Keep reading to see our Golden Knights vs Maple Leafs NHL pick and preview. In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the puck line.
- The Golden Knights head to Toronto for a matchup with the Maple Leafs.
- Vegas is 5th in power play goals this season.
- The Golden Knights are coming off a 4-3 win vs. the Hockey Club.
- The Maple Leafs are at 11-6-2.
- Toronto is 9th in power play goals this season.
- Toronto will look to get back on track after an overtime loss to the Wild.
Golden Knights vs Maple Leafs Preview
Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Golden Knights and Maple Leafs. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Maple Leafs are favored by -1.5 vs. the Golden Knights in a non-conference matchup.
Golden Knights vs. Maple Leafs Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Vegas Golden Knights at Toronto Maple Leafs
- Where: Toronto at Scotiabank Arena
- Date: Wednesday, November 20th
- Betting Odds TOR -1.5, VEG +112 | TOR -133 O/U 6
Golden Knights Preview: Can the Golden Knights Lock in a Road Win?
With a 4-3 overtime win against the Utah Hockey Club, the Golden Knights moved to 11-5-2 this season. Vegas entered the game as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total was set at 6.5 goals. The combined 7 goals surpassed the total, but the Golden Knights didn’t cover the puck line.
Vegas trailed 2-0 before Pavel Dorofeyev scored at 15:06 in the second period. They tied it up with just 1 second left in the second, and Brett Howden’s goal at 2:15 in overtime secured the win. Four different players scored for the Golden Knights in the game.
Vegas fired 35 shots on goal in their 4-3 overtime win against Utah, with Brett Howden netting his 6th goal of the season at 2:15 in OT. William Karlsson added his 2nd goal of the year, while Pavel Dorofeyev scored his 7th, and Noah Hanifin found the net for the 2nd time this season.
Hanifin also contributed two assists, bringing his total to 5 for the year. The Golden Knights had 13 offensive giveaways and were held scoreless in the first period before Dorofeyev’s goal at 15:06 in the second period.
The Golden Knights’ defense struggled early, giving up the first two goals to Utah, but they tightened up late, allowing just one more at 13:10 in the 3rd period. Goalie Adin Hill finished with 16 saves and an 84.2% save percentage, while the defense added 10 takeaways and 22 hits.
Maple Leafs Preview: Can the Maple Leafs Lock in a Home Win?
Toronto fell to 11-6-2 after a 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild. The Maple Leafs trailed early, giving up a goal at 9:41 in the first period, but William Nylander evened the score with a power-play goal at 19:08 in the first. The Wild secured the win with a goal at 2:14 in overtime.
The total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for just 3. Toronto, the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. The Maple Leafs’ record now stands at 11-6-2.
Toronto's offense managed just one goal in their 2-1 overtime loss to Minnesota. William Nylander netted his 9th of the season on a power play, with Auston Matthews picking up his 6th assist and Mitchell Marner his 12th.
The Maple Leafs took 28 shots on goal but were held scoreless after Nylander's goal at 19:08 in the first period. Toronto had 10 giveaways in the game.
Toronto's defense gave up the first goal at 9:41 in the first period and the game-winner at 2:14 in overtime. Anthony Stolarz made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage. The Maple Leafs' defense also had 24 blocks, 30 hits, and 2 takeaways.
Golden Knights vs Maple Leafs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Across the Golden Knights last ten road games, the team averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 6-4, while going 3-7 straight-up.
- Toronto has played well in their previous three home games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 2. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.
- Toronto has done well both straight up and vs the puck line when favored to win the game, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 puck line in their last three games.
- Through their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Golden Knights have a good straight up record, but their puck line mark is just 1-2.
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