The Toronto Maple Leafs ready for Game 3 of the NHL Playoffs First Round Wednesday against the Boston Bruins, starting at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN, SportsNet, TVAS, CBC, and NESN. The teams are tied 1-1 in the series. The Bruins are underdogs (-108) against the Maple Leafs (-112).
Maple Leafs vs. Bruins Game Info & Odds
- When: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN, SportsNet, TVAS, CBC, and NESN
- Where: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario
- TV Channel: ESPN, SportsNet, TVAS, CBC, and NESN
- Favorite: Maple Leafs (-112)
- Underdog: Bruins (-108)
- Over/under: 6
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Maple Leafs and Bruins Betting Trends
- Toronto and its opponent have combined to score more than 6 goals in 54 of 83 games this season.
- Boston has played 39 games this season with more than 6 goals.
- These teams average 6.8 goals per match between them, 0.8 more than this game’s total.
- Opponents of these two teams combine to average 5.9 goals per game, 0.1 fewer than this game’souting’s over/under.
- The Maple Leafs have won 60.3% of their games this season when favored on the moneyline (38-25).
- This season the Bruins have won six of the 12 games, or 50.0%, in which they’ve been an underdog.
Maple Leafs Stats & Insights
- The Maple Leafs’ 298 goals this season make them the second-best scoring team in the NHL.
- On defense, the Maple Leafs have conceded 261 goals (3.2 per game) to rank 21st in league action.
- They’re ranked 11th in the league with a +37 goal differential .
- The Maple Leafs shoot 11.2% as a team, ranked fifth-best in the league.
- The Maple Leafs have shut out opponents five times. As a team, they are averaging 27.8 hits and 16.5 blocked shots per game this season.
- In the past 10 games, the Maple Leafs have claimed 65.0% of the possible points with a 4-5-1 record.
- They have averaged 3.2 goals per game (32 total) during that time.
- Over on the defensive side, the Maple Leafs have given up 37 goals (3.7 per game) over those 10 outings.
Bruins Stats & Insights
- The Bruins have the league’s 13th-ranked scoring offense (263 total goals, 3.2 per game).
- The Bruins’ 221 total goals given up (2.7 per game) are the fifth-fewest in the league.
- Their +42 goal differential is 10th-best in the league.
- The 11% shooting percentage the Bruins have compiled ranks eighth in the league.
- The Bruins have shut out their opponent five times this season. As a team, they are averaging 27.5 hits and 15.8 blocked shots per game.
- In their past 10 games, the Bruins are 6-4-0 to earn 80.0% of the possible points.
- They are scoring at a 2.7 goals-per-game average (27 total) over that span.
- Defensively, the Bruins have allowed 20 goals (2.0 per game) in those 10 matchups.
Maple Leafs Key Players to Watch
- Auston Matthews has been vital to Toronto this season, with 107 points in 81 games.
- William Nylander is another top contributor for Toronto with 98 points (1.2 per game), scoring 40 goals and adding 58 assists.
- Ilya Samsonov (23-7-8) has a 3.1 goals against average and an .890 save percentage (57th in the league).
Maple Leafs Player Props
- Auston Matthews Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +124, Under Odds: -160)
- Auston Matthews Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +100, Under Odds: -130)
- Mitchell Marner Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +170, Under Odds: -220)
- Mitchell Marner Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -145, Under Odds: +114)
Bruins Key Players to Watch
- David Pastrnak’s 47 goals and 63 assists in 82 matchups give him 110 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
- Brad Marchand is crucial for Boston’s offense with 67 total points (0.8 per game), including 29 goals and 38 assists through 82 games.
- Jeremy Swayman has a record of 25-10-8 in 44 games this season, conceding 108 goals (2.5 goals against average) with 1179 saves and a .916 save percentage, ninth-best in the league.
Bruins Player Props
- David Pastrnak Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +180)
- David Pastrnak Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +105)
- Brad Marchand Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -145)
- Brad Marchand Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +130)
- Pavel Zacha Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -125)
- Pavel Zacha Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +150)
Maple Leafs vs. Bruins Injuries
- Maple Leafs: Matt Murray: Hip (Out), Bobby McMann: Lower Body (Questionable), John Klingberg: Hip (Out For Season), Jake Muzzin: Back (Out For Season), William Nylander: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Bruins: Justin Brazeau: Upper Body (Out), Milan Lucic: Personal (Out), Matthew Poitras: Shoulder (Out)
Maple Leafs vs. Bruins Prediction
- Puck Line Pick:
Bruins (+1.5)
- Pick OU:
Over (6)
- Score Prediction:
Maple Leafs 4 – Bruins 3
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