Toronto Maple Leafs vs Carolina Hurricanes: The opponents will play an impressive game

Prediction for the NHL Toronto Maple Leafs vs Carolina Hurricanes match, which will take place on February 8. Check the team conditions and choose several betting options.

Toronto had a poor start to the regular season, but they have gradually improved. The Maple Leafs have had a long winning streak, and before the break, they were in great shape. In five games in a row, Sheldon Keefe's team has not suffered a defeat while occasionally crushing their opponents. Just look at the latest game against New Jersey, in which the Blues and Whites destroyed the Devils with a score of 7:1. Another strong run allowed Toronto to climb to sixth place in the Eastern Conference standings, while the Maple Leafs still have a few games to play against their rivals.

Carolina is another team that is looking good in the current regular season. Rod Brind'Amour's team started the season with a 9-match winning streak, which immediately declared their ambition. Although they suffered occasional setbacks, the Hurricanes generally progressed smoothly through the tournament without any significant sudden drops. Before the break, the Red and Black had an impressive run, during which they scored seven wins in eight games, and the only loss came in a bright and entertaining encounter with New Jersey (4:7). The Raleigh side is third in the Eastern Conference standings, with the only loss coming against New Jersey (4:7).

Toronto and Carolina had a strong run before the break, with a long winning streak, and now they've had a lovely break as well. Both teams can put up a lively, and they're also prone to some high-scoring battles, particularly in Canada. In the last five such games, the Maple Leafs and Hurricanes have scored 46 goals against each other (9.20 goals per game average), which is a very respectable total even by NHL standards. As a result, we suggest betting on a total over 6.5 for 2.00.

If we talk about the winner of the game, the favorite is Carolina, which has been much more successful lately against Toronto, including on the road, where the Hurricanes have won four times in the last six meetings. In the current regular season, Rod Brind'Amour's side was stronger in their only previous head-to-head encounter (4:1). Both teams are in good form, with the Red and Black showing more consistent performance. So, we suggest betting on a Carolina win for 2.15.

Martin Nečas is still a young and promising player, although he is in his fifth season with Carolina. Every year the Czech forward receives more playing time, his role on the team grows, and so does his personal performance. In his 38 meetings in the regular season, the 23-year-old has already scored 22 points (8 goals + 14 assists), which is very good. The Czech is in good form, so we suggest betting on Martin Nečas Total Over 0.5 for 4.32.