New York Rangers vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Pick & Prediction 12/19/23
Betting on today’s Rangers 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 MSG. This Eastern conference matchup has an over/under of 6.5 goals, and the Maple Leafs are favored to win at home vs. the Rangers.
NEW YORK RANGERS 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, December 19th.
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 Rangers (+1.5)
Will New York Be The Talk of Scotiabank Arena?
In their 29 games, the Rangers have a 21-7-1 record this season. While playing at their home arena, they have a 10-3-0 record, and their record on the road is 11-4-1. They are currently positioned 1st in the Eastern Metropolitan division and 1st in the Eastern conference.
When it came to the puck line, New York have posted a 14-15 record. Their road performance against the puck line stands at 9-7, while they are 5-8 at home. On average, New York’s games have finished with 6.1 goals per game. The season’s average over/under line stands at 6.1. In total, the Rangers come in with an over/under record of 12-15-2.
Across the Rangers last three road games, the team averaged 1 goals per game while allowing 3. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 1-2, while going 1-2 straight-up.
When looking at their offense, the Rangers have an average of 3.3 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 16th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 25th in the league. Coming into the game, the Rangers have 15-3 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 6-3.
New York’s leading scorer is Chris Kreider. So far, he has 16 goals which is 9th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Kreider has 8 assists this season.
Toronto defense takes on the Rangers ranked 20th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 32.4 shots per game against Toronto. They alsso are 10th in shutouts, with 2 shutouts.
Entering the game, goalie Igor Shesterkin has started 18 games this season. His current record stands at 11-7, and his save percentage is 0.8125%.
Does Toronto Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?
As they head into their game vs. the Rangers, the Maple Leafs have a 16-6-6 record thus far. While playing at home, their record stands at 9-4-2, and they have 7-2-4 mark on the road. Their current record places them 2nd in the Eastern Atlantic division and 3rd in the Eastern conference.
Regarding the puck line, Toronto comes in with a 8-20 record. On the road against the puck line, they are 3-10, while their home record is 5-10. For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Toronto is 7. The season’s average over/under line is currently at 6.5. The Maple Leafs come in with an over/under record of 16-11-1.
Although Toronto has a straight up record of 2-1 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs. the puck line going 1-2. The team averaged 4 goals per game in these games.
In terms of their offensive performance, the Maple Leafs are averaging 3.6 goals per game this season, putting them in the 7th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 16th in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Maple Leafs offense is 13th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 19th in the NHL.
Toronto’s current leading scorer is Auston Matthews. This season, he has 23 goals, which puts him 1st in the NHL. Matthews also comes into the game with 12 assists.
In terms of defense, the Maple Leafs head into the game ranked 20th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 32.4 shots per game against Toronto. So far, they are 10th in shutouts, achieving 2 shutouts.
Entering the game, goalie Martin Jones has started two games this season. His current record stands at 3-0, and his save percentage is 0.2604166666666667%.