Maple Leafs vs. Flyers Prediction and Odds: Toronto Will Win Big in Philadelphia
The Toronto Maple Leafs will take on the Philadelphia Flyers for the first time this NHL season on Wednesday night. The Maple Leafs will be looking to bounce back from a Monday night loss to the Kings, while the Flyers will try to make it two-straight after taking down the Capitals on Saturday.
The Flyers have the advantage in this series in recent history, going 6-3 in their last 10 meetings with the Leafs.
Both teams will be rolling with their starter in between the pipes, as Jack Campbell (2.09 GAA) will take on Carter Hart (2.41 GAA).
Let’s take a look at the odds for the game, courtesy of WynnBET Sportsbook.
Maple Leafs vs. Flyers Odds and Total
Moneyline:
- Maple Leafs -130
- Flyers +115
Puck line:
- Maple Leafs -1.5 (+180)
- Flyers +1.5 (-210)
Total:
- 6 (Over -115/Under -105)
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Maple Leafs vs. Flyers Prediction and Pick
Anytime you can get the Leafs at -150 or shorter odds, you have to take them. Yes, I know that they’re only 7-5-1 on the season, but that’s largely due to a cold stretch of poor shooting. Other underlying statistics are extremely promising for Toronto.
They lead the NHL in CORSI% (55.48%) and high danger scoring chances per 60 minutes (13.93). On top of that, goaltender Jack Campbell has been standing on his head this season. He sports a 2.09 GAA and a 0.929 save percentage. The only thing holding back the Leafs is their shooting percentage, where they rank 28th in the NHL at 7.33%.
If they can start getting hot with the puck on their sticks, and they will, they’re going to be a force to be reckoned with in the NHL. Shooting percentage is a stat that usually fluctuates throughout the season, so don’t expect it to stay this low forever.
I’ll gladly back the Leafs on the moneyline tonight.
Pick: Maple Leafs -130