Pittsburgh Penguins vs Toronto Maple Leafs Pick and Betting Preview

The Toronto Maple Leafs get a visit from the Pittsburgh Penguins in NHL Betting Odds action on Saturday.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

If you're backing the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins in this one, they Penguins listed earlier today as underdogs of -103 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Those over/under total betting saw the number open in the area of 6, depending on the book.

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 3.4-2.4 victory for the Penguins. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Toronto Maple Leafs Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Supporters of the Pittsburgh Penguins have seen them go 39-25-4 so far this season, while the Maple Leafs are at 39-22-7. In totals betting, the Toronto Maple Leafs are 32-31-5, while the Penguins are 37-29-2. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Toronto vs Pittsburgh injuries news.

According to new NHL Power Rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 11-ranked Toronto Maple Leafs and the No. 2-rated Pittsburgh Penguins in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Toronto's No. 7-ranked offense, averaging 3.28 goals per game, against a Penguins defense that ranks No. 19 at 3.01 goals allowed. The Maple Leafs power play is averaging 20.86% while the Penguins defense kills off 82.14% of their penalties.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Pittsburgh won its last outing, a 5-2 result against the Flyers on March 07. Bettors who backed the Penguins at +101 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Last time out for Toronto, they were a 5-3 loser as they battled the Sabres on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Sabres at +159 were rewarded, while the 8 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Betting Trends
  • Pittsburgh is 14-7 ATS in its last 21 games
  • Pittsburgh is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
  • Pittsburgh is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
  • The total has gone OVER in 7 of Pittsburgh's last 9 games
  • Toronto is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
  • Toronto is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games
  • Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
  • The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games

Next Betting Matchups

Pittsburgh home to Dallas, Sunday, March 11th
Toronto home to Dallas, Wednesday, March 14th

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