The Tampa Bay Lightning will travel to Toronto to face off against the Toronto Maple Leafs for game two of the series. I believe this will be another highly offensive game as there were five goals scored in game one, but Tampa is going to need to bring their best if they want to score on red hot Jack Campbell. Lt’s check Lighting at Maple Leaf Betting Analysis.
The Maple Leafs currently lead the series 1-0, they defeated the Lighting in Toronto 5-0 in game one. Puck drop for this playoff matchup is set to drop at 7:30 pm Eastern Time at Scotia Bank Arena in Toronto.
Last Game Records
Tampa Bay Lightning
- Last Game: 5-0 loss against the Toronto Maple Leafs
- Overall Record: 51-23-8
Toronto Maple Leafs
- Last Game: 5-0 win against the Tampa Bay Lighting
- Overall Record: 54-21-7
Matchup Information
Lighting at Maple Leaf Betting Analysis
Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Analysis
The Tampa Bay Lightning go into the playoffs as the third-ranked team in the Atlantic Division. The Lighting have played okay hockey going into the postseason, obtaining a 4-42 record in their last ten games of the season.
The Lightning came into the postseason as one of the best offenses in the NHL as they scored 285 goals in the regular season. The Lightning have several offensive weapons, but after getting shutout in game one, the Lightning’s stars need to find the back of the net.
The offense is led by captain Steven Stamkos who has had a tremendous season recording 106 points in 82 games played. Stamkos is known for having a lethal one-timer on the power play, but after being held scoreless in game one, the captain needs to find a way to score if his team wants to overtake the Maple Leafs in game two.
Andrei Vasilevskiy is set to start between the pipes in game two despite his poor performance in game one. Vasilevskiy, who was tremendous in the team’s last two cup runs, struggled immensely in game one letting up five goals on 32 shots.
Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Analysis
The Toronto Maple Leafs finished the season in second place in the Atlantic Division this season. The Maple Leafs looked very strong in game one and carry momentum into game two after a 5-0 win in game one. Below are the NHL betting stats for the Maple Leafs.
The Maple Leafs enter the postseason also having one of the best offenses in the league as they have averaged 3.8 goals per game this season. The team offense exploded in game one scoring five goals, Mitch Marner was the team’s top contributor with four points.
The Maple Leafs offense is led by Allstar Auston Mathews. Matthews has exploded this season scoring 60 goals in 73 games played this season. Matthews was a big contributor in game one scoring 2 goals.
Jack Campbell is set to take the net in game two after an outstanding performance in game one. Campbell stopped all 24 shots faced and recorded his first shutout of the 2022 playoffs.
Updates
Tampa Bay Lightning
- Forward Steven Stamkos recorded 0 points in game one
- The Lightning’s power play went 0-5 in game one
- The Lightning went 2-1-1 against the Leafs in the regular season
Toronto Maple Leafs
- Forward Auston Matthews scored 2 goals in game one
- Goalie Jack Campbell recorded a shutout in game one
- The Maple Leafs went 2-2 against the Lightning in the regular season
Lightning at Maple Leafs Betting Preview
The Lightning are the Moneyline underdog in Game 1 with +110 odds. The Maple Leafs are the slim favorites with -130 odds. The puck line has the Lightning as a +1.5 with -225 odds, while the Maple Leafs are -1.5 with +185 odds to cover.
The over/under for Game 1 is at 6.5 total goals. The over odds are +110, while the under odds are -125. Game 1 only had 5 total goals, so no surprise the under is favored.
Lighting at Maple Leafs Betting Prediction
The Maple Leafs completely dominated the Lightning in game 1 of the series. It is no surprise the Leafs are the NHL betting odds favorites, but I believe the Lightning will push back in game 2. The Lightning have too much offensive firepower to not score again and I believe they are going to win game two if they can figure their power play out.
My NHL pick for this matchup would be the Lightning money line.
How to bet on Lightning at Maple Leafs
If someone were to place $100 on the Lightning covering the 1.5 goal puck line, they would get a return of $44.44. The same bet on the Panthers would get a return of $185.
A $100 bet on the Lightning to win on the Moneyline would give the winner 110. The same play on the Maple Leafs with -130 odds would return $76.92.
A bet of $100 on the over 6.5 with +110 odds would return $110 in winnings, while the same bet on the under would return 80 in winnings.
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