Toronto Maple Leafs vs Arizona Coyotes Preview
The Coyotes and Maple Leafs are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Maple Leafs will host the game at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON.
This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 6.5 goals, and the Maple Leafs are favored by -1.5 against the Coyotes. Check out BetCoco for Toronto Maple Leafs – Arizona Coyotes odds
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Arizona Coyotes Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last ten head-to-head matchups between then Coyotes and Maple Leafs have gone in favor of the Coyotes, putting together a record of 6-4. Against the spread, the Coyotes have gone 2-1 vs. the puck line in their last three games vs. the Maple Leafs. Also, the Coyotes have gone a perfect 3-0 in the last three times they were on the road vs. the Maple Leafs.
- Arizona has a 0-3 record in their last three road games. In this stretch, they averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 4. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.
- Across their three previous home games, Toronto has an puck line mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-1 while averaging 5 goals per game.
- Toronto has done well both straight up and vs the puck line when favored to win the game, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 puck line in their last three games.
- The last ten games that Arizona was favored, they have an puck line mark of 4-6 while going 8-2 straight up.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Arizona Coyotes Prediction
Arizona has been struggling of late, losing their last ten games and going 0-5 in their last five. On the season, they are 23-30-5 and sit in 13th place in the Western Conference. Against the Central Division, they have gone 8-11.
On the road, the Coyotes are 8-16-5 and have been the underdog in 45 of their 58 games. In games where they are the dog, they have gone 13-28-4.
When looking at their offense, the Coyotes have an average of 2.9 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 26th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 30th in the league. This season, the Coyotes have a 10-5 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 13-22 record.
Heading into this matchup vs. Toronto, goalie Connor Ingram has started 35 games in this season. His current record is 17-14, and his save percentage stands at 0.86%.
Heading into today’s game, the Maple Leafs are 5th in the Eastern Conference with 74 points and a record of 33-17-8. Over their last ten games, Toronto has gone 8-2 and have won four of their last five games. In games where they are favored, the Maple Leafs have gone 28-13-7 this season.
At home, Toronto has gone 15-11-2 this season and have been favored in 48 of their 58 games. Against other teams in the Eastern Conference, the Maple Leafs have gone 11-17 this season. Over their last three games, Toronto has gone 2-1.
For their offensive performance, the Maple Leafs come in averaging 3.7 goals per game this season, which is 4th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 6th in the league. Coming into the game, the Maple Leafs have a 19-8 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 12-8.
Goalie Ilya Samsonov comes into the game having made 27 starts this season. So far, his record is 14-5 and he has a save percentage of 0.617%.
According to our analysis, we anticipate the Maple Leafs to win this one with a projected score of 4-2.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Arizona Coyotes 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
- Calle Jarnkrok – Hand – Out
- Matt Murray – Hip – Out
- John Klingberg – Hip – Out
- Jake Muzzin – Neck – Out
- Joseph Woll – Ankle – Questionable
- Timothy Liljegren – Undisclosed – Questionable
- Conor Timmins – Illness – Out
Arizona Coyotes Injury Report
- Jakub Voracek – Head – Out
- Shea Weber – Ankle – Out
- Bryan Little – Ear – Out
- Travis Boyd – Upper Body – Out
- Clayton Keller – Upper Body – Questionable
