Maple Leafs vs. Avalanche Prediction and Odds: Toronto In Rare Spot as Underdog

A potential Stanley Cup preview is on tap tonight when the Toronto Maple Leafs travel to Colorado to take on the Avalanche.

Both teams enter tonight's meeting on a winning streak. The Maple Leafs have won four straight games, with their latest victory coming in a 4-2 decision over the Oilers on Wednesday. The Avalanche enter the game on a three-game winning streak, with its latest win being a 7-1 blowout of the Jets.

Let's take a look at the odds via WynnBET for this interconference showdown.

Maple Leafs vs. Avalanche Odds and Total

Moneyline:

• Maple Leafs +127
• Avalanche -155

Puck line:

• Maple Leafs +1.5 (-165)
• Avalanche -1.5 (+145)

Total:

• 6.5 (Over -120/Under +100)

Maple Leafs vs. Avalanche Betting Trends

• The OVER is 7-3 in the Maple Leafs' last 10 games.
• Maple Leafs are 8-2 in their last 10 road games.
• The OVER is 10-0 the last 10 times the Avalanche have hosted the Leafs.
• The OVER is 12-5 in the Avs last 17 games.
• Avalanche are 10-0 in their last 10 home games.

Maple Leafs vs. Avalanche Prediction and Pick

Despite the Avalanche being hot as of late and also being listed as the Stanley Cup favorites, a lot of their success is due to their NHL-leading shooting percentage. They find the back of the net on 12.63 percent of their shots, which is the top mark by a wide margin. It's hard to rely on that when you face a top goaltender, which is what's in front of them tonight. Jack Campbell of the Maple Leafs holds the best save percentage in the NHL, stopping 93.9% of shots.

The opposite is true for the Avs, who have dealt with goaltender issues all season. They're 26th in team save percentage heading into tonight's game.

Toronto also holds an advantage over Colorado in both CORSI% and high danger scoring chances.

I'm all over the Leafs as underdogs in Colorado tonight.

Pick: Maple Leafs +127