The Vancouver Canucks and Toronto Maple Leafs meet Saturday in NHL action at the Scotiabank Arena. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview
The Vancouver Canucks look to build on their 5-game winning streak. The Vancouver Canucks have won 4 straight road games. The Vancouver Canucks are averaging 4.54 goals per game and are scoring on 32.7 percent of their power play opportunities. Brock Boeser leads Vancouver with 11 goals, Elias Pettersson has 17 assists and Quinn Hughes has 45 shots on goal. Defensively, the Vancouver Canucks are allowing 2 goals per game and are killing 78.3 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Thatcher Demko has given up 14 goals on 270 shots faced, and Casey DeSmith has allowed 12 goals on 135 shots.
Vancouver Canucks Team Facts
- The Canucks have lost 13 of their last 14 games at Scotiabank Arena.
- The Canucks have covered the puck line in each of their last 10 games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Canucks’ last nine games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Canucks have lost the second period in each of their last four games at Scotiabank Arena.
Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Preview
The Toronto Maple Leafs need a win after losing 5 of their last 7 games. The Maple Leafs have lost 4 of their last 6 home games. The Toronto Maple Leafs are averaging 3.38 goals per game and are scoring on 27.9 percent of their power play opportunities. Auston Matthews leads Toronto with 13 goals, Mitchell Marner has 12 assists and William Nylander has 59 shots on goal. Defensively, the Toronto Maple Leafs are allowing 3.62 goals per game and are killing 71.4 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Ilya Samsonov has allowed 23 goals on 159 shots faced, while Jospeh Woll has given up 21 goals on 240 shots.
Toronto Maple Leafs Team Facts
- The Maple Leafs have lost nine of their last 10 games as home favorites following a win.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Maple Leafs’ last eight games.
- The Maple Leafs have lost the second period in each of their last four games as favorites following a home win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Maple Leafs’ last eight home games against opponents on a winning streak.
Randy’s Pick
The Toronto Maple Leafs are the more talented team, so even on the end of a back to back, it’s not a surprise they’re favored at home. However, the Canucks have won 3 o the last 4 meetings against the Maple Leafs, and they’ve been the better team overall this season up to this point. The Canucks have also been a cash cow for bettors this season, as only the Ducks have earned more money. We’re getting plus money with the rested team that’s in better form. Give me Canucks and the value.
