We’ve got 13 games on the NHL betting slate tonight, including an Original Six matchup between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the New York Rangers.
Auston Matthews finally got on the board in his last game, and my Maple Leafs vs. Rangers predictions expect him to keep the good times rolling.
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Maple Leafs vs Rangers prediction
My Leafs pick
Auston Matthews anytime goal (-115 at Sports Interaction)
My Leafs analysis
The Toronto Maple Leafs look to win their fourth in a row tonight, following a 6-2 win over the Kings on Wednesday, where the captain Auston Matthews erupted for a goal and two assists after being held off the scoresheet completely through the first three games of the year.
Matthews has a tendency to score in bunches, which is why I think he nets another goal tonight.
The three-time Rocket Richard Trophy winner only has the one goal on the year, despite firing 19 pucks on net, five of which were considered high-danger shots, according to NHL Edge. Considering the New York Rangers are giving up 30 shots on goal per game and rank 28th in high-danger chances given up to their opponent, there should be ample opportunity for the world's best goalscorer to get some quality looks tonight.
Matthews has also tormented the Rangers in his career, with nine goals and 21 points in 21 games. He registered at least one point in all three meetings between the two clubs last season, with four goals and seven total points.
The other trend that gives me faith in Matthews scoring tonight is his history against New York’s projected starting goaltender, Igor Shesterkin. Some would suggest he’s the best goalie in the world, but the Leafs captain has his number with six goals in nine games against him — more than anyone else on the Maple Leafs.
Maple Leafs vs Rangers same-game parlay (SGP)
Matthews anytime goal
Rangers +1.5
Over 5.5
On top of the Matthews goal, I am looking at the Blueshirts to cover the puck line at +1.5. This game could go either way with how Shesterkin has played early in the season, but I'm expecting a tight game that's settled by one goal. That’s been the case in three of the last five meetings between these two squads, with New York also 3-1 on the puck line so far this year.
The total is currently 6, shaded to the Over, but I'm going to give us a slight hook advantage and go Over the alternate total of 5.5 goals. Both of these teams can score — the Rangers lead the NHL with an average of five goals per game, while the Leafs have scored at least four goals in each of their last three contests.
This matchup has also produced 6+ goals in three straight games.
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Maple Leafs vs Rangers odds
Maple Leafs vs Rangers live odds
Maple Leafs vs Rangers opening odds
- Puck line: Toronto -1.5 | New York +1.5
- Moneyline: Toronto -125 | New York +105
- Over/Under: Over 6 | Under 6
Maple Leafs vs Rangers moneyline and Over/Under analysis
- The Maple Leafs come into tonight as slight favorites at -125 odds on home ice, giving them an implied probability of 55.6% chance to win tonight. Meanwhile, the Rangers are getting +105 odds on the road — the first time this season they have been underdogs.
- The total for tonight’s game is set at a flat 6 goals, shaded to the Over at -120. The total has gone Over in three straight meetings between the Leafs and Rangers, but the Buds are just 1-3 on the Over this season.
Maple Leafs vs Rangers trend
The Toronto Maple Leafs have hit the second-period total Over in 26 of their last 43 games at home. Find more NHL betting trends for Maple Leafs vs. Rangers.
How to watch Maple Leafs vs Rangers
| Location: | Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON |
| Date: | Saturday, 10-19-2024 |
| Puck drop: | 7:00 p.m. ET |
| TV: | Sportsnet |
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