Utah Hockey Club vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24
Looking to win big? The Hockey Club and Maple Leafs face off at 7:00 ET on NHLN. The Maple Leafs are hosting 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 Hockey Club.
UTAH HOCKEY CLUB 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 Sunday, November 24th.
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
Will Utah Shock Everyone at Scotiabank Arena?
Utah fell to 8-9-3 with a 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals pushed it over. Utah, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover.
The Hockey Club had a 2-0 lead at one point, but Vegas responded with four unanswered goals. Utah’s three goals came from three different players in the loss.
Utah Hockey Club’s offense came up short in a 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights. They took 19 shots on goal, with Logan Cooley, Ian Cole, and Alexander Kerfoot each finding the net. Cooley’s goal was his 2nd of the season, while Cole scored for the first time this year. Kerfoot added his 2nd goal of the season in the third period.
Nick Bjugstad picked up two assists, bringing his total to 2 for the season. Cooley also contributed with his 8th assist on Cole’s goal. Utah’s offense struggled with 13 giveaways and failed to capitalize on any power play opportunities.
Defensively, Utah will look to bounce back after allowing four unanswered goals, including the game-winner in overtime, in their previous game against Vegas. Connor Ingram made 31 saves, posting a save percentage of 88.6%. The defense added 8 takeaways and 21 hits.
Will the Maple Leafs Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?
The Maple Leafs fell to 12-6-2 after a 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild. Toronto, the underdog on the puck line, kept the total under the pre-game line of 6 goals, with the combined score reaching just 3.
Toronto trailed early, giving up a goal at 9:41 in the first period. They tied it up with 52 seconds left in the first, thanks to a power-play goal from William Nylander. The Wild secured the win with a goal at 2:14 in overtime.
Toronto’s offense was held to just one goal in their 2-1 overtime loss to Minnesota. William Nylander netted his 9th of the season on a power play, with Auston Matthews picking up his 6th assist and Mitchell Marner his 12th. The Leafs took 28 shots on goal but were unable to score after Nylander’s goal, which came at 19:08 in the first period.
Toronto had 10 giveaways in the game. After a 1-1 first period, the Leafs were shut out in the second and third periods, as well as in overtime.
Toronto’s defense gave up the first goal at 9:41 in the first period, but they didn’t allow another until 2:14 into overtime, when Matt Boldy scored the game-winner for Minnesota. Goalie Anthony Stolarz made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, while the defense added 2 takeaways and 30 hits.