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Toronto Maple Leafs Favored to Beat Vegas Golden Knights in Showdown at Scotiabank Arena - Puck Drops at 7:30 PM EST

The Vegas Golden Knights will be facing off against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. Both teams have similar records, with the Golden Knights at 11-5-2 and the Maple Leafs at 11-6-2. The puck drops at 7:30 PM EST. Toronto is the betting favorite, opening at -130 and currently sitting at -128. It is expected to be a closely contested matchup between these two teams.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Golden Knights +110 | Maple Leafs -128
• Spread: Golden Knights +1.5 (-229) | Maple Leafs -1.5 (+195)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toronto will win straight-up is 56%.

Vegas vs Toronto Stats

Vegas Golden Knights

In their latest game against the Washington Capitals, Vegas was favored to win but ended up losing 5-2. Keegan Kolesar and Brett Howden scored a goal each, while Ilya Samsonov allowed four goals on 24 shots faced. Despite the loss, the Golden Knights have shown strong offensive performance this season, scoring three or more goals in eight of their last 10 games. They currently rank fourth in goals per game and seventh in shots per game. Jack Eichel leads the team with 28 points, followed by Mark Stone with 21 points. However, Stone may be questionable to play due to a lower-body injury. The team's defense and goaltending have been average, ranking 19th in goals against and 12th in shots against per game. Adin Hill has a record of 8-3-1 with a GAA of 3.16 and .896 SV%, while Ilya Samsonov has a 3-2-1 record with a GAA of 3.15 and .897 SV%. Overall, Vegas holds a power ranking of 3 and is ranked second in offense, 14th in defense, and has a season record of 11-5-2.

Toronto Maple Leafs Analysis

The Toronto Maple Leafs were the underdogs in their recent game against the Edmonton Oilers but came out victorious with a 4-3 overtime win. Mitch Marner scored the game-winning goal and had an assist, while Bobby McMann scored two goals. Anthony Stolarz made 27 saves out of 30 shots faced. The Maple Leafs have been performing well offensively, scoring three or more goals in seven of their last 10 games. Mitch Marner leads the team with 24 points, followed by William Nylander with 20 points. Auston Matthews is questionable for the next game due to an upper-body injury. Defensively, the Leafs have been above average, ranking sixth in goals against per game and 15th in shots against per game. Anthony Stolarz has a 7-3-2 record with a 2.18 GAA and .927 SV%, while Joseph Woll has a record of 3-2-0 with a 2.40 GAA and .902 SV%. The Maple Leafs currently hold a power ranking of 13 and are ranked 18th in offense, scoring an average of 3.05 goals per game. Their defense is ranked sixth, giving up an average of 2.63 points per game. In their recent matchups against Vegas, Toronto has a record of 1-1-1.

Toronto Maple Leafs Expected to Continue Dominance Over Vegas Golden Knights in Upcoming Matchup

Toronto has consistently outperformed Vegas in their recent encounters, boasting a 6-3-1 record in their last 10 games against the Golden Knights. The Maple Leafs have demonstrated a commendable level of defensive prowess this season, coupled with strong goaltending. They currently rank sixth in the league for fewest goals allowed per game, and 15th for fewest shots faced per game. With the advantage of playing on home ice, it is highly likely that Toronto will emerge victorious in this upcoming matchup. Therefore, it is advisable to consider taking Toronto on the money line for this game.

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