Toronto Maple Leafs (9-6-2) vs. Washington Capitals (10-4)
November 13, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Washington Capitals -120 / Toronto Maple Leafs +100; Over/Under: +6
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The Toronto Maple Leafs and Washington Capitals meet Wednesday in NHL action at the Capital One Arena. Here’s a Washington Capitals vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction. This article will include a Washington Capitals vs Toronto Maple Leafs Pick.
Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Preview
The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Canadiens, lost to the Senators, and they play the Oilers and Golden Knights next. The Toronto Maple Leafs are averaging 2.94 goals per game and are scoring 19.3 percent of their power play opportunities. William Nylander leads Toronto with 11 shots on goal, Mitch Marner has 16 shots on goal and John Tavares has 59 shots on goal. Defensively, the Toronto Maple Leafs are allowing 2.59 goals per game and are killing 84.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Anthony Stolarz has allowed 23 goals on 327 shots faced, and Dennis Hildeby has given up 8 goals on 61 shots.
Washington Capitals Betting Preview
The Washington Capitals beat the Blues, lost to the Penguins, and they play the Golden Knights and Avalanche next. The Washington Capitals are averaging 4.21 goals per game and are scoring on 12.5 percent of their power play opportunities. Alex Ovechkin leads Washington with 10 goals, Dylan Strome has 18 assists and Connor McMichael has 44 shots on goal. Defensively, the Washington Capitals are allowing 2.86 goals per game and are killing 87 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Charlie Lindgren has allowed 19 goals on 185 shots faced, and Logan Thompson has given up 18 goals on 201 shots.
Why the Toronto Maple Leafs will win
- The Maple Leafs have won eight of their last 10 games as underdogs following a home loss.
- The Maple Leafs have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games as underdogs.
- The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in 10 of their last 11 games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Maple Leafs have won the second period in each of their last five games against the Capitals following a home loss.
Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts
- Alex Ovechkin has scored at least one goal in six of the Capitals’ last seven games.
- John Carlson has recorded at least one assist in each of the Capitals’ last six home games against the Maple Leafs.
- Connor McMichael has recorded at least one point in each of the Capitals’ last seven home games against opponents who are playing on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- Dylan Strome ranks T1st in the league for multi-assist games (6) this season.
Toronto Maple Leafs Player Prop Facts
- William Nylander has scored a goal in four of the Maple Leafs’ last five games at Capital One Arena.
- Mitch Marner has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight appearances against the Capitals after playing less than 20 minutes in the Maple Leafs’ last game.
- Auston Matthews has recorded at least one point in each of his last seven appearances against the Capitals.
- William Nylander ranks T1st in the league for multi-goal games (3) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Washington Capitals rank T2nd in the league for goals per game this season (4.21).
- The Washington Capitals rank T29th in the league in power play percentage this season (12.50%).
- The Toronto Maple Leafs rank 6th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.59).
- The Toronto Maple Leafs rank 6th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (84.62%).
Washington Capitals vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction
It’s hard to turn down the Washington Capitals at this price because they’ve been one of the best teams in the league, and they’re 7-2 on their home ice. However, the Toronto Maple Leafs are too talented to turn down the underdog role, and they’ve won 8 of the last 9 games against the Capitals. The Maple Leafs have outscored the Capitals 21-6 in the last 4 games. Even money with Toronto? I’ll take it.
