In this article, we will formulate a Toronto Maple Leafs vs NY Rangers prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, October 19th 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 3-1-0 this year after they defeated the Kings by a score of 6-2 in their last game. Toronto scored the first five goals in the game and they were able to cruise to the victory. The Maple Leafs were out shot by a total of 34-26, won 55% of the face-offs, and went 2-4 on the power play in the game. Toronto got goals from Matthews, McMann (2), Nylander, Tavares, and Rielly, while Stolarz stopped 32 out of 34 shots in the win.
Prior to that victory, Toronto defeated Pittsburgh by a score of 4-2 and New Jersey by a score of 4-2. Toronto has scored 3.50 goals per game and they have allowed 1.75 goals against per game, while also going 15.4% on the power play and 83.3% on the penalty kill this season. Max Domi and Mitch Marner have led Toronto with five points each, while Anthony Stolarz is 2-1-0 with a 1.70 goals-against average and a .940 save percentage this year.
NY Rangers Betting Preview
The New York Rangers are 3-0-1 this season after they defeated Detroit by a score of 5-2 in their last game. New York had their lead cut to 2-1 in the second period, but they scored the next three goals for the win. The Rangers outshot Detroit by a total of 34-31, won 55.4% of the face-offs, and went 3-4 on the power play in the game. New York got goals from Panarin (3), Trocheck, and Mancini, while Quick stopped 29 out of 31 shots in the win.
Prior to that victory, New York defeated Detroit again by a score of 4-1 but picked up a loss against Utah prior to that. New York has scored 5.00 goals per game and they have allowed 2.25 goals against per game, while also going 35.7% on the power play and 87.5% on the penalty kill this season. Artemi Panarin has led New York with five goals, six assists, and 11 shots on goal, while Igor Shesterkin is 2-0-1 with a 2.29 goals against average and a .921 save percentage this year.
Why the Maple Leafs will beat the Rangers
- The Maple Leafs have won each of their last six games at Scotiabank Arena against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Rangers have lost each of their last four night games following a road win.
- The Maple Leafs have covered the puck line in six of their last seven games.
- The Maple Leafs have won the second period in seven of their last eight home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Maple Leafs’ last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Seven of the Rangers’ last eight night games against Atlantic Division opponents 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 games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last nine Saturdays at Scotiabank Arena.
Toronto Maple Leafs Player Prop Facts
- Mitch Marner has recorded at least one point in each of his last 10 appearances with the Maple Leafs as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- William Nylander has scored at least one goal in each of the Maple Leafs’ last three home games.
- Morgan Rielly has recorded an assist in each of his last seven appearances with the Maple Leafs as home favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
New York Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Vincent Trocheck has scored a goal in three of the Rangers’ last four road games.
- Adam Fox has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Rangers’ last eight games as road underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Vincent Trocheck has recorded at least one point in each of the Rangers’ last eight games as road underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs NY Rangers Prediction
New York comes into this matchup without a regulation loss through four games this season, but they will be on the road against a good Toronto team here. The Rangers looked great against Detroit in two games this week and they have scored at least four goals in all four games this year. Toronto has won three games in a row and they have scored 14 goals in those three wins. Both teams have been great defensively this year, but the Maple Leafs have yet to allow more than two goals. Take Toronto at home.