Edmonton Oilers' Unstoppable Winning Streak Puts Toronto Maple Leafs in Tough Spot

Game outlook

In this NHL interconference clash between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Edmonton Oilers, which will take place at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta on January 16, the puck drop is scheduled for 9:00 PM ET. This will be the first meeting between these teams in the current season, and looking back at last year's season series, both teams split the games with the home team emerging victorious on both occasions. Currently, the Edmonton Oilers are favored to win with a betting line of -152, having opened at -148.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Maple Leafs +132 | Oilers -152

Spread: Maple Leafs +1.5 (-172) | Oilers -1.5 (+149)

Total: Over/Under 7 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Edmonton will win straight-up is 60%.

Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs had a disappointing loss to the Detroit Red Wings, resulting in a score of 4-2. This loss marks the team's second consecutive defeat during their homestand and their third consecutive loss overall. As they head into a four-game road trip, Toronto has a strong away record of 11-3-6. Despite holding a one-goal lead after the second period, the Maple Leafs were unable to maintain their advantage as Detroit responded with three goals in the third period, ultimately securing the victory. Pontus Holmberg and Mitchell Marner were the goal scorers for Toronto. Marner has been in impressive form recently, accumulating seven points in his last five games, including four goals. He is currently ranked third on the team in terms of points with 46. While the Maple Leafs rank fifth in goals per game with an average of 3.51, they have struggled to score in January, being held to three goals or less in five out of their seven games this month. In the loss to Detroit, Illya Samsonov made 20 saves out of 23 shots. Toronto has been employing a three-goalie rotation, with Samsonov, Joseph Woll, and Martin Jones sharing responsibilities. Their combined efforts have resulted in the 21st best goals-against average in the league at 3.24. Throughout their losing streak, the Maple Leafs have allowed a total of 13 goals. In terms of rankings, Toronto is placed fourth in power rankings, boasting the fourth-best offense with an average of 3.65 goals per game. However, their defense ranks lower at 20th, as they allow an average of 3.25 goals against per game. With a overall record of 21-12-8 this season, the Maple Leafs continue to strive for success.