Toronto Maple Leafs vs Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/29

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The Toronto Maple Leafs will visit the Pittsburgh Penguins at the PPG Paints Arena. The game is scheduled for Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Fans can watch the game on NHLN.

The Maple Leafs come into this game with a record of 10-11-3. They are ranked 15th in the Eastern Conference and 7th in the Eastern Atlantic Division. On the other hand, the Penguins hold a 12-6-5 record. They are positioned 5th in the Eastern Conference and 4th in the Eastern Metropolitan Division.

Maple Leafs vs Penguins Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Toronto Maple Leafs vs Pittsburgh Penguins
  • Venue: PPG Paints Arena
  • Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Toronto Maple Leafs MoneyLine -119, Pittsburgh Penguins MoneyLine +100

Toronto Maple Leafs Team Preview

The Toronto Maple Leafs are coming off a recent stretch of games with mixed results. They won 2-1 against the Columbus Blue Jackets but fell 2-4 to the Washington Capitals. Their game against the Montreal Canadiens ended with a 2-5 loss.

Joseph Woll has been in goal for the Leafs in these recent games. He made 30 saves against the Capitals and 35 saves in the win against the Blue Jackets. Despite strong performances, he faced challenges against the Canadiens and Capitals.

Key players for the Maple Leafs include William Nylander and Auston Matthews. Nylander has been effective with 11 goals and 20 assists this season. Matthews contributed with nine goals and six assists, adding depth to the team’s offense.

Pittsburgh Penguins Team Preview

The Pittsburgh Penguins have shown a strong performance in their recent games. They secured a close win against the Columbus Blue Jackets, finishing 4-3. Sidney Crosby was the standout player, scoring two goals in that game.

In their match against the Buffalo Sabres, the Penguins won 4-2. Ryan Shea contributed with two assists, while Tristan Jarry made 29 saves. The team managed to hold off the Sabres despite having fewer shots on goal.

Despite a loss to the Seattle Kraken by a score of 3-2, the Penguins remain competitive. Sidney Crosby continued to be a key player, contributing a goal and an assist. Their defense recorded 14 blocks, indicating a strong defensive effort.

BTB Betting Pick

The Toronto Maple Leafs are the favorites with a moneyline of -119 against the Pittsburgh Penguins, who have a moneyline of +100. The projected score is Toronto 3, Pittsburgh 2. Toronto’s strong performance in goals and assists this season supports picking them to win the game straight up.

The over/under line is set at 6.0, with the under at -113. The projected total score is 5, suggesting a lower-scoring game. Both teams have shown solid defense, with Toronto ranked 3rd in goals against. Taking the under 6.0 is the recommended choice for this game.