Thursday’s NHL lineup features a matchup between the Toronto Maple Leafs (40-22-9) and the Washington Capitals (36-26-9) at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario. The Maple Leafs are -180 on the moneyline to win at home against the Capitals (+150) in the game, which begins at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+ and MNMT.
You can tune in to ESPN+ and MNMT to watch as the Maple Leafs and the Capitals square off.
Maple Leafs vs. Capitals Game Info & Odds
- When: Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+ and MNMT
- Where: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario
- TV Channel: ESPN+ and MNMT
- Favorite: Maple Leafs (-180)
- Underdog: Capitals (+150)
- Over/under: 6.5
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Maple Leafs and Capitals Betting Trends
- In 39 games this season, Toronto and its opponent have combined for more than 6.5 goals.
- Washington has combined with its opponent to score over 6.5 goals in 30 of 71 games this season.
- The teams combine to score 6.3 goals per game, 0.2 fewer than this game’s over/under.
- These two teams together give up 6.2 goals per game, 0.3 fewer than this game’souting’s total.
- The Maple Leafs have been favored on the moneyline 55 times this season, and have gone 33-22 in those games.
- The Capitals have been listed as an underdog 53 times this season, and won 22, or 41.5%, of those games.
Maple Leafs Stats & Insights
- The Maple Leafs score the third-most goals in the NHL, averaging 3.6 per game for a total of 256 this season.
- The Maple Leafs are ranked 19th in total goals against, allowing 3.2 goals per game (224 total) in NHL play.
- Their goal differential (+32) ranks them 11th in the NHL.
- The Maple Leafs convert 11% of their shots, ranking seventh in the league.
- The Maple Leafs have shut out opponents four times, averaging 24.2 hits and 16.6 blocked shots per game this season.
- In the past 10 games, the Maple Leafs have claimed 70.0% of the possible points with a 5-4-1 record.
- They have scored 36 goals during that time.
- Over on the defensive end, the Maple Leafs have given up 30 goals (3.0 per game) over those 10 matchups.
Capitals Stats & Insights
- The Capitals have scored 194 goals this season (2.7 per game) to rank 27th in the NHL.
- The Capitals have allowed 220 total goals (3.1 per game) to rank 16th.
- Their 27th-ranked goal differential is -26.
- The 10.2% shooting percentage the Capitals have compiled ranks 13th in the league.
- The Capitals have shut out their opponent six times this season.
- In the past 10 games, the Capitals have gone 7-3-0 (85.0% of possible points).
- They have totaled 31 goals during that stretch.
- Over on the defensive end, the Capitals have given up 3.1 goals per game (31 total) in those 10 outings.
Maple Leafs Key Players to Watch
- William Nylander is one of Toronto’s leading contributors with 94 points. He has 40 goals and 54 assists this season.
- Auston Matthews has 59 goals and 34 assists to total 93 points (1.3 per game).
- Ilya Samsonov has a record of 19-6-7. He has allowed 101 goals (3.12 goals against average) and racked up 811 saves.
Maple Leafs Player Props
- William Nylander Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +110, Under Odds: -140)
- William Nylander Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -166, Under Odds: +130)
- Auston Matthews Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +114, Under Odds: -145)
- Auston Matthews Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -115, Under Odds: -115)
Capitals Key Players to Watch
- Dylan Strome’s 25 goals and 35 assists in 71 contests give him 60 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
- Alexander Ovechkin is pivotal for Washington’s attack with 58 total points (0.8 per game), including 26 goals and 32 assists through 68 games.
- Charlie Lindgren has a .912 save percentage (16th in the league), with 1041 total saves, while conceding 101 goals (2.7 goals against average). He has put together a 21-12-5 record between the posts for Washington this season.
Capitals Player Props
- Alexander Ovechkin Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -200)
- Alexander Ovechkin Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +124)
- Dylan Strome Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -135)
- Dylan Strome Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +145)
Maple Leafs vs. Capitals Injuries
- Maple Leafs: Matt Murray: Hip (Out), John Klingberg: Hip (Out For Season), Auston Matthews: Illness (Questionable), Mark Giordano: Concussion (Out), Jake Muzzin: Back (Out For Season), Calle Jarnkrok: Hand (Out), Mitchell Marner: Ankle (Questionable), Morgan Rielly: Upper Body (Questionable), Ilya Samsonov: Undisclosed (Questionable), Joel Edmundson: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Capitals: Nicklas Backstrom: Hip (Out), Ethan Bear: Personal (Out), Sonny Milano: Upper Body (Questionable)
Maple Leafs vs. Capitals Prediction
- Puck Line Pick:
Maple Leafs (-1.5)
- Pick OU:
Under (6.5)
- Score Prediction:
Maple Leafs 4 – Capitals 2
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