The Minnesota Wild will be playing the second leg of back-to-back Friday night when they take on the Toronto Maple Leafs on a busy night on the NHL schedule.
The Wild will be looking for their fifth straight victory. The Maple Leafs will be looking for their fourth win in five NHL games. Read further to get up-to-date information to help you make Wild vs Maple Leafs picks.
Minnesota Wild vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Odds
When making NHL picks, it is important to know the odds for both teams. For this matchup, the Maple Leafs are priced as the favorite, with a moneyline of -201, while the Wild have a moneyline of +180.
The Leafs are 1.5-goal favorites, and the over/under on this game is 6. Keep this information in mind when making Wild vs Maple Leafs picks.
Minnesota Wild vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Matchup Information
Minnesota Wild vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Location of the Game: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario.
Date and Time: Friday, February 24, 2023, 7:00 PM.
How to Watch: ESPN+
Minnesota Wild vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Preview
Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild come into play with a record of 32-21-5, good for 69 points. Glancing at the NHL standings, the Wild currently sit in third place in the Central Division, three points behind the Dallas Stars.
The Wild have won four straight games to catapult themselves back into the thick of the playoff race. Minnesota is averaging 2.84 goals per game while allowing 2.74 goals per contest, so expect a lower-scoring affair when the Wild take the ice.
When making Minnesota Wild picks, it is important to look at the NHL player stats to see who is performing well for the team. The Wild are led offensively by left winger Kiril Kaprizov, who has 34 goals and 34 assists for 68 points. Right winger Mats Zuccarello has 20 goals and a team-high 36 assists for 56 points.
The Wild have five players that have double-digit goal totals, with four of those having at least 15 goals each.
Between the pipes, goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury has a record of 17-13-3 with a goals-against average of 2.89 and a save percentage of .904.
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs come into play with a record of 35-15-8, good for 78 points. Looking at the NHL standings, the Leafs currently sit in second place in the Atlantic Division, 15 points behind the Boston Bruins in the Atlantic Division.
Taking a look at the Toronto Maple Leafs schedule, they have had an easy go as of late, winning games against the Chicago Blackhawks, Montreal Canadiens, and Buffalo Sabres; all teams that will likely miss the playoffs. At any rate, they have won three of their last four contests.
Looking at the NHL player stats, the Maple Leafs are led by right-winger Mitch Marner, who has 20 goals and 51 assists for 71 points. Right winger William Nylander leads the team with 32 goals to go along with 36 assists for 68 points.
The Leafs are averaging 3.45 goals per game, and they have eight players with double-digit goal totals, with six of those having at least 15 goals each, including newly acquired center Ryan O’Reilly.
Between the pipes, goaltender Ilya Samsonov has a record of 20-7-2 with a goals-against average of 2.40 and a save percentage of .915.
Minnesota Wild vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Picks
As was mentioned earlier, it is important to know the moneyline, puck line, and over/under when making Wild vs Maple Leafs picks.
Here is the information:
- Over/Under: 6.00
- Moneyline: Toronto -201, Minnesota +180
- Puck line: Toronto -1.5, Minnesota +1.5
Based on the betting information, this game seems like a mismatch. Not so fast. The Wild are one of the hottest NHL teams in the entire league. They have won four straight games and are playing the best hockey of the season.
Barring any late additions to the NHL injury report, the best bet is to take the Wild to cover in this one.
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