Maple Leafs vs. Capitals Prediction and Odds (Continue to Bet On Goals in Toronto's Games)
The Toronto Maple Leafs will be looking to grab their third-straight win tonight when they hit the road to take on the Washington Capitals. The Maple Leafs will be hoping to play in a slightly less hectic game, after playing to a 10-7 final against the Red Wings on Saturday night, which was the highest scoring game since 2011.
The Maple Leafs defeated the Red Wings on Saturday, 10-7.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) February 27, 2022
It made for the most combined goals in a game since the Jets beat the Flyers 9-8 on Oct. 27, 2011.
In the 95-year rivalry between the 2 original 6 teams, the total is second only to an 11-7 Leafs win on March 17, 1946. pic.twitter.com/F0ptAu8Iql
Meanwhile, the Capitals are still seeking their early-season magic, as they continue to stumble down the Metropolitan standings. They're 5-5 in their last 10 games are have dropped two-straight ahead of tonight.
Let's take a look at the odds via WynnBET for tonight's Eastern Conference matchup.
Maple Leafs vs. Capitals Odds and Total
Moneyline:
- Maple Leafs -130
- Capitals +110
Puck line:
- Maple Leafs -1.5 (+185)
- Capitals +1.5 (-225)
Total:
- 6 (Over -120/Under +100)
Maple Leafs vs. Capitals Betting Trends
- The OVER is 10-4 in the Maple Leafs' last 14 games.
- Capitals are 8-3 in their last 11 games vs. Maple Leafs.
- Maple Leafs are 7-2 in their last nine games vs. Eastern Conference opponents.
- Capitals are 0-5 in their last five home games.
- The UNDER is 4-1 in the Capitals' last five games.
Maple Leafs vs. Capitals Prediction and Pick
The Maple Leafs goaltending play as of late gives me pause to bet on them. Starting goaltender Jack Campbell has a save percentage of .887, and Toronto ranks 26th in the NHL in team save percentage over their last 25 games. Look no further than them allowing seven goals to the lowly Red Wings in their last game out.
Because of that, this might be the time to look towards betting on the OVER in Maple Leafs' games until further notice. It also helps that they rank third in the league in shooting percentage (12.06%) over their last 25 games.
Until things begin to change, it's time to ride the OVER trend in any game involving the Leafs.
Pick: OVER 6 (-120)
Iain is 36-34-1 (+0.29 units) with his NHL picks in 2022. Check out his detailed record here.