Bruins vs. Maple Leafs NHL Playoffs First Round Game 1: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

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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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Matt Rooney

Matt comes from Chicago and has lived in the area his whole life. Graduated from and played football at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL while also serving as the director of student sports broadcasting. He writes for Betsperts as well as appears on several shows across the network.

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