Ottawa Senators vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Pick & Prediction 4/29/25

Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Senators and Maple Leafs. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN, and it’s hosted by the Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. Get ready to place your bets! This Atlantic division matchup has an over/under of 5.5 goals, and the Maple Leafs are favored by -1.5 at home vs. the Senators.

OTTAWA SENATORS VS TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Toronto Maple Leafs -1.5

This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, April 29th.

WHY BET THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS:

• In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Senators winning this one 4-3.
• We like the Senators on the moneyline (+150)
• The Senators are also our pick on the spread at +1.5

Can Ottawa Pull Off a Road Win?

With a 3-0 win over the Kraken, the Senators improved to 45-30-7. Ottawa covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score reached only 3.

All three of Ottawa’s goals came from different players. Adam Gaudette opened the scoring in the first period at 14:32. Brady Tkachuk added another in the second period, and Tim Stützle sealed the win with an empty-net goal in the third.

Ottawa’s offense came away with three goals in their 3-0 win over Seattle. Adam Gaudette opened the scoring in the first period, netting his 7th goal of the season. Brady Tkachuk followed with his 7th goal as well, adding to the Senators’ lead in the second period.

Tim Stützle capped off the scoring with an empty-netter, his 6th goal of the year. Stützle also picked up his 10th assist on Tkachuk’s goal. The Senators recorded 23 shots on goal and had 11 giveaways.

Ottawa’s defense was solid against Seattle, allowing 22 shots on goal, all of which were saved by Anton Forsberg, who posted a 100% save percentage. The Senators’ defense also contributed 2 takeaways, 25 hits, and 14 blocks.

Can Toronto Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?

Toronto dropped to 52-26-4 after a 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild. The Maple Leafs were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for just 3.

After falling behind early, William Nylander tied the game with a goal at 19:08 in the first period. The score remained 1-1 until Minnesota’s Matt Boldy netted the winner 2:14 into overtime.

Toronto’s offense struggled in their latest game, managing just one goal in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild. William Nylander netted his 9th goal of the season on a power play, with Auston Matthews picking up his 6th assist and Mitchell Marner his 12th.

The Maple Leafs fired 28 shots on goal but were hampered by 10 giveaways. After Nylander’s goal at 19:08 in the first period, Toronto was held scoreless for the remainder of the game.

Defensively, the Maple Leafs gave up the first goal at 9:41 in the first period and the game-winner at 2:14 in overtime. Anthony Stolarz made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage. Toronto’s defense also recorded 2 takeaways and 30 hits.