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Toronto Maple Leafs at Dallas Stars odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Toronto Maple Leafs (19-10-2) meet the Dallas Stars (19-11-0) Wednesday at American Airlines Center. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Maple Leafs vs. Stars odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Maple Leafs won 2-0 in 2023-24

The Maple Leafs have swept the regular-season series in each of the past 3 campaigns, winning 6 straight games in the series since March 15, 2022.

Toronto picked up a 5-3 victory at home Sunday over the Buffalo Sabres, cashing as a moderate favorite (-171) as the Over (6) cashed. The Leafs are 3-1-0 in the past 4 games, while the Under has connected at a 5-2-1 pace in the previous 8 contests.

The Stars picked up a 3-1 win Monday against the Washington Capitals as moderate favorites (-156), while going 3-1-0 in the previous 4 outings. The Under has hit in 3 in a row, while going 7-1-0 in the past 8 contests.

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Maple Leafs at Stars odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 6:16 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Maple Leafs +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Stars -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Maple Leafs +1.5 (-225) | Stars -1.5 (+180)
Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Maple Leafs at Stars projected goalies

Joseph Woll (8-4-0, 2.24 GAA, .918% SV, 1 SO) vs. Jake Oettinger (16-7-0, 2.32 GAA, .913 SV%, 1 SO)

Woll is likely to have to do plenty of the heavy lifting for at least the next month, as Anthony Stolarz will be sidelined 4-6 weeks due to knee surgery. Stolarz is the NHL’s leader in save percentage (.927).

Woll has allowed 3 or fewer goals in each of his past 10 starts and 11 appearances, and he is 2-2-0 with a 2.49 GAA and .906 SV% in 3 starts and 1 relief appearance in December.

Oettinger allowed just a single goal on 26 shots in a 3-1 win against the Capitals, while allowing just 2 goals on 42 shots in back-to-back victories. The Lakeville, Minn., native has a 4-3-0 record, 2.01 GAA and .918 SV% in 7 December outings.

Maple Leafs at Stars picks and predictions

Prediction

Stars 3, Maple Leafs 2

Moneyline

The STARS (-135) are worth a look as moderate favorites, but backing them against the Maple Leafs (+115) is quite risky. Toronto has won 6 straight meetings in the series.

However, the presence of Oettinger gives the Stars a leg up, ever so slightly. Woll has been good, and this will likely be a defensive battle, perhaps even decided in overtime or a shootout. But give Dallas the edge based on tending.

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Puck line/Against the spread

Backing the Maple Leafs +1.5 (-225) will cost you more than 2 times your potential return if you cannot take Toronto straight up, and you’d like a little bit of insurance instead.

Either take the Leafs straight up if you like them, although that’s not recommended, or AVOID.

Over/Under

UNDER 5.5 (+100) is the lean at even-money, but go with a half-unit play at most.

Again, Woll hasn’t allowed more than 3 goals in any start since his first outing of the season in late October.

Meanwhile, the Under is 3-0 in the past 3 starts by Oettinger, and 6-1 across his past 7 assignments. The Under is 5-2 in the past 7 meetings in this series, too.

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Buffalo Sabres at Toronto Maple Leafs odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Buffalo Sabres at Toronto Maple Leafs odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Buffalo Sabres (11-15-4) meet the Toronto Maple Leafs (18-10-2) Sunday at Scotiabank Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Sabres vs. Maple Leafs odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; tied 2-2 in 2023-24

The Sabres were doubled up 4-2 in Washington Saturday, slipping to 0-6-3 in the past 9 games. The total pushed, and the Under is now 6-4-2 in the past 12 outings.

Buffalo is 1-4-0 in the past 5 games when playing on no rest, while the Under is 3-1-1.

The Maple Leafs also played Saturday, and they were also doubled up 4-2 in Detroit in an Original Six battle behind Joseph Woll. The Leafs are just 2-3-0 in the previous 5 outings, while the Under is 5-1-1 in the past 7 contests.

In the second end of a back-to-back, the Leafs are 3-2-1 with the Over-Under splitting 3-3.

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Sabres at Maple Leafs odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 6:17 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Sabres +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Maple Leafs -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Sabres +1.5 (-150) | Maple Leafs -1.5 (+125)
Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Sabres at Maple Leafs projected goalies

James Reimer (1-3-1, 3.58 GAA, .879 SV) vs. Dennis Hildeby (1-1-0, 4.03 GAA, .869 SV%)

Reimer is expected to face his former team in the second end of this back-to-back. He allowed 5 goals on 31 shots in a 6-5 shootout loss Monday against the Detroit Red Wings his last time out in his third start since coming over from the Ducks. He allowed 4 total goals on 52 shots in his first 2 starts.

Hildeby is likely to get the starting nod with Anthony Stolarz battling a lower-body injury and Joseph Woll having started in Detroit Saturday. Hildeby was tagged for 6 goals on 38 shots in his most recent appearance Oct. 22 in Columbus.

Sabres at Maple Leafs picks and predictions

Prediction

Maple Leafs 4, Sabres 3

Moneyline

The Maple Leafs (-200) will cost you 2 times your potential return, and that’s a little too expensive for the second end of a back-to-back with the third-string goaltender in between the pipes.

However, the Sabres (+165) also cannot be trusted, as Buffalo has managed a dismal 0-6-3 in the past 9 outings.

PASS.

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Puck line/Against the spread

While the SABRES +1.5 (-150) are 0-6-3 in the past 9 games, Buffalo has lost 6 of those games by a single goal. It has been right there, but just can’t get over the hump.

The Maple Leafs -1.5 (+125) is too risky, as there is plenty of concern with Hildeby in between the pipes. The Toronto offense will need to kick it up a notch, and that won’t be easy against the veteran Reimer.

Over/Under

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

With Reimer is in the crease coming off a stinker, he is a good play. And Hildeby was hammered last time he appeared in the NHL, losing at Columbus. We should see plenty of fire-wagon hockey in T-Dot.

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

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

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The Toronto Maple Leafs (16-9-2) and New Jersey Devils (18-10-2) tangle in a Tuesday night battle between second-place clubs. The opening puck drop at the Prudential Center in Newark will be at 7 p.m. (ESPN+). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Maple Leafs vs. Devils odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Toronto leads 1-0 with 4-2 road win on Oct. 10

Toronto lost just twice between Nov. 5-Dec. 4, but the Maple Leafs have equaled that number since. They are coming off Friday and Saturday setbacks. The most recent of those was a 5-2 loss at the Pittsburgh Penguins Saturday. Despite its good overall record, the second-place squad in the Atlantic Division is just 4-5-2 on the road.

The Devils last played Sunday, getting shut out at home (4-0) by the Colorado Avalanche. The second-place club in the Metropolitan has had some troubles on home ice. The Devils are 1-3-0 across their last 4 contests in Newark and overall are 7-6-2 at home.

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Maple Leafs at Devils odds

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Moneyline: Maple Leafs +114 (bet $100 to win $114) | Devils -137 (bet $137 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Maple Leafs +1.5 (-220) | Devils -1.5 (+176)
Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -102 | U: -118)

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Maple Leafs at Devils projected goalies

Joseph Woll (7-3-0, 2.20 GAA, .919 SV%) vs. Jacob Markstrom (13-6-1, 2.51 GAA, .907 SV%)

Woll started Saturday and allowed 3 goals at Pittsburgh (the Penguins scored 2 empty-net goals in the game’s final 40 seconds). The 26-year-old ranks 11th in Hockey-Reference.com’s goals saved above average, but he’ll be looking to atone for a rocky, 2-game .841 SV% logged against the Devils last season.

Markstrom last played Friday, stopping 17-of-19 against the Seattle Kraken. The veteran has contributed to some of New Jersey’s disappointments at home where he has registered an .875 SV%. He was the loser in the Oct. 10 meeting.

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Maple Leafs at Devils picks and predictions

Prediction

Devils 4, Maple Leafs 3

Moneyline

Toronto, which has won 8 in a row at New Jersey (last Devils home win in the series was April 5, 2018), has been outshot in 3 of its last 4 games. The Leafs have also been outperformed of late in special teams.

The Maple Leafs have yielded 13 goals over their last 3 road tilts and for the season have allowed 2.86 goals per game when playing on 2-day rest (vs. 2.63 GPG overall).

The Devils, who have not lost back-to-back games since October, have been cranking our solid puck-possession numbers, and they own a robust 39.5% conversion rate on power plays since Nov. 14. Even-strength analytics peg New Jersey as having more to give at both ends of the ice — scoring more and allowing less — and the Devils are the value side of this test on home ice.

TAKE NEW JERSEY (-137).

Puck line/Against the spread

No interest: PASS.

Over/Under

The Over is 4-1 across the last 5 games of the series.

The Maple Leafs have only played 4 road games since Nov. 13 and all 4 landed as Overs. Woll has only made 3 starts since Nov. 25, his fine numbers have some overall small-sample fade to them.

With the Devils power play being in high gear, the OVER 6.5 (-102) is the value side of this one.

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Chicago Blackhawks at Toronto Maple Leafs odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Chicago Blackhawks (8-14-2) take on the Toronto Maple Leafs (14-7-2) Monday evening. Puck drop from Scotiabank Arena is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Blackhawks vs. Maple Leafs odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Blackhawks won 2-0 last year

The Hawks fell 6-3 to the Columbus Blue Jackets Sunday in what was their sixth loss in 8 games. C Connor Bedard scored his fifth goal of the season. He has 5 goals and 14 assists for 19 points in 24 games. The Hawks are 4-8-2 on the road thus far.

The Leafs got back in the win column Saturday with a 5-3 win in Tampa. RW William Nylander scored his 15th goal of the season. He is tied for fifth in the NHL in goals thus far. The best news from that game was the return of C Auston Matthews (upper body), who missed nearly a month due to injury. He had 2 assists in the game.

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Blackhawks at Maple Leafs odds

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Moneyline (ML): Blackhawks +310 (bet $100 to win $310) | Maple Leafs -400 (bet $400 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blackhawks +2.5 (-150) | Maple Leafs -2.5 (+125)
Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Blackhawks at Maple Leafs projected goalies

Arvid Soderblom (1-4-1, 2.36 GAA, .926 SV%) vs. Anthony Stolarz (7-6-0, 3.33 GAA, .872 SV%, 1 SO)

The 25-year-old Swede has lost 3 straight starts, but he has performed well in them. He stopped 21 of 24 against Anaheim last time out, and he stopped 29 of 31 and 37 of 39 against Vancouver and Dallas. Soderblom has yet to allow more than 3 goals in his 6 starts. He was between the pipes in a 4-3 OT win against Toronto last year, stopping 34 of 37.

Stolarz took the 5-1 loss to Florida Wednesday, allowing 4 goals on 23 shots. He was solid overall in November, going 3-2-1 with a 2.18 GAA and .927 SV%. Stolarz suffered a 5-2 loss to the Hawks last year, stopping 20 of 24.

Blackhawks at Maple Leafs picks and predictions

Prediction

Maple Leafs 3, Blackhawks 2

Moneyline

There is no bet with the inflated ML here. Instead, let’s take CONNOR BEDARD OVER 2.5 SHOTS (-125). He had 5 and 4 SOG the last 2 games. He had 6 and 4 against Toronto last season.

Puck line/Against the spread

There’s no play here, either, because the Blackhawks losing by 2 or fewer goals at a chalky -150 is just not how I want to spend my Monday evening.

PASS and look to the total.

Over/Under

The Blackhawks are 2-8 O/U in their last 10, and the Leafs are 4-6. They have scored 3+ goals in 8 of 10 games, and the only ones they didn’t . . . they lost.

I don’t see the Leafs dropping a 5-spot on Soderblom, and I can’t see the Hawks scoring more than 2.

Take the UNDER 6 (-115).

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Toronto Maple Leafs at Florida Panthers odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Toronto Maple Leafs (13-6-2) meet the Florida Panthers (12-9-1) Wednesday at Amerant Bank Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Maple Leafs vs. Panthers odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; split last season 2-2

The Maple Leafs edged the Utah Hockey Club 3-2 in Sunday’s game as a heavy favorite (-189) while the Under (5.5) cashed. Toronto has won 4 in a row, although 3 of those victories were by a single goal.

The Panthers were spanked 4-1 against the Washington Capitals Monday night as the Under (6) cashed. The defending champs have lost 4 in a row and are just 1-6 in the past 7 outings since Nov. 12.

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Maple Leafs at Panthers odds

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Moneyline (ML): Maple Leafs +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Panthers -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Maple Leafs +1.5 (-225) | Panthers -1.5 (+180)
Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Maple Leafs at Panthers projected goalies

Joseph Woll (5-2-0, 2.00 GAA, .922 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Sergei Bobrovsky (9-5-1, 3.18 GAA, .885 SV%, 1 SO)

Woll allowed 2 goals on 26 shots in a 3-2 victory against the Utah Hockey Club, and he has rattled off 4 straight victories, allowing just 6 goals on 105 shots. He faced the Panthers twice last season, going 1-1-0 with a 2.46 GAA and .938 SV% in 2 starts.

Bobrovsky was hammed by the Avalanche Saturday in his most recent start, allowing 6 goals on just 24 shots. He has allowed 4 or more goals in 3 of his past 4 games, and Bob is just 1-3-0 with a 3.99 GAA and .856 SV% in the skid.

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Maple Leafs at Panthers picks and predictions

Prediction

Maple Leafs 3, Panthers 1

Moneyline

The MAPLE LEAFS (+115) are worth a look as short ‘dogs on the road.

Toronto has picked up 4 consecutive victories, albeit 3 of them coming by a single goal, including 2 OT wins. But, wins are wins, and they’re just not coming for Florida lately. The Panthers (-135) have dropped 4 in a row, and 6 of the past 7 outings, as they link into the Thanksgiving break.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Maple Leafs +1.5 (-225) will cost you more than 2 times your potential return if you can’t trust Toronto straight up and need a little bit of insurance. That’s way too much risk for not nearly enough reward.

AVOID, and just play Toronto straight up.

Over/Under

The UNDER 6 (-120) is the lean in this battle in South Florida.

The Under has cashed in 2 in a row for the Leafs, while going 8-2-1 in the past 11 games.

For the Panthers, the Under cashed last time out, and they’ve allowed just 2.0 goals per game in the past 3 outings. The Under has a 4-3 edge in the past 7 outings.

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

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

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The Utah Hockey Club (8-9-3) meet the Toronto Maple Leafs (12-6-2) Sunday at Scotiabank Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (NHL Network). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Utah Hockey Club vs. Maple Leafs odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Maple Leafs won 2-0 in 2023-24 vs. Arizona Coyotes

The Utah Hockey Club make the third stop of a 4-game road trip in this standalone game Sunday, and it is playing on no rest. Utah picked up a 6-1 win in Pittsburgh over the Penguins as a moderate favorite (-130) as the Over (6) cashed on Saturday.

Utah is playing its first game on no rest this season. Last season, when the team was located in Arizona, it was 5-4-0 when playing on no rest with a plus-1 goal differential, while the Over was also 5-4-0.

The Maple Leafs blanked the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 last time out on Wednesday behind G Joseph Woll, who kicked aside all 31 shots he faced. C Fraser Minten was credited with the game-winning goal, while C William Nylander had a power-play goal, and RW Pontus Holmberg had an empty-net goal.

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Utah Hockey Club at Maple Leafs odds

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Moneyline (ML): Utah Hockey Club +158 (bet $100 to win $158) | Maple Leafs -192 (bet $192 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Utah Hockey Club +1.5 (-160) | Maple Leafs -1.5 (+130)
Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +114 | U: -140)

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Utah Hockey Club at Maple Leafs projected goalies

Karel Vejmelka (2-5-0, 2.21 GAA, .927 SV%) vs. Joseph Woll (4-2-0, 2.00 GAA, .922 SV%, 1 SO)

Vejmelka started Saturday’s game in Pittsburgh, and he might be pressed into action with no rest. That’s because Connor Ingram is nursing an upper-body injury, and he is considered day to day. The team recalled Jaxson Stauber from Tucson of the AHL on an emergency basis.

If Stauber makes his Utah debut, it would be his first NHL appearance since 2022-23 when he was with the Chicago Blackhawks. He was 5-1-0 with a 2.81 GAA and .911 SV% in his first 6 NHL starts.

Woll has won 3 consecutive starts since Nov. 9, and he has allowed just 4 goals on 79 shots in the span. He has a 1.74 GAA and .931 SV% in 4 outings in November.

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Utah Hockey Club at Maple Leafs picks and predictions

Prediction

Maple Leafs 4, Utah Hockey League 2

Moneyline

The Maple Leafs (-192) will cost you nearly 2 times your potential return, and that’s just a little too much risk, even if the Utah Hockey Club (+158) is in a tough spot.

Utah was impressive in Pittsburgh on Saturday, but it is facing a goalie crunch. Whether it uses Vejmelka again for a second straight day, or the AHL recall Stauber, the Utah Hockey Club cannot be trusted.

AVOID.

Puck line/Against the spread

The MAPLE LEAFS -1.5 (+130) are a better play laying the goal and a half at plus-money.

Toronto picked up the 3-0 win against the Vegas Golden Knights behind Woll on Wednesday, and it is well rested.

On the flip side, the Utah Hockey Club +1.5 (-170) is back on no rest, and whether it’s Vejmelka or Stauber in between the pipes, this team is in a bad way playing on no rest against a team which hasn’t played since Wednesday.

Over/Under

The UNDER 6.5 (+110) is an intriguing play at plus-money.

Yes, Utah is coming back on no rest after playing Saturday in the Steel City, and it posted the Over in that victory. However, the Under has cashed at a 4-2-2 clip in the previous 8 games, and it is 10-4-2 in the past 16 outings.

For the Maple Leafs, the Under cashed last time out against VGK, while the total has gone low at a 6-2 pace in the previous 8 games.

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

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

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The Vegas Golden Knights (11-5-2) take on the Toronto Maple Leafs (11-6-2) Wednesday. Puck drop from Scotiabank Arena is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Golden Knights vs. Maple Leafs odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; tied 1-1 last year

VGK lost a U-G-L-Y one against the Washington Capitals Sunday 5-2. LW Alex Ovechkin had a hat trick against the Knights. C Brett Howden scored his 7th goal of the season. C Jack Eichel had an assist to extend his point streak to 6 games.

The Leafs have won 2 OT games in a row after downing the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 Saturday. C Bobby McMann had his 5th and 6th goals of the year, and LW Matthew Knies netted his 8th. They have won 5 of 6, and they’re doing it without C Auston Matthews, who has been out since Nov. 3 with an upper body injury.

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Golden Knights at Maple Leafs odds

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Moneyline (ML): Golden Knights -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Maple Leafs -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Golden Knights +1.5 (-250) | Maple Leafs -1.5 (+200)
Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Golden Knights at Maple Leafs projected goalies

Adin Hill (8-3-1, 3.16 GAA, .886 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Joseph Woll (3-2-0, 2.40 GAA, .902 SV%)

Hill has won 2 starts in a row, allowing 2 goals past him in each with 30 and 22 saves against Anaheim and Utah. Hill was 1-0-0 with a 4.04 GAA and .900 SV% in 2 appearances against Toronto last season. He stopped 45 of 50 shots

Woll’s last appearance was a 4-3 OT win at Washington a week ago. He stopped 24 of 27 shots fired his way. The youngster has started 5 games, and he has allowed 3+ in 3 of them and a single goal each in the other 2.

Golden Knights at Maple Leafs picks and predictions

Prediction

Golden Knights 4, Maple Leafs 3

Moneyline

The Leafs are without AM34, and the Knights are without captain Mark Stone. This is a true pick ’em. Toronto is 8-3-0 at home this year, but I like Vegas here. It has won 3 of the last 4 matchups, and 2 of them were in Toronto.

Take the GOLDEN KNIGHTS -110.

Puck line/Against the spread

I like JACK EICHEL OVER 0.5 ASSISTS (-155) here. He has assists in 6 straight, and he has totaled 12 helpers in total in that stretch. BetMGM has a 20% NHL odds boost token for most users, which will bring it to -130.

Over/Under

Over. Hill has not been the player he was in the Stanley Cup run a couple of years ago, and Toronto is going with its backup. The last 3 meetings had 7+ goals in them. Vegas is 6-3-1 O/U in the last 10, and Toronto has cashed 2 straight overs.

Take the OVER 6 (-115).

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Edmonton Oilers at Toronto Maple Leafs odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Edmonton Oilers (9-7-1) meet the Toronto Maple Leafs (10-6-2) Saturday at Scotiabank Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (NHL Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Oilers vs. Maple Leafs odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Tied 1-1 in 2023-24

Superstar Connor McDavid of the Oilers became the fourth-fastest player in NHL history to reach 1,000 points for his career with a second period goal in Thursday’s 3-2 overtime win against the Nashville Predators.

The Oilers streak in with 3 consecutive victories, which is a season high, but the past 2 wins have both ended up going to overtime. The Under is 5-2 across the previous 7 outings

Edmonton has also won 3 in a row on the road, while going 5-2-0 away from home this season. The Under is 5-2 in 7 road contests, too.

For Toronto, it is coming off a 4-3 OTW in Washington against the Capitals as moderate underdogs (+130) as the Over (6) cashed. The last home game resulted in a 3-0 loss to the Ottawa Senators, but the Maple Leafs have won 4 of the past 5 games on home ice, with the Under cashing in each of those outings.

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Oilers at Maple Leafs odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 11:30 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Oilers -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Maple Leafs +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Oilers -1.5 (+180) | Maple Leafs +1.5 (-225)
Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Oilers at Maple Leafs projected goalies

Stuart Skinner (5-5-1, 3.22 GAA, .881 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Joseph Woll (3-2-0, 2.40 GAA, .902 SV%)

Skinner has won consecutive starts for the first time this season, allowing 3 goals in each of the past 2 outings. He has shown tremendous improvement in November, going 3-1-0 with a 2.74 GAA and .897 SV% after posting a 2-4-1 mark with 3.51 GAA and .872 SV% in 7 October outings.

Woll has also won back-to-back starts, allowing just 4 goals on 48 shots. His most recent start at home, a 4-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens, was his best outing. He allowed just a single goal on 21 shots in the victory.

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Oilers at Maple Leafs picks and predictions

Prediction

Maple Leafs 4, Oilers 3

Moneyline

TORONTO (+120) is a strong value on home ice as short ‘dogs. The home team has won 5 consecutive meetings in this series since Toronto won 5-1 in Edmonton Dec. 14, 2021.

These games usually feature quite a bit of offense, too, which is no surprise given the fact we have world-class players like McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Auston Matthews, William Nylander, etc.

Puck line/Against the spread

Playing Maple Leafs +1.5 (-225) will cost you more than 2 times your potential return, if you can’t play Toronto straight up, and you need a little insurance instead.

Again, the home team has won 5 in a row in this series, so if you’re leaning Maple Leafs, just play Toronto straight up for a much better value.

PASS.

Over/Under

OVER 6 (-115) is worth a look at even-money, but don’t get carried away.

The Over is 2-1-2 in the previous 5 meetings, with the winning team scoring at least 4 goals in each of the past 6 matchups. Since March 3, 2021, we have had an average of 7.2 goals per game (GPG) in the past 9 meetings in this series.

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Detroit Red Wings at Toronto Maple Leafs odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Detroit Red Wings at Toronto Maple Leafs odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Detroit Red Wings (6-5-1) take on the Toronto Maple Leafs (7-5-2) Friday. Puck drop from Scotiabank Arena is set for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Avalanche vs. Jets odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Detroit won 2-1 last season

The Wings have won 2 straight after a 4-1 win as -108 favorites in Chicago Wednesday. RW Alex DeBrincat (6th goal of the season) and C Dylan Larkin (8th) each had goals in the affair. They have received brilliant goaltending with just 1 goal allowed in each of the past 2 games. They are tied for seventh with a 25% conversion rate on the power play but are 29th on the PK at 69.4%.

The Maple Leafs beat the Boston Bruins 4-0 Tuesday, covering as -119 home favorites. The victory is a little skewed, though, because they scored 3 power-play goals and an empty-netter. The Leafs will again be without superstar C Auston Matthews, who missed Tuesday’s game with an upper-body injury.

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Red Wings at Maple Leafs odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 3:44 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Red Wings +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Maple Leafs -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Red Wings +1.5 (-155) | Maple Leafs -1.5 (+130)
Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Red Wings at Maple Leafs projected goalies

Cam Talbot (4-1-1, 2.45 GAA, .929 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Anthony Stolarz (5-2-2, 2.12 GAA, .928 SV%, 1 SO)

Talbot has stabilized this team between the pipes. Over the last 2 games, he is 2-0-0 with a 1.00 GAA and .967 SV%. He was great against Toronto last year, going 1-1-0 with a 1.53 GAA and .948 SV%.

Stolarz is coming off a 29-save shutout over the Bruins Tuesday. He has been great in 2 starts this month with a 0.98 GAA and 60 saves on 62 shots. The career backup has taken control of Toronto’s net at age 30.

Red Wings at Maple Leafs picks and predictions

Prediction

Red Wings 3, Maple Leafs 2

Moneyline

Toronto is 5-2-0 at home, but this matchup is way closer than -200 with AM34 out. The Leafs’ power play was 3-for-7 in the Boston game. However, it was 1-for-20 in the previous 7 games.

Detroit won 2 of the 3 head-to-head meetings last season, and both of those wins were in this building.

TAKE RED WINGS (+165).

Puck line/Against the spread

I’m going to swing for the fences here. Larkin has 4 goals in the last 3 games, and he is really feeling it. DYLAN LARKIN ANYTIME GOAL (+195) is at an awesome value here. He had 2 goals and 2 assists in 3 games against Toronto last season.

Over/Under

The Under is 3-1 in Detroit’s last 4 games, and it’s 3-0-1 in Toronto’s last 4. These games have been shootouts in the past, but again, Toronto is without Matthews, and it isn’t scoring much on 5-on-5 or the PP. Detroit is also getting great goaltending.

TAKE UNDER 6 (-110).

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Boston Bruins at Toronto Maple Leafs odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Boston Bruins (6-6-1) visit the Toronto Maple Leafs (6-5-2) Tuesday. Puck drop from Scotiabank Arena is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Bruins vs. Maple Leafs odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Bruins lead 1-0

Boston has won back-to-back games after taking down the Seattle Kraken 2-0 Sunday as a -163 home favorite. RW Justin Brazeau and C Charlie Coyle each found the back of the net in the win.

Toronto has lost back-to-back games after falling 2-1 in OT at the Minnesota Wild Sunday as a +107 underdog. RW William Nylander was the lone scorer for the Maple Leafs.

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Bruins at Maple Leafs odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 9:46 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Bruins +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Maple Leafs -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Bruins +1.5 (-190) | Maple Leafs -1.5 (+155)
Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Bruins at Maple Leafs projected goalies

Jeremy Swayman (4-4-1, 3.16 GAA, .895 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Anthony Stolarz (4-2-2, 2.38 GAA, .919 SV%)

Swayman is tied for 12th in the NHL with his 4 wins, while his GAA (39th) and SV% (34th) are middle of the pack. He picked up his first shutout of the season Sunday, bouncing back after allowing 6 goals in his previous start.

Stolarz has had a solid start to the season. He also has 4 wins, while his GAA is ninth-best in the league and his SV% is tied for eighth-best. He has allowed 2 goals or fewer in 6 of his 8 games.

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Bruins at Maple Leafs picks and predictions

Prediction

Maple Leafs 3, Bruins 2

Moneyline

BET MAPLE LEAFS (-155).

Boston has shut out back-to-back teams; however, it has scored just 5 goals combined in those games and 7 total in its last 4. It has dropped 3 of its last 4 on the road.

Toronto has won 2 of its last 3 at home and has scored 13 goals over its last 4 games.

Puck line/Against the spread

PASS.

There is better value on the Toronto moneyline.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 6 (-120).

Boston has hit the Under in 3 of its last 4 games, including 2 straight, while scoring 2 or fewer goals in 6 of its last 8.

Toronto is 0-2-1 O/U in its last 3 games and has allowed 2 or fewer goals in 2 of the 3.

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