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Toronto Maple Leafs seek revenge against San Jose Sharks after disappointing defeat at home – NHL showdown set for March 27, 2025 at SAP Center

On March 27, 2025, the NHL will feature a 10-game card with the cross-conference battle at SAP Center at San Jose between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the San Jose Sharks. The puck drop is set for 10:30 PM ET. The Sharks previously defeated the Maple Leafs 3-2 in a shootout on March 3 as underdogs. Now, the Sharks are listed as +210 home underdogs, while Toronto remains the -238 betting favorite. This prediction will analyze the matchup and provide insight into one of our NHL picks for Thursday night.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Maple Leafs -238 | Sharks +208
• Spread: Maple Leafs -1.5 (+100) | Sharks +1.5 (-120)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toronto will win straight-up is 70%.

Toronto vs San Jose Stats

Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs have recently won four of their last five games, including a dominant 7-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. Key players John Tavares and William Nylander contributed with two goals and two assists each. With Anthony Stolarz in goal, the team is tied for the top spot in the Atlantic Division with the Florida Panthers. Joseph Woll is set to return to the crease, boasting a 24-13-0 record this season. The Leafs have a strong offense, scoring an average of 3.24 goals per game, and a solid defense, allowing an average of 2.94 goals against per game. Despite missing veteran winger Max Pacioretty, the team holds an impressive record of 43-25-3 this season.

San Jose Sharks Analysis

The San Jose Sharks have won two of their last four games, including a victory over the Boston Bruins where William Eklund, Lucas Carlsson, and Barclay Goodrow each scored a goal. Alexandar Georgiev had a strong performance in goal, with a 6-16-1 record on the season. However, despite their recent wins, the Sharks have already been eliminated from playoff contention and have the worst record in the league. They rank 31st in the NHL for goals scored and 32nd in goals against. Additionally, the Sharks have a power ranking of 29 and are ranked 31st for offense and 32nd for defense. In their recent matchups, Toronto has gone 1-2-0 against San Jose.

Toronto Maple Leafs seek revenge against San Jose Sharks after disappointing defeat at home

I anticipate that the Toronto Maple Leafs will seek retribution for a disappointing home defeat at the hands of the San Jose Sharks. Toronto squandered a two-goal advantage in front of their fans, and they will approach this upcoming match with heightened focus and determination. The Maple Leafs showed poor execution with 22 giveaways in their previous meeting with the Sharks, but they aim to demonstrate improved performance and secure a victory by the expected margin. As a team known for their offensive prowess, Toronto holds a significant advantage over the defensively struggling San Jose squad. Recent statistics indicate that five out of the Sharks' last six defeats have been by a margin of two goals or more.

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