The Toronto Maple Leafs (31-16-8) travel to face off against the Vegas Golden Knights (32-18-6) on Thursday, February 22nd. This game will be played at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and televised on ESPN+. The Maple Leafs are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Golden Knights are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Predators. Puck drop is set for 10:00 ET.

Maple Leafs vs Golden Knights

The Toronto Maple Leafs Are Coming Off A Win

As the fifth-place team in the Eastern Conference, the Maple Leafs have a record of 31-16-8. On the road, they are 16-6-6, and they have won their last two road games. Over their last ten games, Toronto has gone 8-2, and they have won five straight games overall. In games where they have been the underdog, the Maple Leafs have gone 4-4-1.

So far this season, Toronto has been favored in 46 of their 55 games, going 27-12-7 in those matchups. Against teams from the Western Conference, the Maple Leafs have gone 11-17.

On the road, Toronto has a puck line record of 10-18 this season and an average scoring margin of +.5 goals per game. So far, the Maple Leafs have been the underdog in nine games this season and have a puck line record of 6-3 as the underdog.

Overall, the Maple Leafs have a puck line record of 19-36, and their puck line win streak is currently at three games. When favored, Toronto’s puck line record is 13-33, and they have 17 wins by multiple goals compared to 14 wins by just one goal.

In their last game, the Maple Leafs went up against the Coyotes and emerged as winners with a score of 6-3. Facing off against the Coyotes’ defense, the Maple Leafs offense scored in all three periods. Out of Toronto’s six goals, two were scored during power plays. They concluded the game with 36 shots on goal and had two giveaways.

Toronto also picked up a win against the puck line, coming into the game favored by -1.5. The teams surpassed the over/under line, which was set at 6.5 goals, with a combined total of 9 goals.

The Vegas Golden Knights Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

At home this season, the Golden Knights have gone 19-8-2, and they are currently on a three-game losing streak at home. In the Pacific Division, Vegas is in second place with an 11-7 record, and they have 70 points for the season.

Over their last ten games, the Golden Knights are 5-5, and they have gone 32-18-6 overall this year. Against Western Conference opponents, Vegas has a record of 21-13, and they are in 5th place in the conference.

At home, the Golden Knights have gone just 2-3 against the puck line in their last five games and 6-4 in their last ten. So far this year, Vegas has been favored in 36 games and has gone 13-23 against the puck line in those games. Overall, the team’s puck line record is at 28-28.

So far, the Golden Knights have 19 wins by multiple goals and come into the game with an average scoring margin of +.5 goals per game. In their last ten games at home, Vegas has gone 5-5 against the puck line and 15-14 at home for the season.

Following a 5-3 loss at home to the Predators, the Golden Knights are eager to bounce back. In the 3rd period, the Golden Knights found the net two times against the Predators after their one goal in the first period. Vegas’ one power-play goals contributed to their total of 3 goals. Their offensive performance came with 26 shots on goal and six giveaways.

Vegas went into the game favored by -1.5, giving them a loss vs. the puck line. With a combined total of 8 goals, the teams exceeded the over/under line of 6 goals set for the game.

Toronto Offense Breakdown

When looking at their offense, the Maple Leafs have an average of 3.6 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 4th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 4th in the league. The Maple Leafs went 17-8 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 12-7.

So far, the Maple Leafs have an over/under record of 29-24-2. Coming into the game, they have played 30 games that went beyond the 6 over/under line. Their games, on average, had 6.8 goals per game.

Golden Knights Offense Breakdown

In terms of their offensive performance, the Golden Knights are averaging 3.1 goals per game this season, putting them in the 14th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 15th in the league. Looking at how the Golden Knights’ offense is performing during power plays, they are 17th in power play goals and 10th in shorthanded goals.

This season, the Golden Knights’ have an over/under record of 25-31-0. Throughout the season, they have played 29 games that did not exceed the 6 over/under line. On average, their games are averaging 6 goals per game.

Toronto Team Defense

In terms of defense, the Maple Leafs head into the game ranked 22nd in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 29.6 shots per game against Toronto. So far, they are 5th in shutouts, achieving 4 shutouts.

Vegas Team Defense

Vegas defense takes on the Maple Leafs ranked 12th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 30.5 shots per game against Vegas. They also are 14th in shutouts, with 3 shutouts.

Maple Leafs vs Golden Knights Trends

• In their last five road games, Toronto has averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 2 . The team’s record in this stretch was 4-1 while going 4-1 vs. the spread.
• In their last five games at home, the Golden Knights have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 2 goals per game in these contests.
• The Golden Knights have played well in their last three games as the betting underdog, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
• Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Toronto has an puck line mark of 5-5 while going 8-2 straight up.

Maple Leafs vs Golden Knights Prediction

For a moneyline pick, I’m taking the Maple Leafs to pick up on a win over the Golden Knights and the road. With the moneyline sitting at +101, I’ll be locking in a bet on the Maple Leafs straight-up.

If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Maple Leafs winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Maple Leafs straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet on them to cover the puck line.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.

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