The New York Rangers look for a win after winning 10 of their last 11 games. The Toronto Maple Leafs look for a statement win after winning 8 of their last 9 games. Here’s a New York Rangers vs Toronto Maple Leafs prediction.
New York Rangers Betting Preview
The New York Rangers recently beat the Devils, Flyers, and Blue Jackets. The New York Rangers are averaging 3.33 goals per game and are scoring on 25 percent of their power play opportunities. Artemi Panarin leads New York with 35 goals, Adam Fox has 38 assists, and Chris Kreider has 187 shots on goal. Defensively, the New York Rangers are allowing 2.7 goals per game and are killing 83.1 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Igor Shesterkin has allowed 102 goals on 1,143 shots faced, while Jonathan Quick has given up 50 goals on 596 shots.
Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Preview
The Toronto Maple Leafs recently beat the Avalanche and Coyotes while losing to the Golden Knights. The Toronto Maple Leafs are averaging 3.66 goals per game and are scoring on 28.9 percent of their power play opportunities. Auston Matthews leads Toronto with 53 goals, William Nylander has 50 assists and John Tavares has 199 shots on goal. Defensively, the Toronto Maple Leafs are allowing 3.15 goals per game and are killing 77.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Ilya Samsonov has allowed 82 goals on 689 shots faced, while Martin Jones has given up 50 goals on 537 shots.
Toronto Maple Leafs Team Facts
- The Maple Leafs have lost six of their last seven games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the last 10 games between the Rangers and Maple Leafs.
- The underdogs have won the third period in six of the last seven games between the Rangers and Maple Leafs.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Maple Leafs’ last 14 games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
New York Rangers Team Facts
- The Rangers have won six of their last seven games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Rangers have covered the puck line in each of their last 10 games as underdogs.
- The Rangers have won the second period in each of their last six games against the Maple Leafs.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last eight games against Atlantic Division opponents.
New York Rangers vs Toronto Maple Leafs prediction
The Toronto Maple Leafs should get the benefit of the doubt at home, and they’re a team I’ve been high on all season and have backed a lot. I wouldn’t talk you off the ledge if looking in the direction of the Maple Leafs. With that said, the Rangers and plus money is hard to turn down when you consider their current form. The Rangers are firing on all cylinders at the moment and have won 9 of their last 10 games. This is one of those games where whichever team is getting plus money is the direction I lean. Must watch game. Give me the road dog.