Vancouver pays a visit to Toronto on Saturday, hoping to shut down the Maple Leafs snipers in hockey action at Air Canada Centre.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you're going with the Toronto Maple Leafs in this one, they were listed as moneyline favorites of -230 on most NHL hockey betting menus (such as Sportsbook) early today for Saturday's contest. The over-under total was at 5.5 earlier at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 3.4-2.3 victory for the Maple Leafs. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Vancouver Canucks vs Toronto Maple Leafs Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Toronto Maple Leafs sport a record of 24-16-2 heading into this matchup, while the Vancouver Canucks sit at 16-19-5 on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 20-18-4 for the Maple Leafs and 23-17 for the Canucks. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Toronto vs Vancouver injuries news.
This game puts the Toronto Maple Leafs, most recently No. 8 in the Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings, up against the Vancouver Canucks, who rate a No. 22 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Toronto's No. 5-ranked offense, averaging 3.29 goals per game, against a Canucks defense that ranks No. 27 at 3.3 goals allowed. The Maple Leafs power play is averaging 21.67% while the Canucks defense kills off 77.3% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Vancouver was a 5-0 loser in its last match at home against the Ducks. They lost as favorites, while the total score of 5 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.
Toronto won its last outing, a 3-2 result against the Sharks on January 04. Bettors who backed the Maple Leafs at -129 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Next Betting Matchups
Vancouver at Montreal, Sunday, January 7th
Toronto home to Columbus, Monday, January 8th