In this article we will formulate a Canucks vs Maple Leafs prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, January 31st at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview
The Vancouver Canucks are 18-31-5 this year after they defeated Anaheim by a score of 2-0 in their last game. Vancouver played great defense all game and they scored twice in the third period for the shutout win. The Canucks were out shot by a total of 33-26, won 51.6% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Vancouver got goals from Blueger and O’Connor, while Tolopilo stopped all 32 shots in the shutout victory.
Prior to that game, Vancouver lost to the Sharks by a score of 5-2 and the Penguins by a score of 3-2. The Canucks have lost three of their last four games and they are currently last in the Pacific standings with 41 points. Vancouver has scored 2.57 goals per game and they have allowed 3.61 goals against per game, while also going 18.7% on the power play and 70.7% on the penalty kill this season. Elias Pettersson has led Vancouver with 13 goals and 20 assists, while Filip Hronek has added five goals and 27 assists. The projected starting goalie for Vancouver is Kevin Lankinen, who is 7-17-4 with a 3.54 goals against average and an .881 save percentage this year.
Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Preview
The Toronto Maple Leafs are 24-21-9 this season after they lost to Seattle by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Toronto cut the deficit to 3-2 in the third period, but they allowed the last two goals to seal the loss. The Maple Leafs out shot Seattle by a total of 31-22, won 43.1% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Toronto got goals from Robertson and Rielly, while Stolarz stopped 17 out of 21 shots, which was an .810 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Toronto lost to the Sabres by a score of 7-4 and the Avalanche by a score of 4-1. The Maple Leafs have lost six games in a row and they are currently last in the Atlantic standings with 57 points. Toronto has scored 3.26 goals per game and they have allowed 3.46 goals against per game, while also going 17.6% on the power play and 83.5% on the penalty kill this season. William Nylander has led Toronto with 17 goals and 31 assists, while Auston Matthews has added 26 goals and 19 assists. The projected starting goalie for Toronto is Joseph Woll, who is 11-7-4 with a 3.01 goals against average and a .908 save percentage this season.
Why the Toronto Maple Leafs will win
- The Canucks have lost each of their last 10 home games following a win.
- The road team has won six of the Maple Leafs’ last seven games.
- The Canucks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six day games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The road team has covered the puck line in seven of the Maple Leafs’ last eight games.
- The Canucks have lost the third period in each of their last six day games against opponents on a losing streak.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the last eight day games between the Maple Leafs and Canucks have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Seven of the Maple Leafs’ last eight day games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Maple Leafs’ last 11 games as road favorites.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in three of the Canucks’ last four home games against opponents on a losing streak.
Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts
- Elias Pettersson has scored a goal in each of his last three home appearances against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Elias Pettersson has recorded an assist in five of the Canucks’ last six games against the Maple Leafs.
Toronto Maple Leafs Player Prop Facts
- William Nylander has scored at least one goal in five of his last six appearances.
- William Nylander has recorded at least one assist in 10 of his last 11 appearances with the Maple Leafs as favorites.
Canucks vs Maple Leafs Prediction
Toronto comes into this matchup on a six game losing streak and they have allowed 22 goals in their last four games. The Maple Leafs are 8-12-3 on the road this year, while the Canucks are 6-17-3 at home. Vancouver has been pretty bad all season, but they did get a shutout win over Anaheim in their last game. The Canucks have scored two goals in three straight games and they are scoring just 2.57 goals per game this year. Toronto is a mess right now, but they should be able to handle this Vancouver team. Take the Maple Leafs to win by at least two goals here.