Game 1 of the NHL Playoffs First Round on Saturday, April 20 will see the Boston Bruins hosting the Toronto Maple Leafs at TD Garden at 8:00 PM ET on TBS, truTV, SportsNet, TVAS, and CBC. The Bruins have -130 moneyline odds against the Maple Leafs (+110).
Bruins vs. Maple Leafs Game Info & Odds
- When: Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: TBS, truTV, SportsNet, TVAS, and CBC
- Where: TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts
- TV Channel: TBS, truTV, SportsNet, TVAS, and CBC
- Favorite: Bruins (-130)
- Underdog: Maple Leafs (+110)
- Over/under: 5.5
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Bruins and Maple Leafs Betting Trends
- Boston and its opponent have combined to score more than 5.5 goals in 38 of 81 games this season.
- Toronto’s games this season have had more than 5.5 goals 53 of 81 times.
- These teams rack up 6.8 goals per match between them, 1.3 more than this game’s over/under.
- Combined, these teams surrender 5.9 goals per game, 0.4 more than this game’s over/under.
- The Bruins have gone 38-29 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
- This season the Maple Leafs have been an underdog 16 times, and won six, or 37.5%, of those games.
Bruins Stats & Insights
- The Bruins offense’s 263 total goals (3.2 per game) rank 13th in the NHL.
- The Bruins have given up the fifth-fewest goals in NHL play this season, 221 (2.7 per game).
- With a +42 goal differential, they’re ranked 10th-best in the NHL.
- The Bruins connect on 11% of their shots, ranking eighth in the league.
- The Bruins have earned five shutouts this season with their skaters averaging 24 hits and 15.8 blocked shots per game.
- Over the last 10 contests, the Bruins are 6-4-0 (80.0% of possible points).
- They are scoring at a 2.5 goals-per-game average (25 total) over that time.
- Defensively, the Bruins have given up 21 goals (2.1 per game) in those 10 matchups.
Maple Leafs Stats & Insights
- The Maple Leafs’ 298 total goals (3.6 per game) are the second-most in the NHL.
- The Maple Leafs have conceded 261 total goals (3.2 per game) to rank 21st.
- They have a +37 goal differential, which ranks 11th in the league.
- The Maple Leafs’ collective 11.2% shooting percentage ranks fifth in the league.
- The Maple Leafs have shut out their opponent five times this season.
- In their past 10 games, the Maple Leafs have gone 5-4-1 to earn 70.0% of the possible points.
- They have put up 37 goals over that stretch.
- Defensively, the Maple Leafs have allowed 35 goals (3.5 per game) in those 10 outings.
Bruins Key Players to Watch
- David Pastrnak is one of Boston’s top contributors with 110 points. He has 47 goals and 63 assists this season.
- Brad Marchand has 67 points (0.8 per game), scoring 29 goals and adding 38 assists.
- Jeremy Swayman (25-10-8) has a goals against average of 2.5 on the season, and 1176 saves. His .916 save percentage is ninth-best in the league.
Bruins Player Props
- David Pastrnak Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +150, Under Odds: -195)
- David Pastrnak Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -110, Under Odds: -120)
- Brad Marchand Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -135, Under Odds: +105)
- Brad Marchand Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +140, Under Odds: -180)
- Pavel Zacha Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -140, Under Odds: +110)
- Pavel Zacha Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +135, Under Odds: -175)
Maple Leafs Key Players to Watch
- Auston Matthews is a top offensive contributor for his club with 107 points (1.3 per game). He has scored 69 goals and 38 assists in 81 games (playing 20:42 per game).
- William Nylander has made a major impact for Toronto this season with 99 points, thanks to 40 goals and 59 assists.
- Ilya Samsonov’s record stands at 23-7-8 on the season, allowing 120 goals (3.1 goals against average) and amassing 966 saves with an .890 save percentage (57th in the league).
Maple Leafs Player Props
- Auston Matthews Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +130, Under Odds: -166)
- Auston Matthews Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +110, Under Odds: -140)
- William Nylander Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -210, Under Odds: +160)
- William Nylander Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +110, Under Odds: -140)
- Mitchell Marner Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +175, Under Odds: -230)
- Mitchell Marner Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -140, Under Odds: +110)
Bruins vs. Maple Leafs Injuries
- Bruins: Justin Brazeau: Upper Body (Out), Milan Lucic: Personal (Out), Matthew Poitras: Shoulder (Out)
- Maple Leafs: Jake Muzzin: Back (Out For Season), John Klingberg: Hip (Out For Season), Matt Murray: Hip (Out), Calle Jarnkrok: Hand (Out), Bobby McMann: Lower Body (Questionable)
Bruins vs. Maple Leafs Prediction
- Puck Line Pick:
Maple Leafs (+1.5)
- Pick OU:
Over (5.5)
- Score Prediction:
Bruins 4 – Maple Leafs 3
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