Boston Bruins vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Pick & Prediction 11/5/24
Betting on today’s Bruins and Maple Leafs game? Catch the action at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON, as the Maple Leafs hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Maple Leafs are favored by -1.5 vs. the Bruins.
BOSTON BRUINS 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, November 5th.
WHY BET THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS:
- The Maple Leafs enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.
- Take the Maple Leafs on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Bruins (+1.5)
Is a Road Win Possible for the Bruins?
With a 2-0 win over the Kraken, the Bruins moved to 6-6-1 on the season. Boston covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals was never in jeopardy, as the game’s combined score reached just 2 goals.
Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with Justin Brazeau opening the scoring at 16:37. Charlie Coyle added another at 10:03, giving the Bruins all the offense they needed in this one.
Boston fired 33 shots on goal and scored twice in their 2-0 win over Seattle. Justin Brazeau netted his 5th goal of the season, while Charlie Coyle added his 2nd, coming on a power play.
Both goals came in the first period, with Brazeau scoring 3:23 into the game. The Bruins recorded 16 giveaways in the contest.
Boston’s defense was rock solid in their last game, shutting out the Kraken 2-0. Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves, finishing with a 100% save percentage. The Bruins’ defense also contributed 5 takeaways and 15 hits.
Can the Maple Leafs Secure a Win at Home?
Following a 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild, the Maple Leafs are now 6-6-2 this season. Toronto’s defense allowed the first goal at 9:41 in the first period, but William Nylander tied it up with just 52 seconds left in the period. The Wild scored the game-winner at 2:14 in overtime.
The total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for just 3. Toronto, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. The Maple Leafs’ only goal came on a power play, with assists from Auston Matthews and Mitchell Marner.
William Nylander netted his 9th goal of the season, scoring on a power play at 19:08 in the first period. Auston Matthews picked up his 6th assist, while Mitchell Marner added his 12th.
Toronto fired 28 shots on goal but struggled with 10 giveaways.
Toronto’s defense gave up the first goal at 9:41 in the first period and the game-winner at 2:14 into overtime. Goalie Anthony Stolarz made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, and the defense added 2 takeaways and 30 hits.