Washington Capitals vs Toronto Maple Leafs Preview
Planning on watching today’s Maple Leafs and Capitals game? Catch the action at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, as the Capitals hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on TNT.
The Maple Leafs are favored by -1.5 in a Eastern conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 6.5 goals. Check out BetCoco for Washington Capitals – Toronto Maple Leafs odds
Washington Capitals vs Toronto Maple Leafs Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three head-to-head matchups, the Maple Leafs are averaging 3 goals per game, compared to the Capitals at 2. These figures have led to Toronto posting a record of 2-1.
- Through their last ten road games, Toronto has an puck line record of just 6-4. However, their overall record was 7-3 while averaging 4 goals per game.
- Across the Capitals last ten home games, the team averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 2. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 7-3, while going 6-4 straight-up.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the underdog, the Capitals have a straight up record of 6-4. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 7-3.
- Through their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Maple Leafs have a good straight up record, but their puck line mark is just 1-2.
Washington Capitals vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction
On the season, Toronto has gone 38-20-9, putting them in 3rd place in the Atlantic Division and 5th in the Eastern Conference. On the road, the Maple Leafs have gone 20-8-6, and they are 33-15-7 when favored.
Over their last ten games, the Maple Leafs have gone 5-5, and they are 2-3 in their last five games. Against Eastern Conference opponents, Toronto has gone 15-21 this season.
The Maple Leafs come into the game scoring an average of 3.6 goals per game, putting them 4th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 8th in the league. This year, the Maple Leafs have recorded a 20-10 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 16-8 record.
Heading into this matchup vs. Washington, goalie Joseph Woll has started 16 games in this season. His current record is 9-7, and his save percentage stands at 0.518%.
At 33-25-9, the Capitals are currently 4th in the Metropolitan Division and 9th in the Eastern Conference. In the Eastern Conference, Washington has gone 19-17, and at home, they are 17-10-5. Over their last three games, the Capitals have won three straight, and as the underdog, they have gone 20-22-7 this year.
On the year, the Caps have been the underdog in 49 of their 67 games, and as the underdog, they have gone 3-0 in their last three games. Against the Eastern Conference, Washington has gone 6-4 in their last ten games, and overall, they have gone 3-2 in their last five games.
On the offensive side, the Capitals are scoring an 2.7 goals per game this season, ranking 29th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 31st in the league. Washington’s offense is currently ranked 24th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 32nd in the league.
Entering the game, goalie Charlie Lindgren has started 35 games this season. His current record stands at 18-11, and his save percentage is 0.773%.
Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Capitals to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.
Washington Capitals vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Tips
- We like the Capitals on the moneyline (+115)
- The Capitals are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Washington Capitals Injury Report
- Nicklas Backstrom – Hip – Out
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
- Ilya Lyubushkin – Illness – Questionable
