Game 7 of the NHL Playoffs First Round on Saturday will see the Boston Bruins host the Toronto Maple Leafs, beginning at 8:00 PM ET on ABC and ESPN+. The series is knotted up 3-3. The Bruins are favored (-130) to secure this game and series against the Maple Leafs (+110).
Bruins vs. Maple Leafs Game Info & Odds
- When: Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ABC and ESPN+
- Where: TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts
- TV Channel: ABC and ESPN+
- Favorite: Bruins (-130)
- Underdog: Maple Leafs (+110)
- Over/under: 5
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Bruins and Maple Leafs Betting Trends
- Boston’s 87 matches this season have finished above this game’s total of 5 goals 65 times.
- Toronto has combined with its opponent to score more than 5 goals in 74 of 87 games this season.
- The teams combine to score 6.8 goals per game, 1.8 more than this game’s total.
- Combined, these teams concede 5.9 goals per game, 0.9 more than this game’s over/under.
- The Bruins have won 39 of their 71 games when listed as a moneyline favorite this season (54.9%).
- This season the Maple Leafs have won nine of the 20 games, or 45.0%, in which they’ve been an underdog.
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 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 league.
- 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 earned 65.0% of the possible points with a 4-5-1 record.
- They have averaged 2.4 goals per game (24 total) over that time.
- On the defensive end, the Bruins have allowed 22 goals (2.2 per game) over those 10 outings.
Maple Leafs Stats & Insights
- The Maple Leafs’ 298 total goals (3.6 per game) are the second-most in the league.
- The Maple Leafs have allowed 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 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 27.8 hits and 16.5 blocked shots per game.
- In the last 10 contests, the Maple Leafs have secured 60.0% of the possible points with a 3-6-1 record.
- They have put up 26 goals during that stretch.
- On the defensive end, the Maple Leafs have allowed 35 goals (3.5 per game) over those 10 outings.
Bruins Key Players to Watch
- David Pastrnak is currently one of Boston’s leading contributors (110 total points), having put up 47 goals and 63 assists.
- 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 1179 saves. His .916 save percentage is ninth-best in the league.
Bruins Player Props
- David Pastrnak Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +160, Under Odds: -210)
- Brad Marchand Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -195, Under Odds: +150)
- Brad Marchand Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +100, Under Odds: -130)
Maple Leafs Key Players to Watch
- Auston Matthews’ 69 goals and 38 assists in 81 contests give him 107 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
- Toronto’s William Nylander has racked up 98 total points (1.2 per game), with 40 goals and 58 assists.
- Toronto’s Ilya Samsonov is 23-7-8 this season, compiling 967 saves and giving up 120 goals (3.1 goals against average) with an .890 save percentage (56th in the league).
Maple Leafs Player Props
- Mitchell Marner Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -220)
- Mitchell Marner Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -125)
- William Nylander Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -230)
- William Nylander Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +105)
Bruins vs. Maple Leafs Injuries
- Bruins: Andrew Peeke: Finger (Out), Danton Heinen: Undisclosed (Questionable), 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), Bobby McMann: Lower Body (Out), Auston Matthews: Illness (Questionable)
Bruins vs. Maple Leafs Prediction
- Puck Line Pick:
Maple Leafs (+1.5)
- Pick OU:
Over (5)
- Score Prediction:
Bruins 4 – Maple Leafs 2
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