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Maple Leafs vs. Golden Knights Prediction and Odds: Toronto in Favorable Bounce-Back Spot

By Iain MacMillan

The Maple Leafs are set to take on the Golden Knights in Tuesday night NHL action.
The Maple Leafs are set to take on the Golden Knights in Tuesday night NHL action. / John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
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The Toronto Maple Leafs are going from Stanley Cup contender to Stanley Cup contender as they get set to take on the Vegas Golden Knights just a few days after facing the Colorado Avalanche.

The Maple Leafs look to bounce back after the heartbreaking loss to the Avs, where they blew a 4-2 3rd period lead to eventually lose in overtime. Meanwhile, the Golden Knights are also looking to get back in the win column after dropping a decision to the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday.

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

Maple Leafs vs. Golden Knights Prediction and Pick

Moneyline:

  • Maple Leafs -125
  • Golden Knights +105

Puck line:

  • Maple Leafs -1.5 (+200)
  • Golden Knights +1.5 (-250)

Total:

  • 6 (Over -110/Under -110)

Maple Leafs vs. Golden Knights Betting Trends

  • The OVER is 8-3 in the Maple Leafs' last 11 games.
  • Maple Leafs are 4-1 in their last five games vs. Golden Knights.
  • Golden Knights are 11-5 in their last 16 games.
  • Golden Knights are 5-1 in their last six games vs. Eastern Conference opponents.

Maple Leafs vs. Golden Knights Prediction and Pick

The biggest issue I've had with the Golden Knights all season has been how they perform in their own end, and that's going to come back to haunt them against a strong offensive team like the Maple Leafs. Vegas ranks 30th in the NHL in high danger scoring chances against, allowing an average of 12.71 per 60 minutes of play. Now they face a Toronto team who ranks 2nd in offensive high danger scoring chances per 60 minutes, averaging 13.64.

If you're interested in betting on the total instead, you should consider the OVER 6 considering the Golden Knights also rank high in offensive high danger scoring chances. They're sixth in the NHL at 12.81.

With that being said, I think this is a terrible matchup for the Golden Knights, so I'm going to back the Maple Leafs as -125 road favorites.

Pick: Maple Leafs -125

Iain's NHL betting record this season: 42-41 (+1.24 units)

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