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Toronto Maple Leafs Poised to Dominate Ottawa Senators in Saturday Night Matchup

In Saturday night's matchup at the Canadian Tire Centre, the Toronto Maple Leafs (30-17-2) will look to secure their second consecutive road win as they face off against the Ottawa Senators (24-20-4) at 7 PM ET. Despite Toronto's recent loss to Columbus and Ottawa's loss to Boston, both teams are evenly matched as they have split their last 10 meetings. Toronto is currently the betting favorite with opening odds of -111 that have remained unchanged. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this Toronto vs. Ottawa prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Maple Leafs -111 | Senators -102
• Spread: Maple Leafs -1.5 (+220) | Senators +1.5 (-275)
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toronto will win straight-up is 53%.

Toronto vs Ottawa Stats

Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs had their three-game winning streak snapped by the Columbus Blue Jackets in their last game, scoring only one goal on 29 shots. Despite their strong offensive performance this season, led by Mitch Marner with 67 points, the team will need to improve defensively after giving up five goals in their last game. Goalie Dennis Hildeby saved 14 of the 18 shots he faced, but will need to step up for the team to secure a win in their upcoming game. With a power ranking of 22, Toronto is ranked 11th in offense, 12th in defense, and holds a 30-17-2 record this season.

Ottawa Senators Analysis

The Ottawa Senators are looking to rebound from their recent losses to the Rangers and Bruins and pick up their third win in their last five games when they play on Saturday. Despite averaging 2.73 goals per game, they failed to score in their last game despite taking 29 shots. Leading the team offensively are Tim Stutzle with 45 points, Drake Batherson with 40 points, and Brady Tkachuk with 38 points. Defensively, the Senators have been solid, giving up 2.77 goals per game, ranking ninth in the league. Anton Forsberg has been a key player in goal, saving 24 of 25 shots in his last game. Overall, the Senators have a power ranking of 18, ranking 25th in offense and 8th in defense, with a 24-20-4 record. Toronto has had success in their recent matchups against Ottawa, winning all three games.

Toronto Maple Leafs poised to dominate Ottawa Senators in upcoming matchup

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been on a hot streak, winning six of their last seven road games, while the Ottawa Senators have only split their last four home games. Toronto appears to have the advantage in this matchup due to their strong offensive performance, scoring at least four goals in three of their last four games. Additionally, the Maple Leafs have excelled on special teams, converting over 21 percent of their power play opportunities.

On the other hand, the Senators have struggled defensively, allowing seven goals in their last two games. Ottawa is ranked 18th in penalty kills and has been inconsistent offensively, scoring just two goals in their last three games. Although they have shown improvement on special teams, converting over 22 percent of their power play chances, Toronto's solid penalty kill and defensive capabilities are likely to stifle Ottawa's offensive efforts. For these reasons, it is advisable to bet on Toronto to cover the money line in this game.

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