NY Islanders vs TOR Maple Leafs Prediction: can New York take revenge on the Maple Leafs?

Prediction for the NHL match which will take place on January 3. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

NY Islanders

In theory, the Islanders could still find themselves in the cup zone, but in practice it will be difficult to materialize, given their unstable form. In 38 games played, the New York team has recorded 14 wins and seven losses outside of regulation time. Thus, with 35 points, it is content with the 13th place in the East table.

They are also not in the best condition for the upcoming match. The day before, they were first weaker than Pittsburgh with a score of 2:3, and then lost to Toronto on the road - 1:3. Can New York take revenge on the Maple Leafs? In fact, there are few prospects.

TOR Maple Leafs

Toward the end of December, Toronto had a poor five-game stretch in which it managed to earn only four points. Detroit fell at his hands with a score of 2:4, and then the Islanders 1:3. The rest of the teams were beyond the Maple Leafs' grasp - 3:6 from the Islanders, 2:5 from Winnipeg and 2:5 from Washington.

Toronto feels very comfortable in the Eastern Conference table. There, the team are in the top three with a total of 48 points. Bottom-ranked Florida has the same number of points in their piggy bank, meaning that a failure in the upcoming game could set the Maple Leafs back.

Expert Betting Tips

Islanders and Toronto will meet for the third time in the last two weeks. So far, the score is 1:1 between them. First, New York was stronger with a score of 6:3, and then the Leafs managed to take revenge - 3:1. In our opinion, the Maple Leafs will have the last word. Still, the Leafs look more convincing throughout the season. They are fighting for a place in the top three, while the Islanders are trying to get closer to the cup eight. Based on this, let's bet on the success of the second team at a good rate.