San Jose Sharks vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Pick & Prediction 3/3/25
The Sharks and Maple Leafs are set to face off at 7:30 ET on NBCS. The Maple Leafs will host the game at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Maple Leafs are favored by -1.5 against the Sharks.
SAN JOSE SHARKS 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 Monday, March 3rd.
WHY BET THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS:
- With the Maple Leafs being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Maple Leafs.
- Take the Maple Leafs on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Sharks (+1.5)
Can The Sharks Secure a Win at Toronto?
San Jose dropped to 15-37-9 after a 3-2 road loss to the Canucks. The Sharks were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 5 goals fell short of that mark.
San Jose held a 1-0 lead in the second period, but the Canucks tied it up and eventually scored the game-winner with just 26 seconds left. Nico Sturm and Mikael Granlund each scored for the Sharks in the loss.
San Jose’s offense was held in check in their 3-2 loss to Vancouver, as they managed just two goals on 23 shots. Nico Sturm opened the scoring for the Sharks with his second goal of the season, while Mikael Granlund added his sixth goal, which tied the game 2-2 at the 18:43 mark of the third period.
San Jose had 16 giveaways and didn’t score in the first period. Their first goal came 2:37 into the second period, with Granlund’s goal coming at 18:43 in the third.
Defensively, the Sharks will look to bounce back after a tough finish in their last game, where they gave up the final goal with just 26 seconds remaining. Mackenzie Blackwood made 25 saves with an 89.3% save percentage, while the defense recorded 6 takeaways and 21 hits.
Can Toronto Lock in a Home Win?
Toronto’s latest game ended in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild, bringing their record to 38-20-2. The Maple Leafs were the underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short of that.
After the Wild scored first, the Maple Leafs tied it up with just 52 seconds left in the first period. William Nylander found the net for Toronto, but Minnesota scored again in overtime to seal the win.
William Nylander netted his 9th goal of the season on a power play, as the Maple Leafs fell 2-1 in overtime to the Wild. Auston Matthews picked up his 6th assist, while Mitchell Marner added his 12th. Toronto fired 28 shots on goal but was held scoreless after Nylander’s first-period tally.
The Leafs struggled with giveaways, committing 10 in the game. Nylander took 3 shots on goal, and the team was unable to find the net in the second, third, and overtime periods.
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. The Leafs’ defense added 24 blocks, 30 hits, and 2 takeaways.