The Tampa Bay Lightning will try to be nasty hosts on Thursday when the Toronto Maple Leafs pay a visit to Amalie Arena.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 4-1.8 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 Tampa Bay Lightning Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Tampa Bay Lightning bring a 18-15-3 record to the battle against the 15-12-7 Maple Leafs. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Tampa Bay go 17-14-5 so far and the Maple Leafs go 14-20. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Tampa Bay vs Toronto injuries news.
The Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings have the Tampa Bay Lightning at No. 14 and the Toronto Maple Leafs at No. 9 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Tampa Bay Lightning No. 9-ranked offense (2.89 goals per game) against a Toronto Maple Leafs defense that ranks No. 19 at 2.85 goals per game allowed. The Lightning Sportsbook has clicked at a 23.08% rate while the Maple Leafs have a 84.48% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last action, Toronto was a 3-2 Sportsbook on the road against the Panthers. Bettors on Toronto at -104 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
In their last action, Tampa Bay was a 4-3 Sportsbook at home against the Canadiens. Bettors on Tampa Bay at -108 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (7) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Next Betting Matchups
Toronto home to Detroit, Sunday, January 1st
Tampa Bay home to Carolina, Saturday, December 31st