In this article we will formulate a Maple Leafs vs Bruins prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, November 8th at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Preview
The Toronto Maple Leafs are 8-5-1 this year after they defeated Utah by a score of 5-3 in their last game. Toronto was tied at two after the second period, but they scored the first three goals in the third to pull away with the win. The Maple Leafs were out shot by a total of 24-19, won 54.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Toronto got goals from Knies, Maccelli, Matthews, Nylander, and Tavares, while Stolarz stopped 21 out of 24 shots, which was an .875 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Toronto defeated the Penguins by a score of 4-3 and the Flyers by a score of 5-2. The Maple Leafs have won five of their last six games and they are currently fourth in the Atlantic standings with 17 points. Toronto has scored 3.71 goals per game and they have allowed 3.57 goals against per game, while also going 11.8% on the power play and 83.3% on the penalty kill this season. William Nylander has led Toronto with six goals and 14 assists, while John Tavares and Matthew Knies both have 18 points. The projected starting goalie for Toronto is Anthony Stolarz, who is 6-4-1 with a 3.11 goals against average and an .895 save percentage this year.
Boston Bruins Betting Preview
The Boston Bruins are 9-7-0 this season after they defeated Ottawa in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Boston blew a 2-1 lead in the third period, but they rallied and got the win in overtime with just six seconds left. The Bruins out shot Ottawa by a total of 25-22, won 50.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Boston got goals from Geekie, Kuraly, and Zacha, while Korpisalo stopped 20 out of 22 shots, which was a .909 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Boston defeated the Islanders by a score of 4-3 and the Hurricanes by a score of 2-1. The Bruins have won five games in a row and they are currently tied for second in the Atlantic standings with 18 points. Boston has scored 3.19 goals per game and they have allowed 3.31 goals against per game, while also going 20.8% on the power play and 83.3% on the penalty kill this season. David Pastrnak has led Boston with seven goals and 11 assists, while Pavel Zacha has added four goals and 10 assists. The projected starting goalie for Boston is Jeremy Swayman, who is 5-4-0 with a 3.10 goals against average and an .897 save percentage this season.
Why the Toronto Maple Leafs will win
- The Bruins have lost 11 of their last 12 road games following a win.
- The Maple Leafs have won eight of their last nine home games following a home win.
- The home team has covered the puck line in each of the last four games between the Bruins and Maple Leafs.
- The Bruins have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games at Scotiabank Arena following a home win.
- The Bruins have lost the third period in eight of their last nine road games following a home win.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Maple Leafs’ last nine games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Seven of the Bruins’ last eight games against the Maple Leafs following a win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the last six games between two teams from the Atlantic Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Maple Leafs’ last eight games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Bruins’ last seven night games at Scotiabank Arena against opponents on a winning streak.
Toronto Maple Leafs Player Prop Facts
- Auston Matthews has scored a goal in each of the Maple Leafs’ last three games.
- William Nylander has recorded at least one assist in each of his last eight appearances in night games at Scotiabank Arena.
- William Nylander has recorded at least one point in each of his last 10 appearances in night games.
Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts
- Morgan Geekie has scored a goal in each of the Bruins’ last six games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
- David Pastrnak has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Bruins’ last eight road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Morgan Geekie has recorded at least one point in each of the Bruins’ last nine games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
Maple Leafs vs Bruins Prediction
Boston comes into this contest looking to extend their five game winning streak, but each of their last four games has been decided by one goal. The Bruins are 2-4-0 on the road this year, while the Maple Leafs are 7-2-1 at home. Toronto has won three games in a row and they have scored 14 goals in those three wins. The Maple Leafs have been very good at home so far this season and their defense has shown a little improvement, so I like Toronto to get the win by at least two goals.