The Toronto Maple Leafs and Carolina Hurricanes meet Thursday in NHL action at the Lenovo Center. Here’s a Hurricanes vs Maple Leafs Prediction. This article will include a Hurricanes vs Maple Leafs Pick.
Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Preview
The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Penguins and Panthers, and they play the Habs next. The Maple Leafs have won 3 of their last 4 games.
The Toronto Maple Leafs are averaging 3.42 goals per game and are scoring 15.2 percent of their power-play opportunities. John Tavares leads Toronto with 13 goals, William Nylander has 21 assists, and Auston Matthews has 79 shots on goal. Defensively, the Toronto Maple Leafs are allowing 3.46 goals per game and are killing 81.1 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Anthony Stolarz has allowed 41 goals on 353 shots faced, while Joseph Woll has given up 17 goals on 211 shots.
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Jets and Flames, and they play the Predators next. The Hurricanes have split their last 10 games.
The Carolina Hurricanes are averaging 3.4 goals per game and are scoring 13.7 percent of their power play opportunities. Seth Jarvis leads Carolina with 15 goals, Sebastian Aho has 16 assists, and Andrei Svechnikov has 73 shots on goal. Defensively, the Carolina Hurricanes are allowing 2.76 goals per game and are killing 79.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Frederik Andersen has given up 40 goals on 328 shots faced, while Brandon Bussi has allowed 17 goals on 184 shots.
Why the Carolina Hurricanes will win
- The Hurricanes have won eight of their last nine night games following a home win.
- The Maple Leafs have lost five of their last six games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The home team has covered the puck line in seven of the last nine games between the Maple Leafs and Hurricanes.
- The Maple Leafs have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four games following a road win.
- The Hurricanes have won the second period in each of their last six home games against Eastern Conference opponents when tied after the first period.
Why the Toronto Maple Leafs will win
- The Hurricanes have lost four of their last five games as favorites following a win.
- The Maple Leafs have won three of their last four games as underdogs.
- The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games following a win.
- The Maple Leafs have covered the puck line in each of their last seven Thursday games as underdogs.
- The Hurricanes have lost the third period in each of their last seven home games against Eastern Conference opponents when trailing after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Nine of the Maple Leafs’ last 10 games against opponents on a winning streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Eight of the Hurricanes’ last nine games following an overtime win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Maple Leafs’ last 12 road games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Hurricanes’ last four home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts
- Nikolaj Ehlers has recorded at least one point in each of his last eight home appearances against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Sebastian Aho has scored at least one goal in five of the Hurricanes’ last six home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Shayne Gostisbehere has recorded at least one assist in each of his last five home appearances against Eastern Conference opponents.
Toronto Maple Leafs Player Prop Facts
- Auston Matthews has scored a goal in each of the Maple Leafs’ last four games against the Hurricanes.
- Oliver Ekman-Larsson has recorded an assist in each of the Maple Leafs’ last four games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Auston Matthews has recorded at least one point in each of his last eight road appearances against the Hurricanes.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Carolina Hurricanes rank 31st in the league in power play percentage this season (13.70%).
- The Carolina Hurricanes rank 6th in the league for goals per game this season (3.40).
- The Toronto Maple Leafs rank 5th in the league for goals per game this season (3.42).
- The Toronto Maple Leafs rank 28th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.46).
Hurricanes vs Maple Leafs Prediction
The Hurricanes are going to get the benefit of the doubt as they’re the more consistent team, and they’ve been fabulous at home. The Maple Leafs have underachieved this season, and they’ve had major issues on the road. However, the Maple Leafs may be turning the corner after recently beating the Panthers and Penguins on the road. We know what the Maple Leafs are capable of when they’re right, and with wins in 3 of their last 4 games, they could be turning the corner. At this price, the value is with the Maple Leafs. I’ll take it.