The New York Rangers and the Toronto Maple Leafs meet Tuesday in NHL action from the Scotiabank Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a New York Rangers vs. Toronto Maple Leafs prediction.
New York Rangers Recap
The New York Rangers come into this game looking to shake off a 2-1 loss at the hands of the Ottawa Senators last time out to sit at 28-34-9 this season. After this game, the Rangers will head back home for a game against the Chicago Blackhawks.
Rangers Lose 5 In A Row
Mika Zibanejad leads the Randers with 67 points coming on 30 goals and 37 assists while Vincent Trocheck has 48 points with 15 goals and 33 assists and J.T. Miller has 41 points with 14 goals and 27 assists. Alexis Lafreniere has 47 points with 20 goals and 27 assists and Adam Fox has 37 points with 32 assists. Will Cuylle also has 32 points with 16 goals and 16 assists. Igor Shesterkin has gone 22-15-6 with a 2.55 GAA and a .912 save percentage while Jonathan Quick is 5-16-2 with a 3.19 GAA and an .889 save percentage in goal for the Rangers so far this season. Spencer Martin is also 1-3 with a 4.13 GAA and an .864 save percentage.
Why the New York Rangers will win
- The Maple Leafs have lost each of their last 10 games as home underdogs on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The road team has won six of the Rangers’ last seven games.
- The Rangers have covered the puck line in each of their last nine road games against the Maple Leafs.
- The Maple Leafs have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
New York Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Mika Zibanejad has scored the first goal in each of the Rangers’ last three road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Mika Zibanejad has scored at least one goal in each of the Rangers’ last four road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Adam Fox has recorded at least one assist in eight of his last nine appearances with the Rangers as road favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Will Cuylle has scored two goals against the Maple Leafs this season – equal-most against any opponent.
Toronto Maple Leafs Recap
The Toronto Maple Leafs come into this game looking to add on to their 4-2 win over Boston last time out to sit at 30-29-13 this season. After this game, the Maple Leafs will head on the road for a game against the St. Louis Blues.
Maple Leafs Snap Three-Game Losing Streak
Going into the game against Boston on Tuesday, William Nylander leads the Maple Leafs with 65 points on 24 goals and a team-high 41 assists while John Tavares has 57 points with 25 goals and 32 assists and Matthew Knies has 57 points with 18 goals and 39 assists. Auston Matthews has 53 points with 27 goals and 26 assists and Morgan Rielly has 33 points with 24 assists. Oliver Ekman-Larsson has 35 points with 27 assists. Anthony Stolarz has gone 8-9-3 with a 3.34 GAA and an .894 save percentage in goal for the Maple Leafs while Joseph Woll is 14-13-6 with a 3.17 GAA and a .905 save percentage. Dennis Hildeby is also 5-6-4 with a 2.90 GAA and a .912 save percentage this season.
Why the Toronto Maple Leafs will win
- The Maple Leafs have won six of their last seven games as underdogs against the Rangers.
- The Rangers have lost each of their last five games.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in 15 of the last 16 games between the Rangers and Maple Leafs.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games as a favorite when playing with a rest advantage.
Toronto Maple Leafs Player Prop Facts
- John Tavares has scored a goal in each of his last four home appearances after playing less than 20 minutes the previous day.
- John Tavares has recorded an assist in each of his last four appearances with his team as an underdog against the Rangers.
- Jacob Quillan has recorded two blocks against the Rangers this season – equal-most against any opponent.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Rangers’ last nine road games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Four of the Maple Leafs’ last five night games against Metropolitan Division opponents at Scotiabank Arena have gone UNDER the total goals line.
New York Rangers vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction
I’m on the Rangers here. I get that the Maple Leafs are coming off of a big win and maybe that gives them confidence coming back home against a slumping Rangers team. However, the Rangers’ recent losing streak has seen 4 of those 5 games be played at home, where the Rangers are far less effective this season. The Maple Leafs are also still a team just playing out the string and are not a team I’m looking to back right now. I’ll roll with the Rangers in this one.