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Colorado Avalanche at Toronto Maple Leafs odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Colorado Avalanche at Toronto Maple Leafs odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Colorado Avalanche (41-24-3) open a 3-game Canadian road trip against the Toronto Maple Leafs (40-24-3) at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto Wednesday. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (TNT/Max). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Avalanche vs. Maple Leafs odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Avalanche lead 1-0

The Avalanche won 7-4 in the first meeting this season in Denver March 8 as moderate favorites (-150) as the Over (6.5) easily connected. F Valeri Nichushkin deposited one into the empty net at 18:06 of the final period for the hat trick, while F Nathan MacKinnon had a pair of third-period goals. For the Maple Leafs, Forwards Mitch Marner and John Tavares scored 2 goals apiece.

Colorado picked up a 4-3 OT win against old friend Mikko Rantanen and the Dallas Stars Sunday, improving to 8-0-1 across the past 9 outings. The Over has hit in 2 in a row, but the Under is 3-1 in the past 4 games on the road.

After going 1-4-1 in a 6-game span from March 3-15, including the loss to the Avs, Toronto bounced back with a 6-2 win over the Calgary Flames wearing the St. Pat’s jerseys Monday night.

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Avalanche at Maple Leafs odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:25 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Avalanche -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Maple Leafs +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Avalanche -1.5 (+200) | Maple Leafs +1.5 (-250)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Avalanche at Maple Leafs projected goalies

Mackenzie Blackwood (24-16-6, 2.50 GAA, .915 SV%, 3 SO) vs. Joseph Woll (23-12-0, 2.75 GAA, .905 SV%, 1 SO)

Blackwood allowed a single goal on 23 shots in a 2-1 SO win in Minnesota last time out on March 11. He had been dealing with an illness, so Scott Wedgewood started games for the past week.

Woll allowed 2 goals on 26 shots in Monday’s 6-2 victory over the Flames, improving to 3-1-0 with a 3.90 GAA and .870 SV% in 4 starts in March. He did not face the Avalanche earlier in the month, and this will be his first career NHL appearance against Colorado.

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Avalanche at Maple Leafs picks and predictions

Prediction

Avalanche 4, Maple Leafs 3

Moneyline

The AVALANCHE (-120) are worth a look as slight favorites on the road.

Colorado has been red-hot lately, going 8-0-1 in the past 9 games, while the Maple Leafs (+100) are a dismal 2-4-1 in the previous 7 outings, although they did blast the Flames last time out.

Colorado has won the past 2 visits to Toronto, too, with the Leafs last winning at Scotiabank against the Avs Dec. 1, 2021.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Maple Leafs +1.5 (-250) will set you back 2½ times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk and not enough reward for a little bit of insurance.

If you like Toronto, just play it straight up, although that’s an extremely risky bet against a red-hot Colorado team.

AVOID.

Over/Under

OVER 6 (-110) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at most.

The total easily cashed high March 8 in the first meeting, while going 5-1-1 in the past 7 battles in this series. The Over is 7-2-1 in the previous 10 installments, too.

The Over has hit in the past 2 games for the Avs, going 6-3 across the past 9 outings as well.

For the Maple Leafs, the Over is 4-1-1 in the past 6 games. Toronto has had trouble on defense and in goal, allowing 43 goals across the past 12 outings.

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Florida Panthers at Toronto Maple Leafs odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Florida Panthers Toronto Maple Leafs odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Florida Panthers (40-22-3) visit the Toronto Maple Leafs (39-22-3) Thursday in a key Atlantic Division showdown at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Panthers vs. Maple Leafs odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Panthers lead 1-0

Florida won the first meeting on Nov. 27 at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, burying Toronto 5-1 as a moderate favorite (-155) as the Over (5.5) just came through. The Panthers had 5 different scores, including a power-play goal from D Aleksander Barkov, and a shorthanded goal by F Sam Reinhart, while F Mitch Marner had the lone marker for the visitors.

This is the first of 3 meetings between now and April 8, and the results will likely go a long way in determining the champ of the Atlantic Division, although the Tampa Bay Lightning might have something to say about that, too.

The Panthers lost 3-2 at the Boston Bruins on Tuesday in LW Brad Marchand‘s first game back in Beantown since being traded at the deadline, snapping a 6-game win streak. The Under is on a 5-0 run, while cashing at an 8-2 clip in the past 10 outings.

The Maple Leafs gritted out a 4-3 shootout win at the Utah Hockey Club Monday, salvaging the final game of a 3-game road trip which saw high-scoring losses at the Vegas Golden Knights (5-2) and at the Colorado Avalanche (7-4). The Over hit in each game on the trip, and the total has gone high in 7 of the past 9 contests.

The home team has won 5 straight in this series, with the Over cashing in the past 3 meetings.

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Panthers at Maple Leafs odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Panthers -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Maple Leafs -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Panthers -1.5 (+200) | Maple Leafs +1.5 (-275)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Panthers at Maple Leafs projected goalies

Sergei Bobrovsky (27-14-2, 2.51 GAA, .907 SV%, 4 SO) vs. Anthony Stolarz (13-6-3, 2.33 GAA, .921 SV%, 1 SO)

Bobrovsky is all but likely to get the starting nod. He allowed 3 goals on 24 shots in the loss in Boston, but he has given up 3 or fewer goals in 7 straight starts. He is 3-1-0 with a 1.01 GAA and .957 SV% with 2 SO in 4 March starts.

Bob allowed just a single goal to Marner on 24 shots by the Leafs in that 5-1 victory Nov. 27 in Sunrise.

Stolarz, a Stanley Cup champ as a backup to Bobrovsky last season, is confirmed to start for the Leafs. He was stomped for 5 goals on 32 shots in Colorado last time out, and he is just 0-1-1 with a 3.20 GAA and .875 SV% in 2 starts and 1 relief appearance in March.

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Panthers at Maple Leafs picks and predictions

Prediction

Panthers 5, Maple Leafs 2

Moneyline

The PANTHERS (-115) were tripped up in Boston last time out, as the offense failed to get going, but that shouldn’t be a problem against Stolarz and the Maple Leafs (-105).

Florida loaded up before and at the NHL trade deadline, as it looks to successfully defend its Stanley Cup championship.

The Leafs made some nice depth moves, but nowhere near the splash Florida made. Toronto has had trouble with the teams from the Sunshine State lately, and it is about to get worse Thursday.

Puck line/Against the spread

If you’re a little more on the adventurous side, forget the moneyline and back the PANTHERS -1.5 (+200) for the chance to double up.

Bobrovsky is white-hot in goal for the Panthers, posting 2 shutouts in 4 starts, while Stolarz is struggling with his tracking, and the Leafs need to get into shootouts to post victories. That isn’t happening against a goaltender the caliber of Bobrovsky, even if the game is on home ice.

Over/Under

OVER 6 (+100) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at best. It’s especially attractive at even-money.

The Over has cashed in 3 in a row in the series, with the winning team getting to 5 goals in each of those games.

The Under is on a 5-0 run for the Panthers, so be careful. However, the Over is 7-2 in the past 9 for the Leafs, and Toronto has allowed 3 or more goals in 5 straight, with 23 goals in the span (4.6 GPG).

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Toronto Maple Leafs at Utah Hockey Club odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Toronto Maple Leafs at Utah Hockey Club odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Toronto Maple Leafs (38-22-3) wrap up a 3-game road trip Monday against the Utah Hockey Club (28-25-10) at Delta Center in Salt Lake City. Puck drop is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Maple Leafs vs. Utah Hockey Club odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Maple Leafs lead 1-0

Toronto won the first meeting 3-2 at Scotiabank Arena on Nov. 24 as G Joseph Woll turned aside 24 of 26 shots. RW Mitch Marner scored a pair of goals to provide ample support and RW William Nylander notched the game-winning goal. Utah’s C Logan Cooley had a power-play goal in the loss.

The Maple Leafs have dropped both games of the trip so far, falling 5-2 at the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday, while losing 7-4 at the Colorado Avalanche Saturday. The Leafs are still 5-2-1 in the past 8 games, and the Over is 6-2 in the 8-game stretch.

Utah was edged 4-3 in overtime on Friday by the Chicago Blackhawks, but it is still a respectable 4-1-1 in the past 6 games, and 7-3-1 in the previous 11 outings. The Over is 2-1-1 in the past 4 tries, while going 5-3-1 across the previous 9 outings.

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Maple Leafs at Utah Hockey Club odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Maple Leafs -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Utah Hockey Club +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Maple Leafs -1.5 (+200) | Utah Hockey Club +1.5 (-250)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Maple Leafs at Utah Hockey projected goalies

Joseph Woll (21-12-0, 2.78 GAA, .905 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Karel Vejmelka (17-16-5, 2.48 GAA, .910 SV%, 1 SO)

Woll was bounced around last time out by the Golden Knights, allowing 3 goals on just 7 shots through 14:31 of the first period Wednesday in a loss. He has allowed 8 goals on 41 shots in 2 starts in March, with both appearances coming on the road.

Vejmelka, fresh off a contract extension signed last week, has managed a 1-1-1 record, 2.98 GAA and .904 SV% in 3 starts in March. He lost to the New Jersey Devils in his most recent home start March 1, but Vejmelka has won 4 of his past 5 at Delta Center.

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Maple Leafs at Utah Hockey Club picks and predictions

Prediction

Maple Leafs 4, Utah Hockey Club 3

Moneyline

The MAPLE LEAFS (-120) are worth a look as minor road favorites, even though Toronto has dropped the first 2 games on the trip.

Despite a pair of losses to Colorado and Vegas, the Leafs are still 8-3-1 across the past 12 outings.

Utah Hockey Club (+100) is 4-2-2 in the past 8 games at Delta Center, so this won’t be easy by any stretch. It might have been worth a roll of the dice to back Utah here, but an OT loss in Chicago makes it a risky play. Back the better team.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Utah Hockey Club +1.5 (-250) will cost you 2 1/2 times your potential return, if you cannot play it straight up.

There is just no reason to risk so much, especially on a puck line underdog. Utah is 1-3 in the past 4 games as an underdog on the puck line, too.

AVOID.

Over/Under

OVER 6 (-110) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at best.

The Over is 2-1-1 in the past 4 games for the Utah Hockey Club, while going 5-3-1 across the previous 8 outings. Be careful, though, as the Under is 7-1 in the past 8 at home.

For the Leafs, the Over is 3-1 in the past 4 games, and 6-2 across the previous 8 outings. The Leafs have coughed up 20 goals in the past 4 contests.

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Toronto Maple Leafs at Vegas Golden Knights odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Toronto Maple Leafs at Vegas Golden Knights odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Toronto Maple Leafs (38-20-3) meet the Vegas Golden Knights (36-18-6) Wednesday at T-Mobile Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (TNT / truTV / Max). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Maple Leafs vs. Golden Knights odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Maple Leafs lead 1-0

The Maple Leafs picked up a 3-0 victory as short -102 underdogs at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto Nov. 20, as G Joseph Woll turned aside all 31 shots he faced. The 20-year-old C Fraser Minten scored his first NHL goal to open the scoring in that game, and it stood up as the game-winning goal. RW William Nylander had a power-play goal in the third period, and RW Pontus Holmberg added an empty-netter to wrap up the scoring.

The Golden Knights are coming off a 2-0 home win as -151 favorites against the New Jersey Devils Sunday. G Adin Hill notched 25 saves, while D Noah Hanifin and RW Mark Stone provided the offense in the victory. VGK has picked up 5 wins in the past 6 outings, while the Over has a slight 3-2 edge in the past 5 contests.

The Leafs were stunned 3-2 in a shootout loss to the San Jose Sharks as major -290 favorites Monday despite G Anthony Stolarz stopping 20 of 22 shots The loss halted a 5-game regulation win streak.

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Maple Leafs at Golden Knights odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Maple Leafs +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Golden Knights -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Maple Leafs +1.5 (-225) | Golden Knights -1.5 (+185)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Maple Leafs at Golden Knights projected goalies

Joseph Woll (21-11-0, 2.70 GAA, .907 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Adin Hill (22-10-4, 2.52 GAA, .906 SV%, 3 SO)

Woll allowed 5 goals on 34 shots in a wild 6-5 overtime victory Sunday in Pittsburgh. He has picked up victories in 4 of his past 5 starts since Feb. 1. And, as mentioned above, he blanked the Golden Knights Nov. 20 with a 31-save shutout victory.

Hill stopped all 25 shots he faced against the Devils Sunday in the 2-0 win. He has picked up 3 straight wins, allowing a total of 2 goals on 74 shots, good for a .973 SV%. Hill was the goaltender of record in the Nov. 20 loss in Toronto, but he was sharp with 23 saves on 25 shots.

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Maple Leafs at Golden Knights picks and predictions

Prediction

Golden Knights 3, Maple Leafs 2

Moneyline

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS (-130) are worth a look as moderate favorites as they look to level the season series vs. the Maple Leafs (+110).

Toronto has managed a 5-0-1 record in the past 6 games, so this certainly won’t be easy for the home side. However, Vegas has picked up 5 wins in the past 6 outings and has won 3 in a row at home, while going 5-0-3 in the past 8 tries at T-Mobile Arena.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Maple Leafs +1.5 (-225) will cost more than 2 times the potential return, which is a bit pricey.

Toronto has not only covered the past 3 games on the puck line, but it has won those games outright. Still, you can’t back Toronto straight up at this price. If you were to include the Leafs in a multi-leg parlay, or with a boost, then it would be OK to toss Toronto in.

Otherwise, PASS.

Over/Under

UNDER 6 (+100) is worth a look, but play a half-unit wager at most.

The Under has hit in 2 of the past 3 games for the Maple Leafs, while splitting 3-3 in the past 6 road outings, so be careful.

The Under is 5-3-1 in the past 9 games for the Golden Knights, while going 3-1 in the past 4 at home. The Under did cash in the first meeting in Toronto.

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Toronto Maple Leafs at Edmonton Oilers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Toronto Maple Leafs at Edmonton Oilers odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Toronto Maple Leafs (30-19-2) and the Edmonton Oilers (32-15-4) meet Saturday at Rogers Place. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Maple Leafs vs. Oilers odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Maple Leafs lead 1-0; Toronto won 4-3 in OT Nov. 16 as a slight underdog (+127) as the Over (6) cashed

Toronto has won 7 of the past 10 meetings since March 3, 2021, while the Over is 3-1 across the previous 4 in the series.

The Maple Leafs have dropped the past 3 games, scoring just 1 goal apiece in each of those setbacks. That has helped the Under cash in all 3 contests.

For the Oilers, they’re 3-0-1 in the past 4 games, averaging 3.8 goals per game (GPG) in the span. Connor McDavid has a goal and an assist in the past 2 contests since returning from a 3-game suspension for a cross-checking incident Jan. 18. The Under is still 5-1 across the past 6 games for Edmonton.

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Maple Leafs at Oilers odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Maple Leafs +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Oilers -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Maple Leafs +1.5 (-175) | Oilers -1.5 (+145)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Maple Leafs at Oilers projected goalies

Joseph Woll (17-10-0, 2.64 GAA, .908 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Stuart Skinner (19-11-4, 2.66 GAA, .903 SV%, 2 SO)

Woll has allowed 3 or fewer goals in 5 straight outings, going 3-2-0, and he has been the victim of a lack of offensive support lately. He is 6-4-0 with a 2.92 GAA and .899 SV% in 10 starts in January.

Skinner has allowed 3 or fewer goals in 6 consecutive starts, and, like Woll, he has also suffered from a lack of offensive support. He is 5-3-1 with a 2.26 GAA and .921 SV% with 1 SO in 9 January outings.

Skinner was the goalie of record in the 4-3 OTL in Toronto on Nov. 16, allowing 4 goals on just 22 starts. Meanwhile, Woll has not faced Edmonton this season.

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Maple Leafs at Oilers picks and predictions

Prediction

Oilers 4, Maple Leafs 2

Moneyline

The OILERS (-165) are a strong play as a moderate favorite, as they look to avenge the earlier loss to the Maple Leafs (+140) back in November.

Edmonton is playing much better hockey than Toronto lately, going 3-0-1 in the past 4 games, all at home. The Leafs have dropped 2 of the past 3 games on the road, too.

Puck line/Against the spread

If you’re a little more adventurous, OILERS -1.5 (+145) are worth a roll of the dice at home. Again, the Maple Leafs +1.5 (-175) have scored a total of 3 goals in the past 3 games, and until the offense can come to life, you have to keep fading Toronto.

In the past 4 games, Edmonton has covered the puck line 2 times. Be careful not to get carried away, as the Oilers are just 3-7 in the past 10 games as a favorite on the puck line.

Over/Under

UNDER 6.5 (-120) is the lean, but go very lightly.

The Under has cashed in 5 of the past 6 games for the Oilers, with Edmonton allowing just 2.4 GPG in the past 10 outings. On the flip side, Toronto has scored just 3 goals in 3 games, and the Under has cashed in each of those games, while going 8-5 in the past 13 outings.

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Toronto Maple Leafs at Ottawa Senators odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Toronto Maple Leafs at Ottawa Senators odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Toronto Maple Leafs (30-17-2) and the Ottawa Senators (24-20-4) square off Saturday at Canadian Tire Centre. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Maple Leafs vs. Senators odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Senators lead 1-0; Ottawa won 3-0 in Toronto as short ‘dogs (+110) as the Under (6) cashed Nov. 12

The Maple Leafs were spanked 5-1 last time out against the Columbus Blue Jackets Wednesday, halting a 3-game win streak. Goaltending and defense has been a problem lately, allowing 3 or more goals in each of the past 7 outings. The Leafs are allowing 3.9 goals per game (GPG) in the past 7 games, and the Over has cashed in 4 straight.

The Senators head into Saturday’s game scoreless in the past 2 outings. The Sens have been blanked in 3 of the past 5 games and 5 times in the previous 11 outings since Jan. 3. The Under has connected in 3 in a row, and 18-2-4 pace in the past 24 contests since Dec. 5.

In the past 10 meetings since April 16, 2022, these teams have split 5-5, with 4 of those games decided by a single goal. The road team has picked up victory in 9 of the past 10 in this series with the Over going 5-3 in the previous 8 meetings.

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Maple Leafs at Senators odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Maple Leafs -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Senators -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Maple Leafs -1.5 (+210) | Senators +1.5 (-285)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Maple Leafs at Senators projected goalies

Joseph Woll (17-8-0, 2.69 GAA, .907 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Leevi Merilainen (6-3-1, 2.32 GAA, .914 SV%, 2 SO)

Woll has picked wins in 3 consecutive starts despite allowing 3 or more goals in 5 straight outings. It’s because the offense in the 3-game win streak has provided 5.3 goals per game (GPG) of support. He is 6-2-0 with a 3.13 GAA and .896 SV% in 8 starts in January.

Woll hasn’t faced the Senators this season, but he was 0-1-0 with a 4.35 GAA and .871 SV% in 2 starts in 2023-24.

The rookie Merilainen has allowed 2 or fewer goals in 8 of his past 10 starts, while going an impressive 4-2-1 with a 2.17 GAA and .920 SV% in 2 SO in 7 outings in January.

This will be his first career start against the Maple Leafs.

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Maple Leafs at Senators picks and predictions

Prediction

Senators 4, Maple Leafs 3

Moneyline

The SENATORS (-105) are worth a look as short ‘dogs at home. While Ottawa has struggled to put points on the board lately, the offense should be able to roll up some goals against the Maple Leafs (-115) and Woll.

Ottawa has won 3 in a row in this series. The Leafs are also without top-line winger Matthew Knies (upper body).

Puck line/Against the spread

The Senators +1.5 (-285) will cost you nearly 3 times your potential return if you need some insurance and you cannot bring yourself to play Ottawa straight up on the road.

AVOID, and stick to the moneyline instead.

Over/Under

OVER 5.5 (-115) is a strong play based on Woll’s struggle to protect his net, while the Leafs have rolled up some serious offense in his outings lately.

The Over is 4-1 in the past 5 meetings in the series, while going 5-3 in the past 8 battles for Ontario.

The Leafs have cashed high in 3 of the past 4 games, averaging 4.3 GPG, while allowing 3 or more goals in 7 in a row.

Don’t get carried away, though, as the Senators have cashed the Under on a frequent basis lately, going 10-1 in the past 11 games. Tread lightly.

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Columbus Blue Jackets at Toronto Maple Leafs odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Columbus Blue Jackets at Toronto Maple Leafs odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Columbus Blue Jackets (22-18-7) visit the Toronto Maple Leafs (30-16-2) Wednesday. Puck drop from Scotiabank Arena is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Blue Jackets vs. Maple Leafs odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Blue Jackets lead 1-0

The Blue Jackets have lost back-to-back games after falling 3-1 at the New York Islanders Monday as +159 underdogs. C Kent Johnson was the lone goalscorer for Columbus.

Toronto has won 3 straight games after taking down the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 Monday as a -127 home favorite. LW Matthew Knies had 2 goals and an assist.

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Blue Jackets at Maple Leafs odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Blue Jackets +185 (bet $100 to win $185) | Maple Leafs -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jackets +1.5 (-130) | Maple Leafs -1.5 (+110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Blue Jackets at Maple Leafs projected goalies

Elvis Merzlikins (16-11-3, 3.06 GAA, .890 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Joseph Woll (17-8-0, 2.69 GAA, .907 SV%, 1 SO)

Merzlikins has struggled this season with both his GAA and SV% ranking 43rd in the NHL. He has allowed 3 or fewer goals in 6 of his last 8 games, going 6-2 straight up (SU).

All of Woll’s stats rank 22nd or better in the NHL this season with his 17 wins being tied for 10th-best. He has allowed 3 or fewer goals in 7 of his last 10 starts while going 8-2 SU, including 3 straight wins.

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Blue Jackets at Maple Leafs picks and predictions

Prediction

Maple Leafs 4, Blue Jackets 3

Moneyline

PASS.

There is minimal value on the Maple Leafs (-225) to beat a Blue Jackets team that is 6-13-4 on the road this season.

Puck line/Against the spread

BET BLUE JACKETS +1.5 (-130).

While Toronto has the advantage on its home ice Wednesday, Columbus is 7-3 over its last 10 games with just 1 of its last 3 losses coming by 2 or more goals.

Toronto has won just 2 of its last 8 games by 2 or more goals.

Over/Under

BET OVER 6 (-120).

The Maple Leafs have scored 4 or more goals in 3 consecutive games, going 3-0 O/U, and allowed 3 or more in 6 straight.

Columbus has scored 3 or more goals in 7 of its last 10 games and allowed 3 or more in 5 of the 10.

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Tampa Bay Lightning at Toronto Maple Leafs odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Tampa Bay Lightning at Toronto Maple Leafs odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Tampa Bay Lightning (25-16-3) and the Toronto Maple Leafs (29-16-2) meet Monday at Scotiabank Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (NHL Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Lightning vs. Maple Leafs odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Maple Leafs lead 2-0

The Maple Leafs won 5-3 in the most recent meeting Nov. 30 in Tampa, as a moderate favorite (-134) as the Over (6) cashed. Toronto also won 5-2 at home in the first meeting as a favorite (-132) on Oct. 21 as the Over (6.5) again hit.

Tampa Bay posted back-to-back wins at Amalie Arena against the Anaheim Ducks and Detroit Red Wings, and it has posted a 5-1-1 mark in the past 7 games since Jan. 7. The Over is on a 3-0-1 run in the previous 4 outings, too.

Toronto fell behind 3-0 in Montreal on Saturday, but it rattled off 7 unanswered goals for a 7-3 victory as the Over (6) came in. The Leafs have won 2 in a row, halting a 3-game skid, while cashing the Over in each of the victories.

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Lightning at Maple Leafs odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Lightning -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Maple Leafs -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Lightning +1.5 (-275) | Maple Leafs -1.5 (+220)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Lightning at Maple Leafs projected goalies

Andrei Vasilevskiy (20-13-2, 2.35 GAA, .916 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Joseph Woll (16-8-0, 2.68 GAA, .907 SV%, 1 SO)

Vasilevskiy turned aside 39 of the 40 shots he faced Saturday in a 5-1 win over Detroit. He improved to 4-3-1 with a 2.24 GAA and .922 SV% in 8 starts in January.

However, while he has had a lot of success lately, he is 0-2-0 with an 8.13 GAA and .810 SV% in 2 starts against the Leafs this season. He allowed 4 goals on 28 shots in a 5-3 loss Nov. 30 in Tampa, and he was pulled midway through a 5-2 loss in Toronto Oct. 21, allowing 4 goals on just 14 shots.

Woll allowed 3 goals on 35 shots in that comeback win in Montreal Saturday. He has won back-to-back wins, and he has a 5-2-0 record in 7 January starts despite a subpar 3.15 GAA and .896 SV%.

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Lightning at Maple Leafs picks and predictions

Prediction

Maple Leafs 4, Lightning 3

Moneyline

The MAPLE LEAFS (-110) are a solid play in this home matchup against its Atlantic Division rivals, the Lightning (-110).

While Toronto has won 2 in a row, and 7 of the past 10 games, Tampa Bay is playing good hockey lately, too.

However, the difference here is that the first 2 games have gone in favor of the Maple Leafs, and they’ve treated Vasilevskiy poorly in 2 matchups this season.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Lightning +1.5 (-275) will cost you nearly 3 times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk for not nearly enough reward.

Even if you wanted some insurance here, and you were to toss Tampa Bay into a multi-leg NHL or cross-sport parlay, including the Lightning kills all the value of your ticket.

AVOID.

Over/Under

OVER 6 (-120) might be the best play here.

The Over has cashed in the past 2 games for the Leafs, as Toronto has re-discovered its scoring touch with 11 goals. It has also allowed at least 3 goals in 5 consecutive games, or 3.8 goals per game.

For the Lightning, they’ve cashed high on the total at a 4-0-1 clip in the past 5 games, while cashing the Over in both meetings with the Leafs so far this season.

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New Jersey Devils at Toronto Maple Leafs odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s New Jersey Devils at Toronto Maple Leafs odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New Jersey Devils (26-15-5) and the Toronto Maple Leafs (27-16-2) meet Thursday at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Devils vs. Maple Leafs odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Maple Leafs lead 2-0; Toronto won 4-2 and 2-1 in New Jersey, cashing as an underdog in each game as the Under also cashed in each outing

The Devils lost 2-1 in a shootout against the Florida Panthers Tuesday, slipping to 2-4-2 in the past 8 outings. The Under has cashed in 7 in a row, averaging just 1.8 goals per game (GPG) in the past 8 games, while allowing 2.6 GPG in the previous 7 outings.

The Maple Leafs lost 4-1 at home against the Dallas Stars Tuesday, dropping their third consecutive game. Toronto has scored just 4 goals in the skid, while allowing 13 goals. The Under is on a 4-1 run in the past 5 games, and 6-2 in the previous 8 contests.

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Devils at Maple Leafs odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Devils -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Maple Leafs +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Devils -1.5 (+200) | Maple Leafs +1.5 (-250)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Devils at Maple Leafs projected goalies

Jacob Markstrom (21-8-4, 2.15 GAA, .913 SV%, 3 SO) vs. Joseph Woll (14-8-0, 2.65 GAA, .908 SV%, 1 SO)

Markstrom has allowed 3 or fewer goals in 15 straight starts since Nov. 29 in Detroit. He posted an 8-1-1 mark with a 1.30 GAA and .937 SV% with 2 SO in 10 starts in December, while going 2-1-2 with a 2.13 GAA and .917 SV% in 5 January outings.

Markstrom faced the Maple Leafs just once this season, allowing 4 goals on 22 shots in a 4-2 loss Oct. 10 in Newark.

Woll has been very ordinary in January, despite winning 3 of 5 starts. He has a 3.22 GAA and .895 SV%, allowing 4 or more goals in 3 of his past 4 outings. He has yet to face the Devils so far this season.

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Devils at Maple Leafs picks and predictions

Prediction

Devils 4, Maple Leafs 2

Moneyline

The DEVILS (-120) have lost the first 2 meetings with the Maple Leafs (+100) this season, but a lot has changed since October.

New Jersey is playing very good hockey over the past 2 months, and we highlighted the success of Markstrom in that span.

Toronto has had a lot of trouble lighting the lamp lately, going for 2.0 GPG in the past 5 games, including just a single goal in the past 2 outings.

Puck line/Against the spread

The DEVILS -1.5 (+200) are worth a roll of dice for the chance to double up.

The Maple Leafs +1.5 (-250) have lost by 3 goals in each of their last 3 outings. So, if you like New Jersey to win, you should like it to cover the puck line, too.

Over/Under

OVER 5.5 (-115) is a risky play given the problems Toronto has had on offense lately, but it has been very giving, too. The Maple Leafs have allowed 13 goals in the 3-game losing streak, or 4.3 GPG.

New Jersey hasn’t scored 4 or more goals since Dec. 27 against the Carolina Hurricanes. It’s tough to bet against a 7-game Under streak, which the Devils have, but they’re certainly due for an Over.

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Dallas Stars at Toronto Maple Leafs odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Dallas Stars at Toronto Maple Leafs odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Dallas Stars (27-14-1) and the Toronto Maple Leafs (27-15-2) meet Tuesday at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Stars vs. Maple Leafs odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Maple Leafs lead 1-0; Toronto won 5-3 in Dallas on Dec. 18 as a slight underdog (+124) as the Over (5.5) cashed

The Maple Leafs have won 7 consecutive meetings against the Stars since March 15, 2022. Toronto has outscored Dallas 29-13 in that 7-game win streak. The Under has connected in 5 of the past 8 meetings.

Toronto was blanked 3-0 at home Saturday against the Vancouver Canucks, and it has dropped the past 2 games after a 5-game win streak. The Under is 3-1 in the past 4 outings, while cashing at a 5-2 clip in the previous 7 contests.

Dallas was edged 3-2 at the Ottawa Senators as the Under (6) connected, halting a 7-game win streak. The Stars are still an impressive 8-1-1 across the past 10 games, with 4 of the past 5 games decided by a single goal. The Stars have ended up going to overtime or a shootout in 3 of the past 5 contests. The Under has cashed in 3 in a row, and the total has gone low at 7-1-3 in the past 11 games, and 10-2-3 in the previous 15 contests.

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Stars at Maple Leafs odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Stars -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Maple Leafs -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Stars +1.5 (-250) | Maple Leafs -1.5 (+200)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Stars at Maple Leafs projected goalies

Jake Oettinger (21-9-1, 2.35 GAA, .910 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Joseph Woll (14-7-0, 2.58 GAA, .912 SV%, 1 SO)

Oettinger has won 5 straight starts, and he has allowed 3 or fewer goals in 6 of the past 7 outings. In January, Oettinger has posted an impressive 4-0-0 record, 2.16 GAA and .914 SV%. He started the game against the Maple Leafs Dec. 18, allowing 4 goals on 12 shots before getting pulled after 2 periods in a loss.

Woll was knocked around for 5 goals on 33 shots in a 6-3 loss at Carolina last time out. That halted a 5-game win streak for the Toronto tendy. He is 3-1-0 withy a 3.00 GAA and .907 SV% in 4 starts in January.

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Stars at Maple Leafs picks and predictions

Prediction

Stars 3, Maple Leafs 2

Moneyline

The STARS (-105) are a value play as short ‘dogs as the road trip continues.

The Maple Leafs (-115) have managed 7 straight wins in the series, but the Leafs are really struggling lately, and it’s hard to imagine Oettinger struggling for a second straight outing against Toronto. In fact, the Lakeville, Minn.,  native is likely to bring his ‘A’ game.

Puck line/Against the spread

Playing Stars +1.5 (-250) will cost you 2 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk for not nearly enough reward if you require a little bit of insurance.

The Maple Leafs -1.5 (+200) cannot be trusted, as they’re coming off a shutout loss at home to Vancouver, while getting outscored 9-3 in the past 2 outings.

PASS.

Over/Under

UNDER 5.5 (+100) is worth a look at even-money.

The Under has connected in 3 of the past 4 outings for the Maple Leafs, while going 5-2 across the past 7 tries.

The Stars have cashed low in each of the past 3 stops on the road trip, and the Under has dominated at 14-3-3 in the past 20 games. While that makes this look like a slam-dunk play, one of those 3 Over results came against the Leafs in the Metroplex in the first meeting last month, so be careful.

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