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Toronto Maple Leafs vs Boston Bruins Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: April 20, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET

Venue: TD Garden — Boston, MA

Article updated Apr 19, 6:15 AM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Toronto Maple Leafs are set to face off against the Boston Bruins in what promises to be an exciting best-of-seven series in the Eastern Conference. The Leafs finished

Game outlook

The Toronto Maple Leafs are set to face off against the Boston Bruins in what promises to be an exciting best-of-seven series in the Eastern Conference. The Leafs finished the regular season with a record of 46-26-10, while the Bruins ended with a record of 9-2. The game will take place in Boston at 8:00 PM EST, with the Bruins opening as the betting favorite at -130. The line has not moved leading up to the game.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Maple Leafs +110 | Bruins -130

Spread: Maple Leafs +1.5 (-235) | Bruins -1.5 (+195)

Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 57%.

Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs are looking to end a 56-year Stanley Cup drought as they face the Boston Bruins, who have historically had the upper hand. Led by top scorer Auston Matthews, the Maple Leafs will rely on their high-scoring offense to overcome their recent struggles and injury concerns. Despite a strong offense, the team's defense and penalty kill have been lacking. With several key players listed as day-to-day, the outcome of the series remains uncertain. Toronto is ranked second in the NHL in goals per game but will need to improve their defense to succeed in the playoffs. Visit the Winners and Whiners YouTube channel for expert NHL predictions.

Boston Bruins Analysis

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The Boston Bruins have had a solid but not spectacular season, finishing with a record of 47-20-15 and just missing out on the top spot in the conference. They have adjusted to a team with less depth than last year's President's Trophy winner, relying on top scorer David Pastrnak and a two-goalie system. The team's focus on quality shots rather than quantity has led to a solid offensive showing, ranking 13th in the NHL for offense. Defensively, they have been above average, ranking 6th in goals allowed per game. With key injuries and uncertainties regarding their goaltending, it will be interesting to see how the Bruins perform in this year's playoffs after last year's disappointing finish.

Bruins' Goaltending Advantage Key in Matchup Against Leafs

The starting goaltender for the Bruins may not be the determining factor in their upcoming game. Both Swayman and Ullmark are skilled goalies, providing Boston with an advantage over Toronto's goalie Illya Samsonov, who ranked low in the NHL for both goals against average and save percentage this season. In contrast, both Ullmark and Swayman performed well in save percentage rankings. Additionally, the return of Patrick Maroon from injury could provide Boston with a defensive advantage, especially against Toronto's top offensive players like Matthews. Despite both teams recent losses, the Bruins have a history of success against the Leafs, boasting a 2-0-2 record in their matchups this season and remaining unbeaten in their last seven meetings. To secure a win, Boston must prioritize puck possession and physical play against Matthews. Considering the Bruins' ability to generate quality shots, Toronto's defensive struggles, and Boston's superior goaltending, the Bruins are the preferred choice to win this matchup. Betting on the Bruins with the money line is advised.

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SportsJaw Maple Leafs vs Bruins archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Maple Leafs vs Bruins matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Toronto Maple Leafs+115 → +124Moved
  • Moneyline · Boston Bruins-130 → -142Moved
  • Spread · Toronto Maple Leafs+1.5 (-230) → +1.5 (-205)Moved
  • Spread · Boston Bruins-1.5 (+190) → -1.5 (+175)Moved
  • Total · Over5.75 (-110) → 5.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under5.75 (-110) → 5.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Toronto Maple Leafs
7-5 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Boston Bruins
9-2 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 2-8-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-04-19T10:15:06.071Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are looking to end a 56-year Stanley Cup drought as they face the Boston Bruins, who have historically had the upper hand. Led by top scorer Auston Matthews, the Maple Leafs will rely on their high-scoring offense to overcome their recent struggles and injury concerns. Despite a strong offense, the team's defense and penalty kill have been lacking. With several key players listed as day-to-day, the outcome of the series remains uncertain. Toronto is ranked second in the NHL in goals per game but will need to improve their defense to succeed in the playoffs. Visit the Winners and Whiners YouTube channel for expert NHL predictions.

The Boston Bruins have had a solid but not spectacular season, finishing with a record of 47-20-15 and just missing out on the top spot in the conference. They have adjusted to a team with less depth than last year's President's Trophy winner, relying on top scorer David Pastrnak and a two-goalie system. The team's focus on quality shots rather than quantity has led to a solid offensive showing, ranking 13th in the NHL for offense. Defensively, they have been above average, ranking 6th in goals allowed per game. With key injuries and uncertainties regarding their goaltending, it will be interesting to see how the Bruins perform in this year's playoffs after last year's disappointing finish.

The starting goaltender for the Bruins may not be the determining factor in their upcoming game. Both Swayman and Ullmark are skilled goalies, providing Boston with an advantage over Toronto's goalie Illya Samsonov, who ranked low in the NHL for both goals against average and save percentage this season. In contrast, both Ullmark and Swayman performed well in save percentage rankings. Additionally, the return of Patrick Maroon from injury could provide Boston with a defensive advantage, especially against Toronto's top offensive players like Matthews. Despite both teams recent losses, the Bruins have a history of success against the Leafs, boasting a 2-0-2 record in their matchups this season and remaining unbeaten in their last seven meetings. To secure a win, Boston must prioritize puck possession and physical play against Matthews. Considering the Bruins' ability to generate quality shots, Toronto's defensive struggles, and Boston's superior goaltending, the Bruins are the preferred choice to win this matchup. Betting on the Bruins with the money line is advised.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-03-07Toronto Maple Leafs 1 · Boston Bruins 4
  • 2024-03-04Boston Bruins 4 · Toronto Maple Leafs 1
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Boston Bruins defeated Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1

Boston Bruins defeated Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1 on April 20, 2024, a 4-goal decision in the series. Boston Bruins' strongest period was the 2nd period, when it outscored its opponent 3-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Toronto Maple Leafs +1.5 (-205) spread, Boston Bruins covered, while the 6 combined goals finished over the recorded total of 5.5.

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Tipster picks

  • CoolioTotal · Over 6 (-110)Push
  • VfernandezTotal · Under 6 (-110)Push
  • JtgarciaTotal · Over 6 (-110)Push
  • MackintoshMoneyline · Toronto Maple Leafs +109Loss
  • GeorgewMoneyline · Boston Bruins +109Win
  • MookiebetsMoneyline · Boston Bruins -127Win
  • MookiebetsTotal · Over 6 (-110)Push
  • SimonsaysMoneyline · Boston Bruins -125Win
  • AliencreationMoneyline · Boston Bruins -125Win
  • TphamMoneyline · Toronto Maple Leafs +110Loss
  • Mickey619Total · Over 5.5 (-110)Win
  • JtphamMoneyline · Toronto Maple Leafs +110Loss
  • BillywatersMoneyline · Toronto Maple Leafs +110Loss
  • GeauxtigersMoneyline · Boston Bruins -128Win
  • Mr_BiggsMoneyline · Boston Bruins -130Win
  • MikeVargasMoneyline · Boston Bruins -130Win