The Boston Boston look to take a stranglehold on the series against the Toronto Maple Leafs, as we get into our Bruins vs. Maple Leafs predictions based on the best NHL odds.
The Boston Bruins (47-20-15) and Toronto Maple Leafs (46-26-10) have alternated wins and losses through three games of their first-round series as they look to bolster their Stanley Cup odds. Boston dominated in Game 1 for a 5-1 win before Toronto clawed out a 3-2 victory in Game 2.
The Leafs couldn't take advantage of home ice with a 4-2 loss in Game 3 and are now staring a 3-1 series deficit in the face with puck drop set for 8 p.m. ET (TBS, Sportsnet) on Saturday at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ont. The Leafs enter the game as a -120 moneyline favorite across our best sports betting sites.
Here are our best Bruins vs. Maple Leafs predictions and NHL picks (odds via our be st NHL betting sites; pick confidence based on a 1-to-5-star scale).
Bruins vs. Maple Leafs Game 4 expert picks
- Max Domi Over 1.5 shots on goal (-195 via Betway) ?????
- William Nylander anytime goalscorer (+190 via Betway) ???
- Maple Leafs ML vs. Bruins (-120 via Betway) ????
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Bruins vs. Maple Leafs predictions for Saturday
Through three games this series, Max Domi has one goal, two assists, and 10 shots on goal. He had three in Game 1, two in Game 2, and a whopping five in Game 3 at home. That's not too unusual for the winger who ended the regular season with Over 1.5 shots on goal in six of seven Apri l games.
While Domi is only on the second power-play unit, that secondary group could see some action as the top fivesome continue to struggle. He's gone Over 1.5 shots on goal in nine of his last 10 games overall, dating back to April 1.
I'd also consider Over 2.5 shots on goal at +150. He had 3-plus SOG in three of seven games to end the regular season, and has hit that in two of three games in this series.
Best odds: -195 via Betway
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All signs point to William Nylander returning to the lineup on Saturday night after missing the first three games of the series due to reported migraine issues. He was a full participant in practice on Wednesday, and should inject some energy into the Maple Leafs offense.
Nylander put up his second straight 40-goal season this year, and although he ended the season a bit cold, he had no problem getting right into things in last year's playoffs. He had a goal in each of his first two games to help set the tone against the Lightning.
Best odds: +190 via Betway
Not only is Nylander slated to return on Saturday night, but Auston Matthews should be feeling a bit better as well after battling an illness and possibly food poisoning earlier in the week.
The Maple Leafs are getting some reinforcements for what is essentially a must-win home game on Saturday night. A 3-1 series deficit can be overcome, as we saw with the Florida Panthers last year, but heading back to Boston tied 2-2 would give the Leafs a lot more confidence.
The Leafs have had the better of the expected goals share at 5-on- 5 (54.60% via Natural Stat Trick) and it's only a matter of time before the power play connects. Take advantage of a low price on a desperate Leafs team at home.
Best odds: -120 via Betway
Bruins vs. Maple Leafs Game 4 info & odds
- When: Saturday, April 27
- Puck drop: 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ont.
- How to watch: TBS, TruTV, Sportsnet, CBC, NESN
- Favorite: Maple Leafs -120 via Betway
Bruins-Maple Leafs predictions made Thursday at 4:30 p.m. ET.
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