Toronto vs Carolina Prediction: the Leafs Just Look Better

Prediction for the NHL Toronto Maple Leafs vs Carolina Hurricanes match, which will take place on March 18th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Toronto remains at the top of the Eastern standings. They're currently fourth with 89 points and second in the Atlantic Division. The Maple Leafs will likely fight for the Stanley Cup until the very end. Except that, in the previous meetings, they could have done better. After two wins, they first lost to Buffalo (3-4), then with the score of 1-2 to Colorado in the shootout.

Carolina also intends to win the Stanley Cup. They sit even higher in the standings than the opponent. The Hurricanes are second in the Eastern Conference with 96 points leading the Capital Division. Note that after four wins in a row, Carolina blew out Vegas (0-4) and New Jersey (0-3), but in the previous game, they managed to beat Winnipeg 5-3.

• Toronto failed in regulation time in one of the past six games.
• The last two H2H matches didn't end with a TO (5.5).

We favor Toronto in the upcoming meeting. The Maple Leafs look better than the Hurricanes - they won all three of their previous three in 2022. That is, they know what they can do against Hurricanes. Moreover, the Maple Leafs also show great hockey and almost do not lose in regulation time. After two defeats in a row, the hosts must improve before their fans and gain victory.