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Toronto Maple Leafs Expected to Dominate Against Struggling Utah Hockey Club in Upcoming Faceoff

The Utah Hockey Club will be facing off against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena, with both teams having experienced varying levels of success this season. Utah holds a record of 7-9-3, while Toronto sits at 12-6-2. Despite Utah's efforts, the Maple Leafs have historically proven to be the stronger team, winning two out of three matchups last season. The game is set to begin at 7 PM EST, with Toronto opening as the betting favorite with a line of -182, which has since shifted to -180.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Jazz +160 | Maple Leafs -180
• Spread: Jazz +1.5 (-160) | Maple Leafs -1.5 (+140)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toronto will win straight-up is 64%.

Utah vs Toronto Stats

Utah Jazz

Utah is currently struggling on both offense and defense. The team has scored two or fewer goals in five of their last seven games, ranking 24th in goals per game. Additionally, they rank 30th in shots per game. On the defensive end, Utah ranks 25th in goals against per game and 22nd in shots against per game. With a power ranking of 24, the team is currently 8-9-3 this season. Leading the team in points is Clayton Keller, while goaltenders Connor Ingram and Karel Vejmelka have been facing challenges with records and statistics.

Toronto Maple Leafs Analysis

In their previous game, the Toronto Maple Leafs had an odds of -110 and defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0. William Nylander scored a goal and had an assist, while John Tavares and Mitch Marner each had two assists. Joseph Woll was flawless in the net, stopping all 31 shots faced. The Maple Leafs' offense has been performing well recently, scoring three or more goals in seven of their last 10 games. They rank 16th in goals per game and 12th in shots per game. Mitch Marner leads the team with 26 points, followed by William Nylander with 22 points. Auston Matthews may be absent from the lineup due to an upper-body injury. On the defensive end, the team has been above average, ranking sixth in goals against per game and 16th in shots against per game. Anthony Stolarz has a record of 7-3-2 with a 2.18 GAA and .927 SV%, while Joseph Woll has a record of 4-2-0 with a 2.00 GAA and .922 SV%. The Toronto Maple Leafs hold a power ranking of 14 and are 17th in offense, 6th in defense, with an overall record of 12-6-2. In the last three matchups against Utah, Toronto went 2-1-0.

Utah Struggles Continue as Toronto's Strong Goaltending Points to Victory

Utah has experienced difficulty in recent games, particularly struggling offensively with two or fewer goals scored in five out of their last seven matches. The team ranks 24th in goals per game and 30th in shots per game, indicating a significant area for improvement. Additionally, their defense and goaltending have faltered, as seen in their ranking of 25th in goals against per game and 22nd in shots against per game. In contrast, Toronto has exhibited strong goaltending this season, ranking sixth in goals against per game. It is anticipated that Toronto will secure a victory by a margin of two or more goals in the upcoming contest. Therefore, it is advisable to place a bet on the puck line (-1.5) in favor of Toronto.

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