Detroit Red Wings vs Toronto Maple Leafs: Red Wings to have a hard time on the 2nd day of back-to-back

Detroit will take on Toronto in an NHL match. Let’s see how the opponents are doing and what’s best to bet on. There are several options to consider!

Detroit form

After three straight losses, Detroit got an unexpected win. They lost to Dallas (4-5 OT), Nashville (1-4) and Chicago (5-8), but last game they beat Pittsburgh in a shootout (3-2)! In the Atlantic Division table, the Red Wings are still in fifth place with 44 points. They are nine points behind the playoffs, but have already played 44 games.

Toronto form

Toronto finally broke the win-loss streak in seven straight games. The Maple Leafs managed to beat the Islanders (3-1) and the game before last saw them defeat Anaheim in a shootout (4-3). Thus, Toronto is in third place in the Atlantic Division standings with 55 points.

Expert Betting Tips

We will give preference to Toronto in this confrontation. Although Detroit beat Pittsburgh in the last meeting, this is the second day of back-to-back games for them, plus the move from Pittsburgh to Detroit. The Maple Leafs, on the other hand, have had two wins in a row and plenty of time to prepare for the upcoming game. We think that they will prove to be stronger. Prediction: Toronto will win.

Betting options

• W2 for 1.62;
• H2 (-1) for 1.77;
• W2 by 2 goals for 7.40.