Toronto Maple Leafs - New York Islanders predictions and free betting tips [06/02/2024]

The face-off of the regular NHL championship 2023-2024 is on. The Eastern Conference's rivals, Toronto and Islanders, are set for an intriguing night's ice hockey session.

Toronto

Toronto has participated in 47 official matches of the regular NHL championship 2023-2024. Accounting for 47 matches played and 58 points earned, Toronto sits in the 6th position in the leaderboard of the Eastern Conference at the moment. The Canadian representatives are having a moderate run this season with consistent results and decent team play. Their current 6th rank poises them transiently for the Stanley Cup playoffs; however, they need to confirm their top-8 spot in the Eastern Conference, considering the regular NHL championship concludes in April.

Their standing in the tournament can be perceived as partially firm if the 6-point gap from the 9th position is deemed significant. They'll be playing against Islanders, presently at the 9th rank. Toronto also has the potential to climb, knowing that Carolina, in 4th place, has only managed to score 3 points more. In terms of conceded goals, Toronto shows a good stance as their defense outperforms Detroit and Tampa Bay by 11-14 goals. Toronto had an impressive momentum recently, winning three matches back-to-back. 

Islanders

The New York club has had 49 official matches in the regular NHL championship 2023-2024. Over these 49 matches, Islanders have managed to score 52 points, currently holding the 9th rank in the Eastern Conference leaderboard. The first half of the 2023-2024 season leaves the New York club in the mid-table and much to strive for. The interim result sits Islanders out of the Stanley Cup playoffs, albeit the competition is still fluid. Trailing by 4 points from the 8th position, Islanders do have room to catch up in the remaining NHL regular championship matches.

There is reasonable time and opportunity for Islanders to crack into the top-8, especially considering their characteristic resilience throughout the 2023-2024 season. Statistically, Islanders are average and unremarkable when compared to their rivals. Noteworthy, however, is their conceded goals tallying to 166, a stark contrast to Pittsburgh's defense, having allowed only 126. Islanders' recent performance has been weak, with just 1 win since 14th January. 

Head-to-Head

Islanders and Toronto have crossed paths in 45 matches. Toronto emerged victorious in 24, while Islanders claimed 21 encounters.

Total Forecast

Islanders' ITO (Individual total over) predicts more than 2 goals scored.

Forecast

Toronto will triumph in the regular time. The Canadian club, both in recent matches and throughout the season, has proven superior than their New Yorker adversaries, who have apparently slackened since the New Year holidays. If this trend persists, Pittsburgh will soon overtake Islanders, pushing them to the 10th position.