The Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins both have breathing room in the standings heading into their encounter Saturday night but that does not mean there is not something worth playing for. The Leafs have spent the past year and a half beating up on the Bruins, winning the past six meetings – four of which came by two or more goals. Will the Bruins finally snap the streak or will the Leafs continue to have Atlantic Division bragging rights?
- The Bruins are 10-0 SU in their last 10 games vs divisional opponents.
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the Maple Leafs' last 7 games against the Bruins.
- The total has gone UNDER in the Bruins' last 5 games.
The Leafs have won five of their past six games including each of their past four. That six-game span has seen the explosive Toronto offense averaging 3.7 goals per game and netting four or more on four occasions. Of course, Auston Matthews has been a big reason for the humming offense with the center notching four goals and three assists in the past six.
The Bruins traditionally stingy defense – Boston allows the fewest goals per game in the NHL – has had problems stopping the Leafs this season. In their first two meetings earlier this season, the Bruins allowed a combined seven goals. That being said, the Bruins defense has been dominant recently, allowing two or fewer goals in six of their last seven games.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Boston Bruins as -130 favorites earlier today. The over under opened at 5.5 at Sportsbook for betting fans hoping to turn a profit on totals.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 3.5-1.9 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.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Boston Bruins Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Toronto Maple Leafs have seen them go 30-18-5 so far this season, while the Bruins are at 30-11-8. In totals betting, the Boston Bruins are 21-27-1, while the Maple Leafs are 22-26-5. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Boston vs Toronto injuries news.
The Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings have the Boston Bruins at No. 1 and the Toronto Maple Leafs at No. 12 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Boston Bruins No. 7-ranked offense (3.22 goals per game) against a Toronto Maple Leafs defense that ranks No. 9 at 2.75 goals per game allowed. The Bruins Sportsbook has clicked at a 21.71% rate while the Maple Leafs have a 83.65% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last action, Toronto was a 4-0 Sportsbook on the road against the Rangers. Bettors on Toronto at +109 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Boston was a 3-1 Sportsbook in its last match at home against the Blues. They won as favorites, while the total score of 4 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.
- Toronto is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
- Toronto is 4-11 ATS in its last 15 games
- Toronto is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games
- Boston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
- Boston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games
- Boston is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Toronto home to Anaheim, Monday, February 5th
Boston at Detroit, Tuesday, February 6th
