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Seattle Kraken to face Toronto Maple Leafs in road game as underdogs, with Toronto favored to win by two goals

The Seattle Kraken (5-4-1) will face off against the Toronto Maple Leafs (5-4-1) in a road game on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET. Both teams are coming off recent wins, with Seattle defeating Montreal 8-2 and Toronto defeating Winnipeg 6-4. Toronto is the betting favorite, opening at -200 and currently holding a -190 line.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Kraken +165 | Maple Leafs -190
• Spread: Kraken +1.5 (-145) | Maple Leafs -1.5 (+125)
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toronto will win straight-up is 66%.

Seattle vs Toronto Stats

Seattle Kraken

Seattle Kraken recently dominated Montreal with an 8-2 victory, propelled by an impressive performance from Brandon Montour who netted 3 goals and an assist. Joey Daccord's 28 saves on 30 shots also played a crucial role in the win. The team's offense is averaging 3.5 goals per game, with a power play ranking of 21.9%, while defensively they are allowing 3 goals per game with a penalty kill of 80%. Looking ahead, Philip Grubauer is expected to start with a record of 1-3, a 3.10 GAA, and .881 SV%, but Daccord, with a record of 3-1-1, a 2.80 GAA, and a .914 SV%, could also be called upon. With an overall power ranking of 19, Seattle ranks 19th in offense, 13th in defense, and currently holds a season record of 5-4-1.

Toronto Maple Leafs Analysis

The Toronto Maple Leafs handed Winnipeg its first loss of the NHL season in a game where John Tavares scored three goals and William Nylander had a goal and two assists. Anthony Stolarz made 19 saves in the victory. Toronto will likely start Joseph Woll in their next game, who has started one game this season due to injury. The Maple Leafs have struggled on the power play, ranking 30th at 9.4%, but have a strong penalty kill at 80.5%. Overall, they have a power ranking of 21 and are averaging 3.2 goals per game while allowing the same. They currently have a record of 5-4-1.

Toronto Maple Leafs Favored to Win by at Least Two Goals Against Seattle in Upcoming Matchup

The upcoming game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Seattle team presents a favorable opportunity for Toronto to secure a victory with a margin of at least two goals. Despite recent performance struggles, Toronto's win against Winnipeg has shown promise for a successful turnaround, particularly in terms of offensive performance. In contrast, Seattle’s recent win over Montreal must be considered, but it is expected that Toronto’s stronger defense and goaltending, combined with their consistent home performance, will give them an upper hand in this matchup. Therefore, it is advisable to consider Toronto with a -1.5 goal spread at odds of +120 for this upcoming game.

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