The Toronto Maple Leafs (33-16-8), third in the NHL standings for the Atlantic Division, host the Vegas Golden Knights (32-19-7) in one of the marquee games on the NHL schedule Tuesday night. Toronto has won seven NHL games in a row, its longest streak in nearly two decades, and the Golden Knights have lost three consecutive games. The Maple Leafs beat Vegas 7-3 last Thursday.
Golden Knights vs Maple Leafs Picks
- NHL Pick: Over 6.5 (+100)
Joseph Woll is back with the Maple Leafs after missing the last two months with injury, but Ilya Samsonov (3.18 GAA, .883 save percentage) is expected to start in goal for Toronto. Adin Hill (2.27 GAA, .927 save percentage), one of the NHL picks to win the Vezina Trophy, is likely to start for Vegas. Let’s take a look at the latest scores and odds alongside our Golden Knights vs Maple Leafs betting picks.
Vegas Golden Knights vs Toronto Maple Leafs Odds
The Maple Leafs are favorites in the Golden Knights vs Maple Leafs betting picks with -155 moneyline odds and -1.5 (+155) puck line odds according to BetUS. The Golden Knights are +135 moneyline underdogs with +1.5 (-175) puck line odds. The total is 6.5, with over and under NHL odds at +100 and -120, respectively.
Vegas Golden Knights vs Toronto Maple Leafs Information
Vegas Golden Knights vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Location of the game: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario
Date & Time: Tuesday, February 27 at 7 p.m. ET
How to Watch: ESPN+ and TSN4
Vegas Golden Knights vs Toronto Maple Leafs Analysis
Vegas Golden Knights Performance Recap and Analysis
Although the Golden Knights have been one of the top NHL teams for most of the season, they’ve been in a bit of a slump without star players Jack Eichel and Mark Stone. They’re 4-5-1 in their last 10 games and have lost three in a row to the Ottawa Senators, Maple Leafs, and Nashville Predators. They have just two wins in their last seven games and those were against the San Jose Sharks and Arizona Coyotes.
Vegas is 13-10-5 on the road this season. Stone leads the Vegas Golden Knights statistics with 53 points (16 goals, 37 assists), but is on the NHL injury report with an upper-body injury. Jonathan Marchessault is second in team scoring with 48 points (30 goals, 18 assists).
Key Injuries
In addition to Stone, Vegas is without Eichel, Brett Howden, William Carrier, and Pavel Dorofeyev.
Betting Trends to Know
The Vegas Golden Knights are 4-7-2 all-time against the Maple Leafs, but have won two of the last three meetings between the two teams. They’re 28-30 against the spread (ATS), including 14-14 on the road. Their over-under record on the road is 15-13.
Toronto Maple Leafs Performance Recap and Analysis
The Maple Leafs have been dominant during their seven-game winning streak, outscoring their opponents 38-17. They’ve scored at least four goals in each of those games and have tightened up defensively since losing Morgan Rielly to a five-game suspension. All of the Toronto Maple Leafs players have elevated their game, including Hart Trophy favorite Auston Matthews, who has 52 goals in 56 games.
The Toronto Maple Leafs are a better road team, which might be a good sign for the NHL playoffs but not for the Golden Knights vs Maple Leafs betting picks. They’re just 15-10-2 at home compared to 18-6-6 on the road.
Key Injuries
Defensemen Connor Timmins and Timothy Liljegren are on the NHL injury report for the Maple Leafs. Calle Jarnkrok is also out of the lineup.
Betting Trends to Know
Toronto is 21-34 ATS, including 9-18 on home ice. Their over-under record at home is 17-10.
Vegas Golden Knights vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Picks
- Moneyline: The Maple Leafs are rolling and playing with swagger, while Vegas looks lost without their star players. The Leafs ML is a solid option for the Golden Knights vs Maple Leafs betting picks.
- Puck Line: Considering Toronto has the second-worst record ATS in the NHL, it’s a reasonable bet to assume that, if they win, it’ll probably be by one goal.
- Over/Under: Take the over all day in Maple Leafs games right now considering how hot their offense has been.
Vegas Golden Knights vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction
- NHL Pick: Over 6.5 (+100)
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