Ottawa Senators vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Pick & Prediction 4/22/25
Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Senators and Maple Leafs. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on ESPN2, and it’s hosted by the Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Maple Leafs are favored by -1.5 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 7:30 ET on Tuesday, April 22nd.
WHY BET THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS:
- Based on our analysis, we foresee the Maple Leafs winning the game with a predicted score of 4-2.
- Take the Maple Leafs on the moneyline
- The Maple Leafs should also cover at -1.5
Can the Senators Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?
With a 3-0 win over the Kraken, the Senators improved to 45-30-7. Ottawa, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark.
All three of Ottawa’s goals came from different players. Adam Gaudette opened the scoring at 14:32 in the first period. Brady Tkachuk added another in the second, and Tim Stützle sealed the win with an empty-netter in the third.
Ottawa’s offense managed 3 goals on 23 shots in their 3-0 win over Seattle. Tim Stützle netted his 6th goal of the season, adding an empty-netter at 2:14 in the 3rd period. Brady Tkachuk scored his 7th goal, while Adam Gaudette also found the net, his 7th of the year.
The Senators scored in each period, with Gaudette’s goal coming at 14:32 in the 1st. Tkachuk added another at 8:49 in the 2nd. Ottawa recorded 11 giveaways and picked up 5 assists on their three goals.
On defense, the Senators will look to carry over their performance from their last game, where they shut out the Kraken. Anton Forsberg made 22 saves, posting a 100% save percentage, while the defense added 2 takeaways, 25 hits, and 14 blocks.
Do the Maple Leafs Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?
Toronto dropped to 52-26-4 after a 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild. The Maple Leafs trailed 1-0 before William Nylander tied it up with a goal at 19:08 in the first period. The game stayed even until the Wild scored at 2:14 in overtime.
The total was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for just 3. Toronto, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. All the scoring came in the first period, with the Wild striking first at 10:19.
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 assist on Nylander’s goal.
Despite firing 28 shots on goal, the Leafs only managed to score once. They also recorded 10 giveaways in the game.
Toronto’s defense 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. The Maple Leafs’ defense also recorded 2 takeaways and 30 hits.