New York Islanders vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

Two teams, the New York Islanders and the Toronto Maple Leafs, will face off on Saturday night in Canada in a highly anticipated ice hockey game. The Maple Leafs have a 5-2-3 advantage in the last 10 meetings between the two teams, but the Islanders have won the last four matchups, including a 3-2 road win in their most recent meeting on February 5, 2024. New York is coming off a 4-0 loss to Carolina, while Toronto defeated Buffalo 6-3 in their previous game. Toronto is currently favored to win with a betting line of -160.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Islanders +142 | Maple Leafs -160

Spread: Islanders +1.5 (-175) | Maple Leafs -1.5 (+153)

Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toronto will win straight-up is 62%.

New York Islanders

The New York Islanders suffered their second consecutive loss and third in the last four games with a shutout defeat on the road against Carolina. Currently tied for sixth in the Metropolitan Division with a 12-14-7 record, the Islanders are 15 points behind the division-leading Capitals and 10 points back of the Hurricanes for a playoff spot. They rank 28th in goals per game with an average of 2.55, tied for 19th in goals against per game allowing 3.09, 32nd in power play success at 12.1%, and 32nd in penalty killing with a 64.3% success rate. In their recent loss to Carolina, the Islanders struggled offensively and goalie Ilya Sorokin stopped 19 of 23 shots before being pulled. The team is expected to continue starting Sorokin in goal for their next game. For those looking to make profitable bets this hockey season, consider utilizing the services of the best NHL handicappers. With a power ranking of 27, New York is ranked 27th in offense (scoring an average of 2.61 per game), 21st in defense (allowing an average of 3.12 points against per game), and hold a 12-14-7 season record.