In this article, we will formulate a Toronto Maple Leafs vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, October 12th, at the Scotiabank Arena.
Which Penguins Team Shows Up?
The Penguins in the first game faced off against the New York Rangers, and it was an ugly one as they ended up losing 6-0. In the last game though against the Detroit Red Wings, they were able to bounce back and ended up winning 6-3. Anthony Beauvillier had a huge game, putting up two goals, and he helped pace the team. Starting in goal was Joel Blomqvist, who saved 29 of the 32 shots that he faced. In the first game, it was Tristan Jarry who was starting in goal, and he saved 34 of the 40 shots that he faced. In this game, the Penguins are going to need the goaltending to be good.
Why the Penguins Will Beat the Maple Leafs
- The Maple Leafs have lost each of their last five games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The underdogs have won each of the Maple Leafs’ last five games at Scotiabank Arena.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Maple Leafs’ last six games at Scotiabank Arena.
- The Maple Leafs have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games as home favorites following a road win.
- The road team has won the first period in four of the last five games between the Penguins and Maple Leafs.
Maple Leafs Look for Second Win
The Maple Leafs in the first game faced off against the Montreal Canadiens, and they were defeated 1-0. In the last game against the New Jersey Devils, they looked a lot better, and they were able to secure the 4-2 victory. At the end of the first period, the Devils were up 3-1, and they never looked back on the way to the win. It was a balanced attack and there were four different players that scored at least one goal. Bobby McMann finished with a goal and three shots on goal. In the last game, Auston Matthews failed to even get a shot on goal. Dennis Hildeby saved 22 of the 24 shots that he faced.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction
This is a great chance to take the Penguins as underdogs. The Penguins’ offense was impressive in the last game against the Detroit Red Wings, and they can build on that here. The Maple Leafs might score a couple of goals, but the defense is going to really struggle, and it’s going to be Pittsburgh that is going to end up getting the job done. Back the Penguins on the money line to cash here.