A key battle on the NHL odds menu sees visiting Toronto Maple Leafs dueling the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday at PPG Paints Arena.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you're going with the Pittsburgh Penguins in this one, they were listed as moneyline favorites of -121 on most NHL hockey betting menus (such as Sportsbook) early today for Saturday's contest. The over-under total was at 6 earlier at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 3.9-1.8 victory for the Penguins. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Pittsburgh Penguins Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Pittsburgh Penguins currently sport a record of 16-11-3. The Toronto Maple Leafs are 18-10-1. Betting totals have seen the Penguins post a 17-12-1 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Maple Leafs have gone 14-12-3 against the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Pittsburgh vs Toronto injuries news.
The Pittsburgh Penguins sit at No. 6 in the current NHL power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Toronto Maple Leafs sit at a No. 18 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Pittsburgh's No. 21-ranked offense, averaging 2.85 goals per game, against a Maple Leafs defense that ranks No. 15 at 3 goals allowed. The Penguins power play is averaging 26.26% while the Maple Leafs defense kills off 81.4% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last action, Toronto was a 2-1 Sportsbook at home against the Flames. Bettors on Toronto at -153 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
In their last action, Pittsburgh was a 4-3 Sportsbook at home against the Islanders. Bettors on Pittsburgh at -155 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (7) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
- Toronto is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Toronto's last 12 games
- Toronto is 14-5 ATS in its last 19 games on the road
- Toronto is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
- Pittsburgh is 8-17 ATS in its last 25 games
- Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 8 games
- Pittsburgh is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Toronto home to Edmonton, Sunday, December 10th
Pittsburgh home to Colorado, Monday, December 11th
