NHL betting odds interest swings to the Toronto Maple Leafs at Washington battle on Tuesday at Verizon Center as the Capitals try to defend home turf and reward moneyline betting fans.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Washington Capitals as -160 favorites earlier today. The over under opened at 5.5 at Sportsbook for betting fans hoping to turn a profit on totals.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 3.3-2.5 win for the Maple Leafs. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Washington Capitals Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Washington Capitals sport a record of 22-9-5 heading into this matchup, while the Toronto Maple Leafs sit at 17-12-7 on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 14-15-7 for the Capitals and 15-21 for the Maple Leafs. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Washington vs Toronto injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings at Odds Shark show the No. 8-rated Toronto Maple Leafs taking on the No. 6-rated Washington Capitals in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Washington Capitals No. 13-ranked offense (2.75 goals per game) against a Toronto Maple Leafs defense that ranks No. 20 at 2.86 goals per game allowed. The Capitals Sportsbook has clicked at a 16.81% rate while the Maple Leafs have a 85.48% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last action, Toronto was a 5-4 Sportsbook at home against the Red Wings. Bettors on Toronto at -176 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (9) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Washington won its last outing, a 2-1 result against the Senators on January 01. Bettors who backed the Capitals at -177 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
- Toronto is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
- Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Toronto's last 14 games
- Toronto is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
- Washington is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
- Washington is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games
- Washington is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games at home
- Washington is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Toronto at New Jersey, Friday, January 6th
Washington home to Columbus, Thursday, January 5th
