Boston Bruins (35-13-14) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (35-17-8)
March 4, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Toronto Maple Leafs -120 / Boston Bruins -102; Over/Under: +6
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The Boston Bruins and the Toronto Maple Leafs meet in NHL action from Scotiabank Arena on Monday night. Who comes out on top in this Atlantic division rivalry matchup? Let’s dive in and find out with our Bruins vs. Maple Leafs Prediction.
Boston Bruins Team Preview
The Boston Bruins come into this game looking to rebound from a 5-1 loss to the Islanders last time out. David Pastrnak leads the Bruins in scoring with 87 points including a team-high 38 goals and 49 assists while Brad Marchand has 53 points with 26 goals and 27 assists. Charlie Coyle has 50 points with 21 goals and 29 assists while Charlie McAvoy has 42 points with 33 assists and James van Riemsdyk has 38 points with 11 goals and 27 assists. Jeremy Swayman’s gone 19-6-8 with a 2.53 GAA and a .919 save percentage for the Bruins in goal while Linus Ullmark is 16-7-6 with a 2.80 GAA and a .910 save percentage this season.
Boston Bruins Team Facts
- The Bruins have won each of their last six night games against the Maple Leafs following a road loss.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Bruins’ last 11 games.
- The Bruins have lost the third period in five of their last six night games at Scotiabank Arena against opponents on a winning streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Bruins’ last 10 games against Atlantic Division opponents.
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Toronto Maple Leafs Team Preview
The Toronto Maple Leafs come into this one looking to build on a 4-3 shootout win over the Rangers in their last matchup. William Nylander leads the Maple Leafs in scoring with 83 points including 33 goals and 50 assists while Auston Matthews has 79 points with a team-high 53 goals. Mitch Marner has 74 points with 50 assists while John Tavares has 44 points with 18 goals and 26 assists and Morgan Rielly has 44 points with 37 assists this season. Ilya Samsonov has gone 15-5-6 with a 3.23 GAA and an .883 save percentage and Joseph Woll has posted a 9-5-1 record with a 2.75 GAA and a .918 save percentage while Martin Jones is also 11-7-1 with a 2.71 GAA and a .907 save percentage as well this season.
Toronto Maple Leafs Team Facts
- The Maple Leafs have lost each of their last four games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Maple Leafs have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 21 games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Maple Leafs have won the third period in each of their last five home games against the Bruins after coming off overtime.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Maple Leafs’ last 15 games as favorites against Eastern Conference
Bruins vs. Maple Leafs Prediction
I’m on the Maple Leafs here. Boston’s won 5 straight against the Leafs, but right now, something feels broken with the Bruins. Toronto’s playing their best hockey of the entire year and while plus money with the Bruins is tough to pass on, the Leafs are favored here for a reason. Give me Toronto in this one.
