Washington Capitals vs Toronto Maple Leafs 1/29/23 – The Washington Capitals will travel to Toronto to take on the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. Washington’s record is 26-19-6. Toronto’s record is 30-12-8. These two teams met twice this season, with each winning one match. Stay updated in this battle at the best NHL betting sites.
Washington Capitals vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Date & Time: Sunday, January 29, 2023 at 5:00 PM ET
Location: Scotiabank Arena
Washington Capitals vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Odds
Capitals
Moneyline: +126
Puckline: +1.5 (-204)
Total: 8.5 over (+300)
Maple Leafs
Moneyline: -156
Puckline: -1.5 (+164)
Total: 8.5 under (-400)
Washington Capitals vs Toronto Maple Leafs Analysis
The Washington Capitals‘ offense has been struggling recently. In six of their last 10 games, they scored no more than two goals. Washington is 16th in goals per game and 15th for shots per match. Alex Ovechkin is the leader of the team with 54 points. He also leads the Caps’ with 32 goals. He is fifth in league goals. Evgeny Kuznetsov has 41 points, while Dylan Strome is fifth with 36. Both defense and goaltending have been excellent for the Caps. They are ranked 10th in goals against per match and 10th for shots against per match.
On offense, the Leafs are doing very well. Toronto has scored at least three goals in six of their last ten games. They are ranked 17th in shots per match and ninth in goals per game. With 58 points, William Nylander and Mitch Marner lead the team. Marner has scored one or more goals in eight of the 10 most recent games. Nylander is the leader of the team with 27 goals. Auston Matthews is the team’s leader with 53 points. In nine of his ten most recent games, he has scored one or more points. Matthews will be out for at least three weeks because of a sprained knee. John Tavares currently has 49 points. The Leafs have been very successful in defense and goaltending this season. They are ranked seventh in goals against per match and fifth in shots against.
Washington Capitals vs Toronto Maple Leafs Against the Spread
Washington are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games against Toronto Maple Leafs. Washington are 9-3 SU in their last 12 games on the road. The total has gone OVER in 10 of Washington’s last 14 games when playing on the road against Toronto. Washington are 10-4 SU in their last 14 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference. The total has gone OVER in 7 of Washington’s last 8 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Division division.
Toronto are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games. The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto’s last 7 games against Washington. Toronto are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games at home. The total has gone OVER in 10 of Toronto’s last 14 games when playing at home against Washington. The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto’s last 6 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference. Toronto are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Metropolitan Division division.
Washington Capitals vs Toronto Maple Leafs Free Pick
Recently, the Capitals have struggled on offense. In six of their last 10 games, they scored no more than two goals. The Caps will be unable to score against a Leafs team who has been very strong in defense and goaltending. The Maple Leafs are ranked seventh in goals against per match and fifth in shots against. Take Toronto here to win the game and cover the spread as per latest NHL trends.
Free Pick: Toronto Maple Leafs -1.5 (+164)
