Boston Bruins vs Toronto Maple Leaf 2/1/23 – The last night of the NHL All-Star break will see us host a thrilling Atlantic Division matchup between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Boston Bruins. These two teams split their first two games of the season, with each team winning by one goal. This matchup should be great. The Leafs won 2-1 at their home on November 5, while the Bruins won 4-3 at home on January 14. Toronto Maples Leafs are the best NHL bets today based on their betting odds.
Boston Bruins vs Toronto Maple Leaf
Date & Time: Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET
Location: Scotiabank Arena
Boston Bruins vs Toronto Maple Leaf Betting Odds
Bruins
Moneyline: +100
Puckline: +1.5 (-245)
Total: 5.5 over (-120)
Maple Leafs
Moneyline: -123
Puckline: -1.5 (+205)
Total: 5.5 under (+100)
Boston Bruins vs Toronto Maple Leaf Analysis
With a 38-7-5 record, the Boston Bruins are the NHL’s best team with an historic start to the year. They’re on track to break the league record for having the best regular season. After not losing more than two games this year, they are now on a three-game losing streak. They lost 4-1 to the Hurricanes on Sunday night. They were outshot 36-25, and lost 4-1 to the Hurricanes. The expected goal rate was 5.25-1.42. They are the NHL’s best defensive team, allowing just 2.12 goals per match on average and 29.2 shots per game. They have allowed the third-lowest expected goals per 60 minutes (2.82) as well as the seventh-lowest high-danger shots. Boston is the NHL’s best penalty killer, allowing penalties to be killed at an amazing 86.2% rate. Linus Ullmark is the NHL’s best goalie this season. He has a 25-4-1 record with a 1.9 GAA, an impressive 0.936 save percentage and two shutouts. Tonight, he’s expected to play in goal.
The Toronto Maple Leafs are having a great season. They came into tonight’s game sporting a 31-12-8 record and a home record of 20-4-4. They are currently in second place in the Atlantic with their first round matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning almost set. They defeated the Capitals 5-1 at home on Sunday to commemorate captain John Tavares’ 1000th game. They outshot Washington 27-24 and outplayed Washington with an expected goal rate 3.7-2.64. Toronto has been even more defensively strong, allowing an average of 2.63 goals per match, which is fifth in the NHL. They also allow an average 28.7 shots per game. They have given up the tenth most expected goals per 60 minutes (2.96) and the fifteenth-fewest high danger shots in the league. At a rate of 79.2%, the Leafs have eliminated penalties. Tonight, Toronto’s goaltender Ilya Samsonov has been confirmed. Since coming from Washington in the offseason, he’s had a stellar season with a record of 17-5-2, a 2.31 GAA and a 0.917 save rate. He also has two shutouts.
Boston Bruins vs Toronto Maple Leaf Against the Spread
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston’s last 7 games. Boston are 10-4 SU in their last 14 games. Boston are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games against Toronto. Boston are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games on the road. Boston are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston’s last 6 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference. The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston’s last 8 games played in February.
Toronto are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games. The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto’s last 5 games against Boston. Toronto are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games at home. Toronto are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Boston. The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto’s last 6 games played in February. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto’s last 5 games played on a Wednesday.
Boston Bruins vs Toronto Maple Leaf Free Pick
With two of the best defensive teams in the league facing each other, this game is perfect for an under. Both teams are trending under this season, with the under winning 26-21-3 in Bruins games and 6-2-2 in their previous ten games. The Leafs have it going 27-21-3. The Bruins have allowed the least number of goals in the NHL. They also have the third-fewest expected goal and seventh-fewest high danger shots. The Leafs have allowed only the fifth-fewest NHL goals. This matchup features Ullmark and Samsonov who have been among the best statistical goalies this season. They will battle it out defensively to win a low-scoring game. Take under as per NHL betting tips.
Free Pick: 5.5 under (+100)
