The Toronto Maple Leafs need a win after splitting their last 8 games. The New York Rangers look to stay hot after winning 11 of their last 15 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Toronto Maple Leafs vs New York Rangers prediction.

Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Preview 

The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Senators and Predators last week, but most recently lost to the Islanders. The Toronto Maple Leafs are averaging 3.32 goals per game and are scoring on 24.7 percent of their power play opportunities. Auston Matthews leads Toronto with 19 goals, William Nylander has 21 assists and John Tavares has 88 shots on goal. Defensively, the Toronto Maple Leafs are allowing 3.2 goals per game and are killing 80.8 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Ilya Samsonov has allowed 35 goals on 302 shots faced, while Joseph Woll has given up 41 goals on 490 shots.

Toronto Maple Leafs Team Facts

• The underdogs have won eight of the Maple Leafs’ last nine games at Madison Square Garden.
• The Maple Leafs have covered the puck line in each of their last eight games as underdogs.
• The Maple Leafs have won the third period in four of their last five games as underdogs.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Maple Leafs’ last eight games after coming off overtime.

New York Rangers Betting Preview 

The New York Rangers lost to the Senators and Capitals last week, but most recently beat the Kings. The New York Rangers are averaging 3.27 goals per game and are scoring on 30 percent of their power play opportunities. Artemi Panarin leads New York with 16 goals, Vincent Trocheck has 19 assists, and Chris Kreider has 67 shots on goal. Defensively, the New York Rangers are allowing 2.69 goals per game and are killing 84.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Igor Shesterkin has allowed 44 goals on 479 shots faced, while Jonathan Quick has given up 21 goals on 269 shots.

New York Rangers Team Facts

• The underdogs have won eight of the last nine games between the Maple Leafs and Rangers at Madison Square Garden.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the last eight games between the Maple Leafs and Rangers.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last six games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Rangers have lost the second period in eight of their last nine night games following a home win.

Toronto Maple Leafs vs New York Rangers prediction

The Toronto Maple Leafs have the ability to steal this game on the road, and they’ve won the last two games against the Rangers. However, we’re getting pretty much a pick em price, and I’d need plus money to pull the trigger with the Leafs. The New York Rangers are in better form with wins in 11 of their last 15 games, and they’re at home. I have to give the edge to the Rangers.