The Toronto Maple Leafs will try to avoid going down 2-0 in their series vs the Boston Bruins tonight. The Leafs were routed 5-1 in Game 1 on Thursday and have lost four straight playoff games dating back to last season. The Buds opened as +150 dogs to steal a game in Bean Town.
- The Maple Leafs are 7-2 SU in their last nine games against the Bruins.
- The Maple Leafs are 1-7 SU in their last eight games on the road vs teams with winning records.
- The Bruins are 19-7 SU in their last 26 games vs divisional opponents.
Toronto seemed like they would keep it close after tying Game 1 in the first period but it was all Bruins for the remainder of the game. Frederik Anderson gave up five goals on a whopping 40 shots by the Bruins. The Leafs’ Sportsbook unit was ineffective going 0-3 with the man-advantage which was uncharacteristic as they did well during the season, converting 25 percent of their chances this year (ranked 2nd). But the play that killed Toronto’s chances was the 5-minute boarding penalty by Nazem Kadri in the third period that allowed Boston to notch two goals and all but seal the victory.
Boston, on the other hand, took care of business and outshot the Leafs 40-27 while converting three of its six chances on the Sportsbook in Game 1. Goaltender Tuukka Rask was stellar in net, stopping 26 of 27 shots and making big saves against Toronto’s young guns. The Bruins are a hard team to beat at TD Garden, winning 11 of their last 13 games in their barn and were 29-13 SU overall this season. If bettors prefer the Bruins puckline, they should be aware that Boston is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games and was favored in seven of them.
The total opened at 6 and the UNDER may be the best option. The total has gone UNDER in four of the last five games in this matchup with an average combined score of 5.6 goals per game in that span.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Toronto Maple Leafs opened as 145 moneyline underdogs in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total opened at 6 for those preferring over under betting, watch for the line updates during the day at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 3-2.8 win for the Maple Leafs on Saturday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Boston Bruins Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Boston Bruins bring a 51-20-12 record to the battle against the 49-27-7 Maple Leafs. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Boston go 36-42-5 so far and the Maple Leafs go 41-35-7. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Boston vs Toronto injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Boston Bruins rated this week at No. 2 and the Toronto Maple Leafs sitting at No. 1.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Boston's No. 5-ranked offense, averaging 3.29 goals per game, against a Maple Leafs defense that ranks No. 12 at 2.86 goals allowed. The Bruins power play is averaging 24.24% while the Maple Leafs defense kills off 80.59% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Toronto was a 5-1 loser in its last match on the road against the Bruins. They lost as +142 underdogs, while the total score of 6 made Sportsbooks of PUSH bettors.
- Toronto is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
- Toronto is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games
- The total has gone OVER in 14 of Toronto's last 21 games
- Toronto is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- Boston is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games
- Boston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
- Boston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
- Boston is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Toronto home to Boston, Monday, April 16th
