Bruins vs. Maple Leafs NHL Playoffs First Round Game 6: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

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The Boston Bruins visit the Toronto Maple Leafs Thursday at Scotiabank Arena for Game 6 of the NHL Playoffs First Round, starting at 8:00 PM ET on TBS, NESN, SportsNet, and Max. The Bruins have a 3-2 advantage in the series. The Maple Leafs are underdogs (+110) against the Bruins (-130).

Bruins vs. Maple Leafs Game Info & Odds

  • When: Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: TBS, NESN, SportsNet, and Max
  • Where: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario
  • TV Channel: TBS, NESN, SportsNet, and Max
  • Favorite: Bruins (-130)
  • Underdog: Maple Leafs (+110)
  • Over/under: 5.5

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Bruins and Maple Leafs Betting Trends

  • Boston’s 86 matches this season have finished above this game’s total of 5.5 goals 40 times.
  • Toronto has played 55 games this season that ended with over 5.5 goals.
  • These two teams score 6.8 goals per game combined, 1.3 more than this game’s over/under.
  • Opponents of these teams average 5.9 goals per game combined, 0.4 more than this game’scontest’s total.
  • The Bruins have been favored on the moneyline 70 times this season, and have finished 39-31 in those games.
  • The Maple Leafs have been made an underdog 19 times this season, and won eight, or 42.1%, of those games.

Bruins Stats & Insights

  • The Bruins’ 3.2 average goals per game add up to 263 total, which makes them the 13th-ranked scoring team in the league.
  • On defense, the Bruins are one of the best squads in NHL play, conceding 221 goals to rank fifth.
  • The team has the league’s 10th-best goal differential at +42 this season.
  • The Bruins shoot 11% as a team, ranked eighth-best in the league.
  • The Bruins have shut out opponents five times. As a team, they are averaging 27.5 hits and 15.8 blocked shots per game this season.
  • In the past 10 contests, the Bruins have secured 70.0% of the possible points with a 5-4-1 record.
  • They are scoring at a 2.6 goals-per-game average (26 total) during that span.
  • On the defensive side, the Bruins have allowed 2.2 goals per game (22 total) in those 10 matchups.

Maple Leafs Stats & Insights

  • The Maple Leafs’ 298 total goals (3.6 per game) are the second-most in the league.
  • The Maple Leafs’ 261 total goals allowed (3.2 per game) rank 21st in the NHL.
  • Their 11th-ranked goal differential is +37.
  • 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. As a team, they are averaging 27.8 hits and 16.5 blocked shots per game.
  • In their past 10 games, the Maple Leafs are 3-6-1 to earn 60.0% of the possible points.
  • They have averaged 2.9 goals per game (29 total) during that time.
  • Defensively, the Maple Leafs have allowed 36 goals (3.6 per game) in those 10 outings.

Bruins Key Players to Watch

  • David Pastrnak is one of Boston’s leading contributors with 110 points. He has 47 goals and 63 assists this season.
  • Through 82 games, Brad Marchand has 29 goals and 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 1179 saves.

Bruins Player Props

  • David Pastrnak Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +180, Under Odds: -238)
  • David Pastrnak Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +100, Under Odds: -130)
  • Brad Marchand Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -190, Under Odds: +145)
  • Brad Marchand Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +105, Under Odds: -135)
  • Charlie Coyle Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +100, Under Odds: -130)
  • Charlie Coyle Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +170, Under Odds: -220)

Maple Leafs Key Players to Watch

  • Auston Matthews’ 69 goals and 38 assists in 81 games give him 107 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
  • William Nylander is crucial for Toronto’s offense with 98 total points (1.2 per game), including 40 goals and 58 assists through 82 games.
  • Ilya Samsonov has a 23-7-8 record this season, with an .890 save percentage (56th in the league). In 40 games, he has 967 saves, and has conceded 120 goals (3.1 goals against average).

Maple Leafs Player Props

  • William Nylander Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +185, Under Odds: -245)
  • William Nylander Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -110, Under Odds: -120)
  • Mitchell Marner Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +154, Under Odds: -200)
  • Mitchell Marner Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -140, Under Odds: +110)

Bruins vs. Maple Leafs Injuries

  • Bruins: Milan Lucic: Personal (Out), Matthew Poitras: Shoulder (Out), Andrew Peeke: Finger (Out), Danton Heinen: Undisclosed (Questionable)
  • Maple Leafs: Matt Murray: Hip (Out), Jake Muzzin: Back (Out For Season), Bobby McMann: Lower Body (Out), Auston Matthews: Illness (Questionable), John Klingberg: Hip (Out For Season)

Bruins vs. Maple Leafs Prediction

  • Puck Line Pick:

    Maple Leafs (+1.5)

  • Pick OU:

    Over (5.5)

  • Score Prediction:
    Maple Leafs 4 – Bruins 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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