The New York Rangers (1-1-1) face the Toronto Maple Leafs (2-1-0) Monday at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Rangers vs. Maple Leafs odds and lines, and make our expert NHL picks, predictions and bets.
The Rangers picked up their first win of the season Saturday at the Montreal Canadiens, 3-1. New York is still struggling offensively, posting just 2.0 goals per game through three outings. The Under is 2-0-1 so far this season.
The Maple Leafs bounced back with a 3-1 win against the Ottawa Senators Saturday, avenging a loss in Ottawa Thursday in the front end of the home-and-home. The Under is 3-0 for Toronto this season.
Rangers at Maple Leafs odds, spread and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Rangers +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Maple Leafs -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Rangers +1.5 (-165) | Maple Leafs -1.5 (+130)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +100 | U: -125)
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Rangers at Maple Leafs projected goalies
Igor Shesterkin (1-0-1, 1.98 GAA, .931 SV%) vs. Jack Campbell (2-0-0, 0.86 GAA, .968 SV%)
Shesterkin stopped 31 of the 32 shots he faced in Montreal Saturday to earn the first win of the season for the club. He has let in just four goals on 58 shots so far.
Campbell has been lights out and he’ll have to do some heavy lifting early on with Petr Mrazek out for two weeks due to a groin injury. Michael Hutchinson will serve as the backup.
Rangers at Maple Leafs odds, lines, picks and predictions
Prediction
Rangers 3, Maple Leafs 2
Money line
The RANGERS (+155) are a value play in this battle of Original Six teams as they try to make it two straight wins.
New York was probably sad the US-Canada border was closed last season, as that meant no games in Toronto. The Blueshirts are 6-2 in their last eight trips to Hogtown, and 4-1 in the previous five meetings with the Leafs overall.
Against the spread
The RANGERS +1.5 (-165) aren’t terribly expensive if you want a little bit of insurance and don’t trust the road team straight up.
Over/Under
UNDER 6.5 (-125) is the best play available in this game as both teams have had some trouble lighting the lamp during the early going. New York has just the 6 total goals while allowing 9 markers. Toronto has lit the lamp just 7 times while yielding 5 goals. Expect another defensive slog here.
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