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Toronto Maple Leafs Favored to Win Against New York Islanders in Highly Anticipated Hockey Matchup

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 vs Toronto Stats

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.

Toronto Maple Leafs Analysis

The Toronto Maple Leafs secured a road win against the Buffalo Sabres on Friday night, improving their season record to 21-10-2 and tying for the top spot in the Atlantic Division with the Panthers. The Maple Leafs have been performing well in both offense and defense, ranking 18th in the league for goals per game and 5th for goals against. They have a power play success rate of 19.6% and a penalty killing rate of 82.7%. In their latest game, Toronto took an early lead and maintained it throughout, securing a 5-3 victory over Buffalo. Matt Murray made 24 saves in his season debut for the Maple Leafs. The team is expected to start Joseph Woll in goal for the next game. Overall, Toronto has a strong power ranking of 7 and has had success against New York in their recent matchups. If you're looking for betting picks, consider trying out our NHL Betting picks for some insights.

Toronto Maple Leafs Look to Capitalize on Fatigued New York Islanders for Home Victory

The New York Islanders will have the advantage of having more rest, with their last game being on Tuesday, compared to the Toronto Maple Leafs playing their third game in four nights. Toronto has been performing well recently, winning five out of their last six games and scoring a total of 11 goals in their last two wins over Dallas and Buffalo. The Maple Leafs have demonstrated strong defensive capabilities under Craig Berube, a contrast to previous seasons under Sheldon Keefe. On the other hand, the New York Islanders have struggled with offensive production throughout the season. Consequently, it is likely that Toronto will secure a victory in this home game based on their recent performances and overall team strengths.

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