The Boston Bruins (11-3-4) visit the rival Toronto Maple Leafs (9-7-4) at Scotiabank Arena Friday at 7 p.m. ET.
We analyze the Bruins-Maple Leafs odds and lines while providing NHL betting tips around this matchup.
Bruins at Maple Leafs: Projected starting goalies
Tuukka Rask vs. Frederik Andersen
Rask is confirmed to start. The goalie has a 7-2-2 record with a 2.16 goals against average and a .926 save percentage. Rask has come back to Earth allowing 12 goals in his last three starts.
Andersen, expected to start, is 9-3-3 with a 2.72 GAA and a .912 save percentage. Andersen seeks to rebound after having an off night against the New York Islanders Wednesday, giving up four goals on 29 shots.
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Bruins at Maple Leafs: Odds, picks and betting tips
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Prediction
Maple Leafs 4, Bruins 3
Moneyline (ML)
The MAPLE LEAFS (-115) is a bit less banged up than Boston (-106), though this is no automatic bet. Boston’s top line is still healthy and will get its points. It comes down to execution and Toronto’s top forwards still have enough speed to get by here and squeeze out a win.
It will be dicey and high-event, but take Toronto on the moneyline.
A $10 bet with Toronto results in an $8.70 profit with a Maple Leafs’ win.
Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The problem here is the teams have a tendency to play mostly one-goal games as they did in Toronto. Boston won the last meeting 4-2 on a late empty-netter. Toronto has been playing a style that does not let it pull too far ahead. So, if the Leafs win, it will likely be one or two goals. AVOID.
Over/Under (O/U)
The OVER 6.5 (+115) is a modest, small play given how uncertain Boston’s depth looks after the Torey Krug injury. It makes an impact but forces the Bruins to go more on the offensive than usual. John Tavares and Auston Matthews should be able to create almost at will vs. Boston. The same goes for David Krejci and Boston’s top-six. Again, take the over!
Placing a $10 bet here will give a bettor a nice $11.50 profit for a cover.
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