Pittsburgh Penguins vs Toronto Maple Leafs Matchup

Read our Maple Leafs vs Penguins pick and preview for this NHL regular season game in Pittsburgh. Check out who we like to win and cover the puck line in this NHL matchup.

  • The Maple Leafs have a 16-8-2 so far this season.
  • Toronto are currently 21st in assists this season..
  • Toronto will look to get back on track after an overtime loss to the Wild.
  • The Penguins face Toronto with a record of 11-13-4.
  • In terms of giveaways, the Penguins are currently 17th in the league.
  • The Penguins are coming off a 3-1 win vs. the Canadiens.

Maple Leafs vs Penguins Preview

The Maple Leafs and Penguins are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Penguins will host the game at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. The Maple Leafs come into this Eastern conference matchup as the -1.5 goal favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 6.5 goals.

Maple Leafs vs. Penguins Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Toronto Maple Leafs at Pittsburgh Penguins
  • Where: Pittsburgh at PPG Paints Arena
  • Date: Saturday, December 7th
  • Betting Odds TOR -1.5, TOR -154 | PIT +130 O/U 6.5

Maple Leafs Preview: Are the Maple Leafs Ready for a Win at Pittsburgh?

Toronto’s latest game ended with a 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild, bringing their record to 16-8-2. The Maple Leafs were underdogs on the puck line and the total was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for just 3.

After the Wild scored first, William Nylander tied it up at 19:08 in the first period with a power-play goal. Neither team scored again until Minnesota found the net 2:14 into overtime.

William Nylander netted his 9th goal of the season on a power play, as the Maple Leafs took 28 shots on goal but managed to score just once in their 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild. Nylander’s goal came at 19:08 in the first period, with Auston Matthews picking up his 6th assist and Mitchell Marner his 12th.

Toronto struggled with giveaways, tallying 10 in the game. After Nylander’s goal, the Leafs were held scoreless for the remainder of the game, including the second, third, and overtime periods.

Toronto's defense gave up the first goal at 10:19 into the 1st period and the game-winner at 2:14 into overtime. Anthony Stolarz made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage. The Leafs' defense also recorded 2 takeaways and 30 hits.

Penguins Preview: Does Pittsburgh Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?

The Penguins improved to 11-13-4 with a 3-1 win over the Canadiens. Pittsburgh, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 4 fell short of that mark.

Sidney Crosby scored twice for the Penguins, with their third goal coming from Blake Lizotte. Pittsburgh kept Montreal scoreless until the third period, when the Canadiens scored at 14:28.

Sidney Crosby led the way for the Penguins with two goals, including his fifth of the season on a power play. Blake Lizotte added an empty-netter for his second goal of the year. Pittsburgh took 24 shots on goal and scored in the first, second, and third periods.

The Penguins had 14 giveaways and scored their first goal at 4:03 into the first period. Crosby’s second goal came at 1:20 in the second period. Lars Eller picked up his third assist on Lizotte’s empty-net goal.

Defensively, the Penguins will look to build on their previous performance, where they allowed just one goal to the Canadiens. Alex Nedeljkovic recorded 25 saves with a 96.2% save percentage. Pittsburgh's defense also contributed 5 takeaways and 19 hits.

Maple Leafs vs Penguins Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last five road games, Toronto has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. The team's record in this stretch was 2-3 while going 3-2.
  • Across their last three home contests, Pittsburgh has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 3-0. Their overall mark in these games was 3-0, while averaging 5 goals per game.
  • In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Penguins have a strong straight up record of 3-2. In addition, their puck line record was 3-2 in these scenarios.
  • As the betting favorite, the Maple Leafs have an puck line mark of just 6-4 in their last ten games. Toronto posted a straight up mark of 8-2 in these matchups.

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