Maple Leafs vs. Bruins Prediction: Odds, Puck Line & Insights for NHL Playoffs First Round Game 3 on April 24

Wednesday's NHL schedule features an expected tight outing between the Toronto Maple Leafs (46-26-10) and the Boston Bruins (47-20-15) at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario. The Maple Leafs are -110 on the moneyline to win against the Bruins (-110) in the game, which starts at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN, SportsNet, TVAS, CBC, and NESN.

Here's our prediction for who will clinch the win in this NHL Playoffs First Round contest.

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Maple Leafs vs. Bruins Game Info

  • When: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN, SportsNet, TVAS, CBC, and NESN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
  • Where: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario

Prediction: Who will win the Maple Leafs vs. Bruins game?

Computer picks for Maple Leafs vs Bruins
ATS Over/Under Score Prediction
Bruins (+1.5) Over (6) Maple Leafs 4 Bruins 3

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Maple Leafs Betting Insights (Last 10 Games)

  • In its past 10 games Toronto has gone 4-5-1 overall, with a 3-7-0 record against the spread.
  • In its past 10 games, Toronto went over five times.
  • The Maple Leafs and their opponents have averaged 6.2 goals combined in their past 10 games, 0.2 more than the over/under of 6 in this matchup.
  • In the last 10 games, the Maple Leafs have scored 1.5 fewer goals per game than their season average.

Bruins Betting Insights (Last 10 Games)

  • Over its past 10 games, Boston went 4-6-0 versus the spread and 6-4-0 straight up.
  • In Boston's past 10 games, it has gone over the total once.
  • The Bruins total over the last 10 games is 0.2 goals fewer than the 6 over/under listed for this matchup.
  • During their last 10 games, Bruins' game goal totals average 8.6 goals, 1.5 goals lower per game than their season-long game scoring average.

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Maple Leafs Top Performers

  • Auston Matthews has recorded 107 total points over 81 games for Toronto this season. He's first on the team with 69 goals and also has 38 assists.
  • Ilya Samsonov is 23-7-8 in the net this season while allowing 120 goals (3.1 goals against average), recording 967 saves, and compiling an .890 save percentage.
  • Matthews leads Toronto with a +31 plus-minus on the season.

Bruins Top Performers

  • Boston's leader in terms of points (110), goals (47) and assists (63) is David Pastrnak.
  • Boston's Jeremy Swayman is 25-10-8 between the pipes, with a .916 save percentage (ninth in the league) and a 2.5 goals against average.
  • Boston's leader in plus-minus rating is Brandon Carlo, at +23.

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Maple Leafs Injuries

Matt Murray: Hip (Out), Bobby McMann: Lower Body (Questionable), John Klingberg: Hip (Out For Season), Jake Muzzin: Back (Out For Season), William Nylander: Undisclosed (Questionable)

Bruins Injuries

Justin Brazeau: Upper Body (Out), Milan Lucic: Personal (Out), Matthew Poitras: Shoulder (Out)

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