Back Over for Penguins vs Maple Leafs in NHL Predictions for April 8
The Pittsburgh Penguins and Toronto Maple Leafs will clash one more time this season when the two go head-to-head on Monday night. Though Toronto has already secured its playoff spot, it’s still looking to hold its place in third in the Atlantic. Meanwhile, the Penguins are still trying to catch the third-place Islanders in the Metro, sitting just two points behind, and are one point back of Detroit for the eighth spot in the East. Though Pittsburgh has been on a run, NHL odds for April 8 favor the Leafs in what should be another high-scoring game between the two.
Penguins vs Maple Leafs Game Information
- Game: Penguins (36-30-11) vs Maple Leafs (44-23-9)
- Location: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON
- Day/Time: Monday, April 8, 7 p.m. ET
- Penguins vs Maple Leafs Live Stream: NHL.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins will try to extend their four-game win streak when they visit the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday at Scotiabank Arena. However, NHL betting lines favor the Leafs at home, with the sportsbook setting the total at 6 ½ goals.
Penguins vs Maple Leafs Odds and Spreads
Penguins vs Maple Leafs Betting Trends
- Over is 7-1-1 in Maple Leafs last 9 vs. Metropolitan.
- Over is 5-1-1 in Penguins last 7 games as a road underdog.
- Over is 4-1-1 in Maple Leafs last 6 home games.
- The over has cashed in 3 of the Penguins last 5 games.
- Pittsburgh and its opponent have combined to score over 6.5 goals in 34 of 77 games this season.
- Toronto and its opponent have gone over the current 6.5-goal total in 41 of 76 matches (53.9%) so far this season.
Penguins vs Maple Leafs Over/Under Pick: Over 6½ Goals (-105)
After the Penguins and Maple Leafs combined for seven goals in their last meeting, the two should be able to hit the over one last time in their final regular-season matchup.
Toronto is one of the top-scoring offenses in the league, ranking third with an average of 3.62 goals, and it hasn’t slowed down much through the end of the season. The Maple Leafs have averaged 3.8 goals in their last five games, including four in their last four home games.
However, the Leafs’ defense hasn’t been as strong, giving up 3.33 goals a game in their last three. With the Penguins’ offense producing lately as well, Pittsburgh may cause some issues. The Penguins’ offense has been a key reason for their four-game win streak, averaging five goals in that time.
With Pittsburgh’s Alex Nedeljkovic recording a .911 save percentage in his last three games and Toronto’s Ilya Samsonov having a .893 save percentage to start off April, these offenses should continue their strong play and hit the over.
Penguins vs Maple Leafs Player Prop: Auston Matthews Anytime Goal (-140)
Matthews continues to lead the Maple Leafs in scoring, and after a bit of a slump in early March, it appears he is back on track. Matthews has scored a goal in five of his last six games, getting April off to a hot start with four goals in three games.
Though he failed to do anything in his lone game against Pittsburgh early this season, Matthews has been strong at home, scoring 35 goals in 37 home games. In what should be another high-scoring game, Matthews should be able to find the back of the net once more.
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Penguins vs Maple Leafs Prediction
Questions Of The Day
What is Toronto’s record at home?
The Maple Leafs are 21-14-3 at home this season.
What is the record between the Penguins and Maple Leafs?
Pittsburgh and Toronto have each won a game so far this season, with the home team winning both.
