The New York Islanders (11-8-0) and Toronto Maple Leafs (10-5-4) meet Monday at Scotiabank Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Islanders vs. Maple Leafs odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Islanders have dropped the past 2 games at the Dallas Stars and Nashville Predators, allowing 5 goals in each setback. New York looks for the bounce-back here, trying to even its record at 2-2 on the 4-game road trip.
The Maple Leafs spanked the Buffalo Sabres Saturday night by a 5-2 count, moving to 3-0-1 across the past 4 games overall. The Leafs’ defense and goalie situation has been improved lately, allowing just 2.3 goals per game (GPG) during the 4-game span.
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Islanders at Maple Leafs odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:05 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Islanders +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Maple Leafs -180 (bet $180 to win $100)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Islanders +1.5 (-160) | Maple Leafs -1.5 (+130)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +105 | U: -125)
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Islanders at Maple Leafs projected goalies
Ilya Sorokin (7-5-0, 2.41 GAA, .925 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Matt Murray (2-1-1, 2.76 GAA, .913 SV%)
Sorokin coughed up 5 goals on 31 shots in his most recent showing Thursday in Nashville. He had conceded 3 or fewer goals in each of his prior 7 starts and 8 appearances dating back to Oct. 22.
The 28-year-old Murray has picked up his play since returning from a month-long injury, going 2-0-1 with a 2.34 GAA and .933 SV% in 3 November starts. He was stellar Saturday against the Sabres, turning aside 32 of 34 shots.
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Islanders at Maple Leafs picks and predictions
Prediction
Maple Leafs 4, Islanders 2
Moneyline
The MAPLE LEAFS (-180) are right at my personal limit for a moneyline play, but Toronto is totally worth it.
Toronto has been playing with a lot of confidence lately, and it has won 4 straight meetings in this series, all as the favorite. New York last won in this series on Nov. 13, 2019.
Puck line/Against the spread
The MAPLE LEAFS -1.5 (+130) are worth a roll of the dice on the puck line. Not only has Toronto won the past 4 in this series, but it has outscored New York by a 13-3 count during the span, including a pair of shutouts. Toronto has covered the puck line as the favorite in each of the wins during the 4-game streak.
Over/Under
UNDER 6.5 (-125) is worth a look Monday.
The Under is 3-0-1 in the past 4 meetings in this series while going 4-1 in New York’s past 5 meetings against Atlantic Division foes.
The Under is 9-3 in the past 12 home games for the Leafs, while going 8-1 in the previous 9 against teams with a winning record, too.
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