Toronto Maple Leafs vs Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Picks & Predictions
The Toronto Maple Leafs will be aiming for a series sweep as they visit Amalie Arena to face the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday night. Both teams are coming off impressive
Game outlook
The Toronto Maple Leafs will be aiming for a series sweep as they visit Amalie Arena to face the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday night. Both teams are coming off impressive wins, with Toronto defeating Columbus 5-0 and Tampa Bay defeating the Rangers 5-1. The Maple Leafs hold a 3-0 season series lead against the Lightning and have a strong record of 7-3-0 in their last 10 games against Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay opens as the favorite in betting lines, with the current line at Tampa Bay -164. Stay tuned to see which team comes out victorious in this Maple Leafs vs. Lightning matchup. **Please note that this preview was written before Tuesday's game was played.**
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Maple Leafs +141 | Lightning -164
Spread: Maple Leafs +1.5 (-182) | Lightning -1.5 (+156)
Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tampa Bay will win straight-up is 62%.
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs have bounced back from a surprising loss to San Jose with four straight wins, leading the Atlantic Division with 98 points, two points ahead of Tampa Bay. They will look to increase their division lead and get the series sweep in their upcoming game on Wednesday. Toronto averages 3.28 goals per game, with top players like Mitch Marner, William Nylander, and Auston Matthews leading the scoring. They are giving up 2.88 goals per game, ranking 14th in the league. In their last game, they did not allow a goal with Anthony Stolarz saving all 27 shots. There are some injury concerns with Jake McCabe and David Kampf questionable for the upcoming game. Overall, Toronto is ranked 8 in offense, 14 in defense, and has a record of 7-5 this season, placing them at a power ranking of 22.