Toronto Maple Leafs vs Carolina Hurricanes Preview
Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Hurricanes and Maple Leafs. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. Get ready to place your bets!
The Hurricanes are favored by -1.5 in a Eastern conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 6 goals. Check out BetCoco for Toronto Maple Leafs – Carolina Hurricanes odds
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Carolina Hurricanes Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When looking back on the last three times the Hurricanes and Maple Leafs have played each other, Carolina has the edge with a record of 2-1. However, the average scoring differential in these matchups is dead even with each team averaging 3 goals per game.
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Carolina has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 3-0 overall in these games.
- In their last ten games at home, the Maple Leafs have a straight up record of 7-3 while going 3-7 vs. the spread. The team averaged 3 goals per game in this stretch.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Maple Leafs have a straight up record of 2-3 and an puck line mark of 2-3.
- The Hurricanes have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction
Carolina comes into this game with a record of 40-20-6 and are currently 4th in the Eastern Conference. In the Metropolitan Division, they are 2nd and have gone 12-7 against divisional opponents. On the road, the Hurricanes are 18-11-2 and have won three straight games.
As the favorite, Carolina has gone 37-16-6 this season and have been favored in 59 of their 66 games. Over their last ten games, they have gone 6-4, and in their last five games, they have gone 4-1. In the Eastern Conference, the Hurricanes have gone 25-11.
On offense, the Hurricanes are averaging 3.3 goals per game which is 9th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 5th in the league. This season, the Hurricanes are 28-17 when getting more shots on goal than their opponents. And in games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 11-1 record.
Heading into this matchup vs. Toronto, goalie Pyotr Kochetkov has started 32 games in this season. His current record is 17-12, and his save percentage stands at 0.661%.
At home this season, the Maple Leafs have gone 18-12-2, and they have won two straight games. In the Eastern Conference standings, Toronto is in 5th place and 3rd in the Atlantic Division. Over their last ten games, the Maple Leafs have gone 7-3, and they are 38-19-8 overall.
As the underdog, Toronto has gone 5-5-1 this season and 33-14-7 when favored. Against the Eastern Conference, the Maple Leafs have gone 15-19, and they have gone 8-11 in divisional games. Over their last three games, Toronto has gone 2-1, and they are 3-2 over their last five games.
For their offensive performance, the Maple Leafs come in averaging 3.6 goals per game this season, which is 4th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 9th in the league. Toronto’s offense comes into the game ranked 8th in power play goals. And in terms of shorthanded goals, they are 14th in the NHL.
Goalie Joseph Woll gets the start and has made 16 starts this season. His record at this point is 9-7, and his save percentage is 0.541%.
With a 1.5 goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Hurricanes to secure a 4-3 victory.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Carolina Hurricanes Betting Tips
- Take the Hurricanes on the moneyline
- On the puck line, we like Maple Leafs (+1.5)
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Toronto Maple Leafs Injury Report
- Mark Giordano – Head – Out
- Calle Jarnkrok – Hand – Out
- Matt Murray – Hip – Out
- John Klingberg – Hip – Out
- Jake Muzzin – Neck – Out
- Mitchell Marner – Ankle – Out
- Conor Timmins – Illness – Out
- Ilya Lyubushkin – Undisclosed – Questionable
Carolina Hurricanes Injury Report
- Jack Drury – Lower Body – Questionable
