The Vegas Golden Knights (4-4-0) face the Toronto Maple Leafs (4-4-1) Tuesday at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Golden Knights vs. Maple Leafs odds and lines, and make our expert NHL picks, predictions and bets.
The Golden Knights posted their third consecutive victory as they edged the Anaheim Ducks 5-4 at home in a shootout as heavy favorites. While Vegas has won three in a row, it has outscored its opponents just 11-7.
The Maple Leafs started off super slow but have picked up the pace in a pair of Original Six battles against the Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings. The team also welcomed Petr Mrazek back after a two-week injury to help against the Red Wings.
Golden Knights vs. 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 10:35 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Golden Knights +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Maple Leafs -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Golden Knights +1.5 (-170) | Maple Leafs -1.5 (+133)
- Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -135 | U: +110)
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Golden Knights at Maple Leafs projected goalies
Robin Lehner (3-4-0, 3.00 GAA, .910 SV%) vs. Jack Campbell (3-2-1, 2.31 GAA, .918 SV%)
Lehner has won back-to-back starts. He allowed 5 total goals on 65 shots in a 3-1 victory at Colorado and a 5-4 shootout win over Anaheim last time out. He lost his only start against an Eastern Conference foe this year as he allowed 2 goals on 26 shots in a 2-0 setback against the New York Islanders Oct. 24.
Campbell turned aside 27 of 29 shots in a 3-2 overtime win against the Chicago Blackhawks Wednesday. He has allowed 3 or fewer goals in five of six starts to date.
Golden Knights at Maple Leafs odds, lines, picks and predictions
Prediction
Golden Knights 3, Maple Leafs 2
Money line
The GOLDEN KNIGHTS (+155) are a value play on the road against the Maple Leafs. Yes, Toronto has won a pair of games against the Blackhawks and Red Wings, but those two teams have a combined record of 5-10-4 — not exactly the cream of the NHL crop.
Vegas has never won in three previous trips to Toronto but there’s a first time for everything.
Against the spread
The GOLDEN KNIGHTS +1.5 (-170) is a little on the expensive side, costing you almost two times your potential return, but it’s not terribly out of line if you’d like a little insurance.
Overtime or a shootout was required in two of Toronto’s previous three home victories against Vegas.
Over/Under
UNDER 5.5 (+110) is worth a roll of the dice here, but only make a small-unit play.
The Over hit last time out for the Golden Knights, but the Under was 3-1 in the previous four outings. The Over cashed in Toronto’s last result, but the Under is 6-3 overall for the Leafs.
The Under has connected in three of the previous four meetings head-to-head in this series, too.
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