New York Islanders vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/17

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The New York Islanders will travel to face the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. This NHL regular season game is set for Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

The Islanders have a record of 38-24-5 and are led by head coach Patrick Roy. They rank third in the Eastern Metropolitan Division. The Maple Leafs, with head coach Craig Berube, hold a 29-28-12 record and are seventh in the Eastern Atlantic Division.

Islanders vs Maple Leafs Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: New York Islanders vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
  • Venue: Scotiabank Arena
  • Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
  • New York Islanders Puck Line: -1.5 (+180)
  • Toronto Maple Leafs Puck Line: +1.5 (-223)
  • New York Islanders MoneyLine: -135
  • Toronto Maple Leafs MoneyLine: +115
  • Over: 6.0 (-112)
  • Under: 6.0 (-111)

New York Islanders Team Preview

The New York Islanders have shown strong performances in recent games. They secured a win against the Calgary Flames with a 3-2 score. Simon Holmstrom was a standout, scoring two goals in that game.

In the game against the Los Angeles Kings, the Islanders lost by a narrow 3-2 score. Emil Heineman was impressive with two goals. Ilya Sorokin, the goalie, made 24 saves on 27 shots.

In the matchup with the St. Louis Blues, the Islanders emerged with a 4-3 victory. Mathew Barzal contributed with one goal and two assists. The Islanders also had an impressive 49 shots on goal in that game.

Toronto Maple Leafs Team Preview

The Toronto Maple Leafs have shown a mixed bag of results in their recent games. They secured a win against the Minnesota Wild with a score of 4-2. In that game, Bo Groulx shone with 2 goals, and Anthony Stolarz made 36 saves.

In a tough game against the Buffalo Sabres, the Maple Leafs lost 2-3. Max Domi and Dakota Joshua each scored a goal. Despite the loss, the Leafs displayed physical play with 35 hits.

Against the Anaheim Ducks, Toronto emerged with a 6-4 win. The team scored three power play goals, with Matthew Knies contributing significantly with a goal and three assists. The Leafs’ defense had 13 blocks in that game, showing their strength in protecting their zone.

BTB Betting Pick

The New York Islanders are favored with a moneyline of -135 against the Toronto Maple Leafs, who have a moneyline of +115. With the Islanders’ strong defensive ranking, allowing only 174 goals (4th), they are in a good position to win. The projected score favors the Islanders 4-2, making them the recommended pick to win the game.

The total for this game is set at 6.0 with odds of -112 for the over and -111 for the under. Considering the Islanders’ solid defense and the Leafs allowing 216 goals (20th), the projected total score of 6 aligns with the line. However, with both teams’ scoring capabilities, the over is a reasonable choice for this matchup.