In this article we will formulate a Toronto Maple Leafs vs Carolina Hurricanes betting prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, March 24th at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
- The Maple Leafs recent form and recent player performance
- The Hurricanes recent form and recent play performance
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Toronto
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Carolina
- Recent betting trends in games played between Toronto and Carolina
- A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between Toronto and Carolina
Maple Leafs Preview
The Toronto Maple Leafs are 40-20-9 this season after they defeated the Oilers by a score of 6-3 in their last game. Toronto scored the first five goals in this game and they were able to coast to the win. The Maple Leafs were out shot by a total of 39-29 and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Toronto defeated Washington by a score of 7-3 in the game prior to Edmonton, but lost to Philadelphia and Carolina before that. The Maple Leafs are scoring 3.62 goals per game and they are allowing 3.13 goals against per game, while going 26% on the power play and 76.6% on the penalty kill. William Nylander has led Toronto with 38 goals, 53 assists, and 270 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Toronto is Joseph Woll, who is 10-7-1 this year with a 2.90 goals against average and a .909 save percentage.
Hurricanes Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes are 44-20-7 this year after they lost to Washington in a shootout by a score of 7-6 in their last game. Carolina led 4-3 after the second period, but needed a late goal to force overtime, before losing in the shootout. The Hurricanes out shot Washington by a total of 31-25 and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Carolina had won their previous five games against the Flyers, Islanders, Senators, Maple Leafs, and Panthers. The Hurricanes are scoring 3.42 goals per game and they are allowing 2.66 goals against per game, while going 26.4% on the power play and 85.1% on the penalty kill. Sebastian Aho has led Carolina with 30 goals, 49 assists, and 191 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Carolina is Frederik Andersen, who is 9-1-0 this year with a 2.15 goals against average and a .919 save percentage.
Carolina Hurricanes Team Facts
- The Hurricanes have won 12 of their last 13 games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The home team has covered the puck line in each of the last four games between the Maple Leafs and Hurricanes.
- The Hurricanes have won the third period in each of their last five home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Hurricanes’ last four games following a shootout loss.
Toronto Maple Leafs Team Facts
- The Maple Leafs have won seven of their last nine games as underdogs on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Maple Leafs have covered the puck line in 10 of their last 11 games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The road team has won the third period in each of the Maple Leafs’ last five games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 15 of the Maple Leafs’ last 16 games following a win.
Maple Leafs vs Hurricanes Betting Prediction
Carolina had their winning streak snapped in their last game, but they have played very well over the last couple of weeks and they are second in the Metro Division. Toronto has won two games in a row, including a great win over Edmonton on Saturday night. The Maple Leafs are 21-8-6 on the road, while Carolina is 23-9-4 at home this year. Both of these teams are having a great season, but Carolina has the rest advantage and will be facing Toronto’s backup goalie. Toronto has gone over 6.5 goals in five straight games, while Carolina has gone over 6.5 goals in three of their last five. Take the over here.