Boston (3:5 and 1:3). The Lightning has been stronger in the other three. First, they beat St. Louis (5:2) by three pucks, then Buffalo (6:5) in overtime, and finally Philadelphia (4:1). Because of their two losses to the Bruins, the Lightning could not overtake the fifth-ranked Islanders in the Eastern Conference standings. Tampa currently has 29 points, one less than the Islanders.

Toronto was more successful over the last five-game stretch. The Leafs added ten points to their record, beating New Jersey (2:1), Minnesota (4:3), Pittsburgh (4:1), Detroit (4:2), and San Jose (3:1). This moved the Maple Leafs up to third in the East standings and second in the Atlantic Division with 35 points. They are three points short of superior Boston.

In this pairing, it is tough to decide on a favorite. In the last five-game stretch, Tampa Bay suffered two losses to Boston, which has been showing great hockey this season. Toronto hasn't lost a single game, but their opponents have been easier. In our opinion, in this matchup, we should not get into outcomes but rather take a closer look at the TO. Tampa is averaging 6.4 pucks per game, while Toronto is averaging 5.3. With that in mind, we suggest betting on a total over (5.5) for relatively tasty odds.

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