The Boston Bruins (35-13-14) and the Toronto Maple Leafs (35-17-8) meet Monday at Scotiabank Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Bruins vs. Maple Leafs odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Bruins suffered a 5-1 setback on the road against the New York Islanders on Saturday, pushing against the total at most shops. The B’s have managed just a 3-3-5 mark across the past 11 outings, picking up 11 points out of a possible 22 in the span.
These teams have met twice this season, with Boston posting a 3-2 shootout win at TD Garden on Nov. 2 as a slight underdog, while the B’s won 4-3 in overtime in Toronto on Dec. 2. The Bruins have won 5 in a row in the series, although 4 of those victories are by a single goal.
The Maple Leafs edged the New York Rangers 4-3 in a shootout on Saturday, cashing the Over (6.5). The total has gone high at a 4-1-1 clip in the past 6 outings, while Toronto has won 8 of the previous 9 contests. The Leafs have scored 4 or more goals in 9 of the past 10 contests, averaging 4.8 goals per game (GPG) in the stretch.