Seattle Kraken vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Pick & Prediction 10/31/24
Betting on today’s Kraken 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 6.5 goals, and the Maple Leafs are favored by -1.5 vs. the Kraken.
SEATTLE KRAKEN 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 Thursday, October 31st.
WHY BET THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS:
- Looking at our projections, the Maple Leafs are expected to take down the Kraken by a score of 4-2.
- Take the Maple Leafs on the moneyline
- The Maple Leafs should also cover at -1.5
Will the Kraken Make it Happen in Toronto?
Seattle moved above .500 with an 8-2 win over the Canadiens. The Kraken covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 10 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6. Seattle’s record now stands at 5-4-1.
Six different players scored for the Kraken, with Brandon Montour leading the way with a hat trick. Seattle scored their first goal just 25 seconds into the game and had four goals by the end of the first period.
Seattle’s offense exploded for 8 goals on just 23 shots in their recent game against Montreal. Brandon Montour led the way with a hat trick, netting his 2nd, 3rd, and 4th goals of the season. Oliver Bjorkstrand added his 3rd goal, while Eeli Tolvanen also found the net for the 3rd time this year.
Chandler Stephenson contributed with 3 assists, bringing his season total to 7. Jared McCann picked up two more assists, giving him 9 for the season. The Kraken scored 4 times in the first period, with Jaden Schwartz’s 2nd goal coming on a power play, one of three power-play goals for the team.
On defense, the Kraken will look to build on a strong performance from their previous game, where they allowed just two goals to the Canadiens. Joey Daccord made 28 saves, posting a 93.3% save percentage. The Kraken’s defense also contributed 4 takeaways, 16 hits, and 17 blocks. Seattle will look to tighten up in the third period, as they allowed a late goal with 4:32 remaining.
Can the Maple Leafs Hold Strong at Home?
With a 6-4 win over the Jets, the Maple Leafs moved to 5-4-1 this season. Toronto covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total for the game was set at 5.5 goals, with the 10 combined goals easily surpassing that mark.
Four different players scored for the Maple Leafs, with John Tavares leading the way with a hat trick. Toronto built a 4-0 lead before the Jets responded with two goals, both on the power play.
John Tavares led the way for the Maple Leafs in their 6-4 win over the Jets, netting his first hat trick of the season. Tavares’ 5th goal came on an empty net with just 25 seconds left in the game. Matthew Knies added his 5th goal of the season, while Morgan Rielly scored for the 3rd time this year.
Toronto took 36 shots on goal and scored twice in the 1st period, added three more in the 2nd, and capped it off with Tavares’ empty-netter in the 3rd. The Leafs recorded 11 giveaways and notched 10 assists in the game.
Defensively, the Maple Leafs will look to improve after allowing four goals to the Jets in their previous game. Anthony Stolarz made 19 saves with a save percentage of 82.6%. Toronto’s defense also contributed 10 takeaways and 25 hits. The Maple Leafs had a 4-0 lead before giving up two power-play goals in the 2nd period and two more goals in the 3rd.