Check out our Bruins vs. Maple Leafs pick and preview to get our insight on to who will win and cover the puck line in Toronto.
- The Bruins come in at 6-6-1.
- Boston are currently 23rd in assists this season..
- The Bruins are coming off a 2-0 win vs. the Kraken.
- The Maple Leafs come in at 6-6-2.
- The Maple Leafs come into the game ranked 6th in shots on goal.
- Toronto will look to get back on track after an overtime loss to the Wild.
Bruins vs Maple Leafs Preview
The Bruins and Maple Leafs are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Maple Leafs will host the game at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. The over/under for this Atlantic division contest is set at 6 goals, with the Maple Leafs being favored by -1.5 at home against the Bruins.
Bruins vs. Maple Leafs Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Boston Bruins at Toronto Maple Leafs
- Where: Toronto at Scotiabank Arena
- Date: Tuesday, November 5th
- Betting Odds TOR -1.5, BOS +130 | TOR -154 O/U 6
Bruins Preview: Can the Bruins Offense Score Enough on the Road?
With a 2-0 win over the Kraken, the Bruins moved to 6-6-1 on the season. Boston covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 2 goals fell well short of the pre-game line of 6.
Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period. Justin Brazeau opened the scoring at 3:23, and Charlie Coyle added another at 9:57. The Bruins’ defense held strong, limiting Seattle to 23 shots on goal.
Boston's offense struck early in their 2-0 win over Seattle, with Justin Brazeau netting his 5th goal just 3:23 into the game. Charlie Coyle followed with his 2nd goal of the season on a power play at 10:03 in the first period.
The Bruins fired 33 shots on goal but were held scoreless after the first period. They recorded 16 giveaways and finished with 4 assists in the game.
Boston's defense was rock solid in their last game, allowing 0 goals on 23 shots from the Kraken. Jeremy Swayman recorded 23 saves with a 100% save percentage. The Bruins' defense also contributed 5 takeaways, 15 hits, and 27 blocks.
Maple Leafs Preview: Can the Maple Leafs Hold Strong at Home?
After a 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild, the Maple Leafs are now 6-6-2 this season. Toronto's defense struggled early, giving up a goal at 9:41 in the first period, but William Nylander tied it up with a goal at 19:08 in the first. The game remained scoreless until the Wild netted the winner at 2:14 in overtime.
Toronto was the underdog on the puck line, and the total was set at 6 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell short of that. The Maple Leafs’ only goal came on a power play, with Nylander finding the net.
Toronto fired 28 shots on goal but managed just one in their 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild. William Nylander netted his 9th of the season on a power play, with Auston Matthews picking up his 6th assist and Mitchell Marner adding his 12th.
The Leafs had 10 giveaways and were held scoreless after Nylander's goal at 19:08 in the first period.
Defensively, the Maple Leafs will look to bounce back after giving up the game-winning goal to Minnesota just 2:14 into overtime. They also allowed the first goal of the game at 9:41 in the first period. Anthony Stolarz made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, while the defense recorded 24 blocks, 30 hits, and 2 takeaways.
Bruins vs Maple Leafs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Through their last five road games, Boston has an puck line record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 2-3 while averaging 2 goals per game.
- Across their last three home contests, Toronto has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 3 goals per game.
- Toronto has done well both straight up and vs the puck line when favored to win the game, going 3-2 SU and 3-2 puck line in their last five games.
- As the betting favorite, the Bruins have an puck line record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 2-1.
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