Edmonton Oilers vs Toronto Maple Leafs 3/11/23 – The Edmonton Oilers will travel to Scotiabank Arena to take on the Toronto Maple Leafs. Edmonton boasts a record of 36-22-8 while Toronto stands at 39-17-8. These teams have already met once this season with Edmonton emerging victorious. However, the Toronto Maple Leafs are looking forward to building on their two-game winning streak according to the NHL betting forum.
Edmonton Oilers vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Date & Time: Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
Location: Scotiabank Arena
TV: NHL
Edmonton Oilers vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Odds
Oilers
Moneyline: +128
Puckline: +1.5 (-172)
Total: 6.5 over (-137)
Maple Leafs
Moneyline: -159
Puckline: -1.5 (+139)
Total: 6.5 under (+112)
Edmonton Oilers vs Toronto Maple Leafs Analysis
Edmonton Oilers was an underdog in their previous game against the Boston Bruins, yet they came from behind to defeat them 3-2. Down 2-0 after one period, Edmonton scored three unanswered goals to take command of the contest. Darnell Nurse, Evan Bouchard and Ryan McLeod each scored one goal while Stuart Skinner made 26 out of 28 saves on shots faced. Edmonton has been on fire this season, scoring four or more goals in seven of their last 10 games. They rank first for goals per game and sixth in shots per contest. Edmonton has struggled in defense and goaltending this season, ranking 21st in goals against per game and 21st in shots against per game. Stuart Skinner currently holds a record of 19-13-4 with an earned goal average of 2.83 and save percentage (SV%) of 0.913; Jack Campbell follows with a 17-9-4 record with 3.57 GAA and SV% of 0.882. Edmonton is currently fourth in the Pacific division, tied with third-placed Seattle Kraken.
Toronto Maple Leafs was an underdog in their last game, yet they came out on top 4-3 against the New Jersey Devils. Mitch Marner scored one goal and had an assist, while William Nylander contributed two assists. Calle Jarnkrok, Michael Bunting, and Auston Matthews each added a goal while Ilya Samsonov stopped 30 out of 33 shots faced for victory. Toronto has been on fire lately, scoring four or more goals in five of their last 10 games. They rank ninth in goals per game and 14th in shots per contest. Defense and goaltending have been strong points for the Leafs this season, ranking sixth in goals against per game and sixth in shots against per game. Ilya Samsonov leads all goalies with a record of 23-8-2, boasting an impressive 2.41 GAA and 0.915 SV%; he ranks seventh overall in GAA and tied for third in shutouts among all goalies in the league. Meanwhile, Matt Murray boasts an 11-6-2 record with a 2.80 GAA and 0.908 SV%. Toronto is currently in second place in the Atlantic Division, trailing Boston by four points. The Maple Leafs will not catch Boston and will likely finish either second or third overall in this division.
Edmonton Oilers vs Toronto Maple Leafs Against the Spread
Edmonton are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games. Edmonton are 5-15 SU in their last 20 games against Toronto. The total has gone OVER in 6 of Edmonton’s last 8 games on the road.
Edmonton are 3-10 SU in their last 13 games when playing on the road against Toronto.
Edmonton are 10-3 SU in their last 13 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Division division. The total has gone OVER in 10 of Edmonton’s last 14 games played in March.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto’s last 6 games. Toronto are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games. Toronto are 10-3 SU in their last 13 games at home. Toronto are 10-3 SU in their last 13 games when playing at home against Edmonton. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto’s last 5 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto’s last 5 games against an opponent in the Pacific Division division.
Edmonton Oilers vs Toronto Maple Leafs Free Pick
Toronto will have the edge in defense and goaltending this matchup, as both teams boast impressive offenses. But the Maple Leafs boast a significant edge both inside the net and on defense. With these advantages in place, Toronto is well-positioned to claim victory in this clash according to NHL betting sites.
Free Pick: Toronto Maple Leafs -1.5 (+139)
