Game 2 of the NHL Playoffs First Round on Monday will see the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs meet, beginning at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN, SportsNet, CBC, and TVAS. The Bruins are ahead in the series 1-0. The Maple Leafs are underdogs (+120) against the Bruins (-142).
Bruins vs. Maple Leafs Game Info & Odds
- When: Monday, April 22, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN, SportsNet, CBC, and TVAS
- Where: TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts
- TV Channel: ESPN, SportsNet, CBC, and TVAS
- Favorite: Bruins (-142)
- Underdog: Maple Leafs (+120)
- Over/under: 5.5
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Bruins and Maple Leafs Betting Trends
- Boston and its opponent have gone over 5.5 combined goals in 39 of 82 games this season.
- Toronto has combined with its opponent to score more than 5.5 goals in 54 of 82 games this season.
- The two teams average 6.8 goals per game combined, 1.3 more than this game’s total.
- Combined, these teams allow 5.9 goals per game, 0.4 more than this game’s over/under.
- The Bruins are 39-29 when favored on the moneyline this season.
- This season the Maple Leafs have won six of the 17 games, or 35.3%, in which they’ve been an underdog.
Bruins Stats & Insights
- The Bruins offense’s 263 total goals (3.2 per game) rank 13th in the league.
- On defense, the Bruins are one of the best units in NHL action, giving up 221 goals to rank fifth.
- With a +42 goal differential, they’re ranked 10th-best in the NHL.
- The Bruins shoot 11% as a team, ranked eighth-best in the league.
- The Bruins have secured five shutouts this season with their skaters averaging 24 hits and 15.8 blocked shots per game.
- In the past 10 games, the Bruins have claimed 80.0% of the possible points with a 6-4-0 record.
- They have averaged 2.6 goals per game (26 total) over that stretch.
- On the defensive side, the Bruins have allowed 1.9 goals per game (19 total) over those 10 outings.
Maple Leafs Stats & Insights
- The Maple Leafs have the NHL’s second-best scoring offense (298 total goals, 3.6 per game).
- The Maple Leafs have allowed 261 total goals (3.2 per game) to rank 21st.
- Their +37 goal differential ranks 11th in the league.
- The Maple Leafs are shooting 11.2% (fifth in the league).
- The Maple Leafs have shut out their opponent five times this season. As a team, they are averaging 25.7 hits and 16.5 blocked shots per game.
- In the last 10 games, the Maple Leafs have secured 65.0% of the possible points with a 4-5-1 record.
- They have averaged 3.5 goals per game (35 total) over that stretch.
- Over on the defensive end, the Maple Leafs have allowed 3.9 goals per game (39 total) over those 10 outings.
Bruins Key Players to Watch
- One of Boston’s most productive offensive players this season is David Pastrnak, who has 110 points (47 goals, 63 assists) and plays an average of 19:55 per game.
- Brad Marchand is another leading option for Boston with 67 points (0.8 per game), scoring 29 goals and adding 38 assists.
- In 44 games, Jeremy Swayman has a record of 25-10-8. He has conceded 108 goals (2.53 goals against average) and has recorded 1176 saves.
Bruins Player Props
- David Pastrnak Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +160, Under Odds: -210)
- David Pastrnak Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -110, Under Odds: -120)
- Brad Marchand Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -145, Under Odds: +114)
- Brad Marchand Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +130, Under Odds: -166)
- Pavel Zacha Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -130, Under Odds: +100)
- Pavel Zacha Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +140, Under Odds: -180)
Maple Leafs Key Players to Watch
- Toronto’s Auston Matthews has recorded 38 assists and 69 goals in 81 games, good for 107 points.
- Toronto’s William Nylander has racked up 99 total points (1.2 per game), with 40 goals and 59 assists.
- Ilya Samsonov has a record of 23-7-8 in 40 games this season, conceding 120 goals (3.1 goals against average) with 966 saves and an .890 save percentage, 57th in the league.
Maple Leafs Player Props
- Auston Matthews Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +135, Under Odds: -175)
- Auston Matthews Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +110, Under Odds: -140)
- Mitchell Marner Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +180, Under Odds: -238)
- Mitchell Marner Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -135, Under Odds: +105)
Bruins vs. Maple Leafs Injuries
- Bruins: Justin Brazeau: Upper Body (Out), Milan Lucic: Personal (Out), Matthew Poitras: Shoulder (Out)
- Maple Leafs: Matt Murray: Hip (Out), John Klingberg: Hip (Out For Season), Jake Muzzin: Back (Out For Season), Bobby McMann: Lower Body (Questionable), William Nylander: Undisclosed (Questionable)
Bruins vs. Maple Leafs Prediction
- Puck Line Pick:
Maple Leafs (+1.5)
- Pick OU:
Over (5.5)
- Score Prediction:
Bruins 4 – Maple Leafs 2
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