On the NHL schedule, the Vegas Golden Knights and the Toronto Maple Leafs will face each other on Tuesday, November 8th, with puck drop scheduled for 7 p.m. ET at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario.
Vegas is currently in first place in the Pacific Division. They have played in 13 games so far this season, and their record is 11-2 with 22 points.
NHL Standings
In the NHL standings, the Toronto Maple Leafs are in third place in the Atlantic Division with a 7-4-2 record with 16 points in 13 games played this season.
Vegas’s record against the spread so far this season is 8-5. Toronto’s record against the spread so far this season is 3-10.
With that being said, let’s jump into the data and find our Golden Knights vs Maple Leafs pick for Tuesday’s matchup.
Last Game Records
The Vegas Golden Knights won their last game against the Montreal Canadiens by a final score of 6-4 on November 5th.
The Toronto Maple Leafs won their last game against the Carolina Hurricanes by a final score of 3-1 back on November 6th.
Golden Knights vs. Maple Leafs Betting Analysis
For our Golden Knights vs Maple Leafs picks, Jack Eichel is a very good option on prop bet lines to get on the score sheet for the Golden Knights. Eichel has recorded at least one point in his last five games for Vegas.
Lineups Breakdown
Jonathan Marchessault scored one goal and recorded one assist in the game against the Montreal Canadiens back on 11/5.
Another potential Golden Knights game prediction that could pay out is Marchessault scoring a goal for the second consecutive game.
- Reilly Smith
Reilly Smith scored two goals in Vegas’ last contest against the Montreal Canadiens on 11/5. Smith has been hot or cold so far this season for the Vegas Golden Knights.
- John Tavares
John Tavares scored a goal in his last game for the Toronto Maple Leafs against the Carolina Hurricanes on 11/6. He has scored at least once in his previous three of five games played for Toronto.
- Mitchell Marner
Mitchell Marner has recorded at least one assist for Toronto in his last five games played. In two of those contests, he has recorded at least two assists for them.
- Auston Mathews
Whenever teams reach their turn on the Toronto Maple Leafs schedule, they’ll always have to account for Auston Matthews.
Matthews has scored at least one goal in three of his last five games, including a multi-goal game against the Boston Bruins on November 5th.
Vegas Golden Knights
For NHL player stats, Jack Eichel has played in 13 games so far this season for the Vegas Golden Knights. He has scored five goals and has recorded nine assists, along with a plus/minus rating of 10.
Jonathan Marchessault has played in 13 games so far this season for Vegas. He has scored six goals and has recorded four assists, along with a plus/minus rating of 3.
Logan Thompson is projected to be the starting goalie in this hockey game for the Golden Knights. Thompson’s record is 6-2 with a .934 save percentage, a 2.01 GAA, and two shutouts.
Toronto Maple Leafs
For Golden Knights vs Maple Leafs picks, John Tavares would be a pick to either score a goal or record an assist. He has played in 13 games so far this season, scored eight goals, and recorded seven assists, along with a plus/minus rating of -2.
Mitchell Marner has also played in 13 games for Toronto this season. He has scored two goals and has recorded 12 assists, along with a plus/minus rating of 1.
NHL teams are in for a challenging game when they have to face Maple Leafs’ goalie, Ilya Samsonov, who is projected to be the starting goalie in this hockey game for them.
In eight games played so far this season, his record is 6-2 with a .921 save percentage, a 2.23 GAA, and zero shutouts.
NHL Injury Report
The NHL injury report shows no major injuries on both sides between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Vegas Golden Knights vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Preview
Moneyline
On the money line, the Toronto Maple Leafs will be the betting favorite at -118 odds. The Vegas Golden Knights on the money line will be the underdog at +107 odds.
Puck line
On the puck line spread, Toronto’s (-1.5) (+190) odds will be favored over Vegas (+1.5) (-220).
The over/under goals total for this hockey game is set at 6.5 total goals. The over is set at -103 odds, and the under is set at -107 odds.
Vegas Golden Knights vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Prediction
Our Golden Knights vs Maple Leafs pick for this one will be the Toronto Maple Leafs over the Vegas Golden Knights by a final score of 4-3.
We recommend betting on Vegas (+1.5) (-220) over Toronto on the puck line spread.
On the moneyline, we’re taking the Maple Leafs at -118 odds, and for the over/under, we recommend taking the over on the total goals line at -103 odds.
NHL Pick: Golden Knights +1.5 (-220)
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