Toronto Maple Leafs vs Boston Bruins 4/6/23 – On Thursday night, the Toronto Maple Leafs travel to Boston in what could be an Eastern Conference playoff preview. As fourth-seeded in the Eastern Conference, they trail the 3rd-seeded Devils by four points with five games left. Meanwhile, Boston has already secured its NHL best record and #1 seed throughout the playoffs; now their only objective is to tie their all-time point and win total for a season.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Boston Bruins
Date & Time: Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
Location: TD Garden
TV: NESN
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Boston Bruins 4/6/23 Betting Odds
Maple Leafs
Moneyline: +131
Puckline: +1.5 (-197)
Total: 6 over (-105)
Bruins
Moneyline: -145
Puckline: -1.5 (+172)
Total: 6 under (-105)
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Boston Bruins Analysis
Toronto Maple Leafs came away feeling good about their performance after earning a 4-2 victory against the Blue Jackets in their last outing. Toronto had an impressive offensive display, scoring on 4 of 50 shots they put on net and having three extra men on ice but failing to convert any chances into goals. Furthermore, Toronto earned 4 penalty minutes for this game. Toronto Maple Leafs opponents have created 228 power play opportunities and scored 44 goals in those attempts. Toronto has had 2,248 shots taken against them and holds a save percentage of 0.906. On the other side, Toronto has taken 2,480 shots with an overall shooting percentage of 10.5%. Toronto Maple Leafs have surrendered 167 goals while scoring 203 for themselves this season, giving them an even strength record of 255.33%. On 229 power play opportunities, they added 58 goals with a percentage of 25.95%; for the current season they have 102 points with a points percentage of 0.662; in terms of scoring goals scored this campaign, Toronto has scored 261 while giving up just 211.
Last game, Boston Bruins faced off against the Blues in a matchup that ended 3-3. They had two power play opportunities in this one and converted one out of those chances. Out of 31 shots on goal they attempted, the Bruins scored three goals. Over the course of this season, the Boston Bruins have scored 282 goals and amassed 125 points with a points percentage of 0.812. They allowed 163 goals by scoring 128 at even strength and 35 when fewer men were on ice. Boston currently leads with 223 goals at even strength while scoring 59 on the power play with 265 opportunities recorded and boasting an effective rate of 22.26%. They put up 2,531 shots while holding their opponents to 2,287 attempts while recording a penalty kill percentage of 86.94% on 268 attempts made against them on power play attempts, and their save percentage stands at 92.9% for these same 268 attempts made against them this season
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Boston Bruins Against the Spread
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto’s last 5 games. Toronto are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games against Boston. The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto’s last 7 games on the road. Toronto are 4-10 SU in their last 14 games when playing on the road against Boston. The total has gone OVER in 8 of Toronto’s last 12 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference. Toronto are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games played in April.
Boston are 10-1 SU in their last 11 games. The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston’s last 6 games against Toronto. The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Boston’s last 7 games at home. Boston are 10-4 SU in their last 14 games when playing at home against Toronto. Boston are 7-0 SU in their last 7 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston’s last 6 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Division division.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Boston Bruins Free Pick
Boston has only lost four times this season and faces off against Toronto, who has struggled for consistency recently. Boston is on track for another NHL record for wins and points and won’t be stopped in this matchup. Take the Bruins on the moneyline as per NHL betting guide.
Free Pick: Boston Bruins -1.5 (+172)
