Vegas Golden Knights (11-5-2) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (11-6-2)
November 20, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Toronto Maple Leafs -130 / Vegas Golden Knights +110; Over/Under: +6
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The Vegas Golden Knights and Toronto Maple Leafs meet Wednesday in NHL action at the Scotiabank Arena. Here’s a Toronto Maple Leafs vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction. This article will include a Toronto Maple Leafs vs Vegas Golden Knights Pick.
Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview
The Vegas Golden Knights lost to the Capitals, beat the Utah Hockey Club, and they play the Senators, Canadiens, and Flyers next. The Vegas Golden Knights are averaging 4 goals per game and are scoring on 34 percent of their power play opportunities. Pavel Dorofeyev leads Vegas with 9 goals, Jack Eichel has 23 assists and Shea Theodore has 37 shots on goal. Defensively, the Vegas Golden Knights are allowing 3.17 goals per game and are killing 78.4 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Ilya Samsonov has given up 19 goals on 184 shots faced, while Adin Hill has allowed 36 goals on 315 shots.
Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Preview
The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Capitals and Oilers, and they play the Utah Hockey Club, Panthers, Lightning, Blackhawks, and Predators next. The Toronto Maple Leafs are averaging 3.05 goals per game and are scoring 19.1 percent of their power play opportunities. William Nylander leads Toronto with 12 shots on goal, Mitch Marner has 18 shots on goal and John Tavares has 62 shots on goal. Defensively, the Toronto Maple Leafs are allowing 2.63 goals per game and are killing 83.8 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Anthony Stolarz has allowed 26 goals on 357 shots faced, and Dennis Hildeby has given up 8 goals on 61 shots.
Why the Toronto Maple Leafs will win
- The Maple Leafs have won eight of their last nine night games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Golden Knights have lost each of their last four road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Maple Leafs have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight night games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Golden Knights have lost the second period in each of their last three games as underdogs.
Toronto Maple Leafs Player Prop Facts
- Auston Matthews has scored at least one goal in six of the Maple Leafs’ last seven games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- William Nylander has recorded at least one point in 14 of the Maple Leafs last 15 games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- Mitch Marner has recorded at least one assist in six of the Maple Leafs’ last seven games.
Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts
- Shea Theodore has recorded at least one point in 12 of his last 13 appearances with the Golden Knights as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Jack Eichel has recorded at least one assist in each of the Golden Knights’ last four road games.
- Nicolas Roy has scored a goal in three of the Golden Knights’ last four games against the Maple Leafs.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Toronto Maple Leafs rank T1st in the league in short-handed goals allowed this season (0).
- The Toronto Maple Leafs rank T4th in the league for Period 3 goals allowed per game this season (0.74).
- The Vegas Golden Knights rank 32nd in the league in penalty minutes this season (101).
- The Vegas Golden Knights rank 1st in the league for Period 3 goals scored per game this season (1.72).
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction
The Vegas Golden Knights have cooled off over the last week, and they’ve been getting rocked defensively at times. The Toronto Maple Leafs are playing their best hockey of the season with wins in 5 of their last 6 games, and they’re 8-3-0 on their home ice. The Maple Leafs have scored 3 or more goals in 7 of their last 10 games. The price is reasonable. Give me the Maple Leafs on their home ice.
