Toronto Maple Leafs vs San Jose Sharks Preview
Betting on today’s Sharks 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 NBCS.
The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Maple Leafs as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 6 goals. Check out BetCoco for Toronto Maple Leafs – San Jose Sharks odds
Toronto Maple Leafs vs San Jose Sharks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last five head to head matchups, the Maple Leafs have had the upper-hand, going 3-2. When looking at the last three head-to-head matchups between the Sharks and Maple Leafs, only 1 point per game has separated the teams, with the Maple Leafs going 2-1 vs. the spread.
- Through their last five road contests, the Sharks offense has averaged 1 goals per game while allowing an average of 4. San Jose posted an overall record of 0-5 while going 1-4 ATS.
- Across their five previous home games, Toronto has an puck line mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-4 while averaging 3 goals per game.
- Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the Maple Leafs have a strong record vs the puck line going 2-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-2.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Sharks have a straight up record of 1-2 and an puck line mark of 1-2.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs San Jose Sharks Prediction
When playing on the road this season, the Sharks have gone just 3-16-1, and they have lost five straight games away from home. Overall, San Jose is just 9-28-3 this year and has lost 11 games in a row. In the Western Conference, the Sharks are in 16th place, and they are 8th in the Pacific Division.
As the underdog, the Sharks have gone 9-28-3 this year, and they have lost 11 straight games as the underdog. Over their last ten games, San Jose has gone 0-10, and they are 0-5 in their last five games. Against other Western Conference teams, the Sharks have gone just 4-18 this season.
On offense, the Sharks are averaging 2 goals per game which is 32nd in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 32nd in the league. This season, the Sharks have a 1-1 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 8-26 record.
Heading into this matchup vs. Toronto, goalie Mackenzie Blackwood has started 23 games in this season. His current record is 4-16, and his save percentage stands at 0.922%.
At home this season, the Maple Leafs have gone 9-7-2 and have lost three straight games. In the Eastern Conference, Toronto is in fifth place with a record of 20-10-7. In games where they have been favored, the Maple Leafs have gone 17-8-6.
Over their last three games, the Maple Leafs have won all three games and have gone 3-0 in their last five games. On the year, Toronto has gone 6-7 against other Atlantic Division teams.
For their offensive performance, the Maple Leafs come in averaging 3.5 goals per game this season, which is 12th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 12th in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Maple Leafs offense is 12th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 14th in the NHL.
Heading into this matchup vs. San Jose, goalie Martin Jones has started nine games in this season. His current record is 7-3, and his save percentage stands at 0.417%.
Based on projections, we have the Maple Leafs coming out on top by a score of 4-2.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs San Jose Sharks Betting Tips
- Take the Maple Leafs on the moneyline
- The Maple Leafs should also cover at -1.5
- Our NHL model projects 6 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Toronto Maple Leafs Injury Report
- Matt Murray – Hip – Out
- John Klingberg – Hip – Out
- Jake Muzzin – Neck – Out
- Ryan Reaves – Leg – Out
- Joseph Woll – Ankle – Out
San Jose Sharks Injury Report
- Logan Couture – Lower Body – Out
- Kyle Burroughs – Lower Body – Questionable
- Matt Benning – Lower Body – Out
- Givani Smith – Lower Body – Out
- Jacob Macdonald – Lower Body – Out
- Nico Sturm – Mid-Body – Out
