Toronto Maple Leafs - Boston Bruins predictions and free betting tips [03/05/2024]

The 6th game of the Stanley Cup 1/8 playoff final between the Eastern Conference rivals, Boston and Toronto, kicks off at 03:00 GMT. Night hockey fans are in for a showdown.

"Toronto"

Toronto's hockey players played 82 official matches in the NHL regular season of 2023-2024. Over 82 matches, the club from Toronto managed to score 102 points, allowing them to take 5th place in the Eastern Conference standings. In the 2023-2024 season, Toronto has been playing excellently and at a high level, demonstrating sound tactical prowess. After the 82 matches, Toronto's hockey players took 5th place in the Eastern Conference, trailing behind Boston, Florida, Carolina, and the Rangers in terms of points. While the listed teams were in contention for leadership throughout the regular championship, Toronto trailed behind for a long time, lingering in 5th place.

The Canadian club lagged by 7 points from Boston, significant considering the close grouping of teams in the standings. The first round of the Stanley Cup playoff drew Boston as their rivals, who looked much stronger than Toronto, evident in the match outcomes and overall level of play. Toronto's hockey players managed two wins in the series, outperforming by 1 puck first in regular, then in overtime. For Toronto, this is a moment of truth: they must win to avoid ending their season early.

"Boston"

The Boston club participated in 82 official regular NHL season matches in 2023-2024. Boston has a record of 82 played matches and 109 points, securing 4th place in the Eastern Conference standings. Throughout the 2023-2024 season, Boston has been displaying good results and consistent play, allowing them to secure a place in the top half of the standings. Following 82 matches, Boston took 4th place in the Eastern Conference, lagging behind rivals from Florida, Carolina, and the Rangers.

For some time, Boston led the Eastern Conference and competed for the top spot, but in the tournament distance, it proved weaker, trailing by 3-4 points. In the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, Boston's hockey players collided with Toronto, promising one of the most interesting series of the first round. In the first match, Boston won, then allowed Toronto to equalise the score. In away games, Boston won twice with a 2-puck difference, suggesting the series was already won, but Toronto continues to resist. At home, Boston lost in overtime, giving the "maple leafs" hope for a seventh match.

Head-to-head meetings

Boston and Toronto had 87 official matches. Boston has 51 victories to its name, while Toronto prevailed in 36 meetings.

Total forecast

Toronto's ITO (Individual total over) will exceed 1 goal.

Forecast

Toronto will win in regular time. The Canadian club showed its character and willingness to fight till the end in the last match, which enabled them to triumph in overtime. The pressure on Toronto's players is significant, but their skill and experience will enable them to handle it and push the series into a 7th match.