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Tampa Bay Lightning set to face off against Toronto Maple Leafs in highly anticipated matchup at Scotiabank Arena on Monday

The Tampa Bay Lightning (25-16-3) will be looking to secure their third consecutive win as they take on the Toronto Maple Leafs (29-16-2) at the Scotiabank Arena on Monday at 7:30 PM ET. The Lightning are coming off a 5-1 victory against Detroit, while the Maple Leafs recently defeated Montreal 7-3. Toronto has a strong record of 7-3-0 in their last 10 games against Tampa Bay. The Maple Leafs are currently favored to win with an opening betting line of -112 that has remained unchanged. Stay tuned to see which team emerges victorious in this highly anticipated matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Lightning -103 | Maple Leafs -112
• Spread: Lightning +1.5 (-258) | Maple Leafs -1.5 (+215)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toronto will win straight-up is 53%.

Tampa Bay vs Toronto Stats

Tampa Bay Lightning

The Tampa Bay Lightning have rebounded with wins over Anaheim and Detroit, earning their third win in their last four games. They are currently third in the Atlantic Division, trailing Florida by four points. They will look to close the gap with a win on Monday. Tampa Bay averages 3.66 goals per game and had a strong offensive performance in their last game, scoring five goals on 22 shots. Nikita Kucherov leads the team with 68 points, followed by Brandon Hagel and Brayden Point with 49 points each. Defensively, the Lightning have been solid, giving up 2.77 goals per game, ninth in the league. Andrei Vasilevskiy has been a key player with a 20-13-2 record, a 2.35 GAA, and a .916 save percentage. Several players are questionable for the upcoming game. Tampa Bay is ranked 1 in offense, 11 in defense, and are 25-16-3 this season, with a power ranking of 4.

Toronto Maple Leafs Analysis

The Maple Leafs have rebounded from a three-game losing streak with consecutive wins over New Jersey and Montreal, aiming to make it three in a row in their upcoming game. Toronto has been performing well offensively, averaging 3.13 goals per game, with key players like Mitch Marner, William Nylander, and John Tavares leading the team in points. Defensively, they have been solid, allowing an average of 2.85 goals per game. Goaltender Joseph Woll has been strong in net, with a record of 16-8-0, a 2.68 GAA, and a .907 save percentage. Despite a few injury concerns, the team is focused on maintaining their momentum and securing another win. Additionally, Toronto Maple Leafs is ranked #15 in offense, #12 in defense, and has an overall record of 29-16-2. They will face off against Tampa Bay, who have won two out of their last three matchups against Toronto. For fans looking to place bets, there are various sportsbook promos available.

Toronto Maple Leafs have a strong advantage over Tampa Bay Lightning in upcoming game

The Toronto Maple Leafs have a strong advantage over the Tampa Bay Lightning in their upcoming game. Toronto has been performing well offensively, scoring a total of 12 goals in their last three games, and have converted over 21 percent of their power play opportunities. In contrast, the Lightning have struggled defensively in their recent road games, allowing 11 goals in their last three games. This may pose a challenge for them in containing the Maple Leafs' offense.

On the other hand, Tampa Bay has not been as successful offensively, scoring only nine goals in their last three road games. However, they have excelled on special teams, converting over 27 percent of their power play opportunities. The Maple Leafs have been solid defensively, giving up only 13 goals in their last four home games. Therefore, it is likely that Toronto will be able to keep Tampa Bay's offense in check and cover the money line.

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