The Tampa Bay Lightning will try to be nasty hosts on Monday when the Toronto Maple Leafs pay a visit to Amalie Arena.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the Tampa Bay Lightning in this one found them earlier as -245 favorites on the NHL money line at Sportsbook. Betting the over under total instead? It was hovering near 5 at its open earlier today at Sportsbook and may have moved.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 2.8-2.6 victory for the Lightning. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Tampa Bay Lightning Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Tampa Bay Lightning are 43-27-5 so far on the season. The Toronto Maple Leafs, meanwhile, are 27-36-11. OVER/UNDER betting fans have seen Tampa Bay go 31-36-8 and the Maple Leafs go 29-34-11 on the totals. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Tampa Bay vs Toronto injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings at Odds Shark show the No. 22-rated Toronto Maple Leafs taking on the No. 15-rated Tampa Bay Lightning in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Tampa Bay's No. 9-ranked offense, averaging 2.81 goals per game, against a Maple Leafs defense that ranks No. 24 at 2.93 goals allowed. The Lightning power play is averaging 16.73% while the Maple Leafs defense kills off 80.17% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Toronto lost its last outing, a 3-1 result against the Bruins on March 26. Bettors who backed the Bruins at -169 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Tampa Bay was a 5-2 loser in its last match at home against the Panthers. They lost as favorites, while the total score of 7 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Toronto at Florida, Tuesday, March 29th
Tampa Bay home to Montreal, Thursday, March 31st