The Toronto Maple Leafs, who erased two separate deficits to win Game 2, host the Boston Bruins in Game 3 on Wednesday, and we have our expert Bruins vs. Maple Leafs predictions based on the best NHL odds.
The Toronto Maple Leafs shouldn't rejoice too much after knotting this series at one apiece. However, beating the Boston Bruins for the first time in eight tries is reason enough to head into Wednesday's Game 3 in Toronto feeling like Divergent's Dauntless faction.
The puck drops at 7 p.m. ET from Scotiabank Arena with Toronto dealing as a short moneyline favorite across our best sports betting sites.
Not only did the Maple Leafs end the perceived B's curse, but they also scored three goals for the first time in eight head-to-head contests. Speaking of curses, Auston Matthews played like a man possessed, arguably having his best evening as a Maple Leaf – scoring the game-winner while adding two assists, eight shots, and six hits.
As a result of evening the series, the Bruins and Maple Leafs are neck-and-neck in the Stanley Cup odds.
Accompanying our Golden Knights vs. Stars player props, here are our best Bruins vs. Maple Leafs predictions and NHL picks for Wednesday's Game 3 (odds via our best NHL betting sites; pick confidence based on a 1-to-5-star scale).
Bruins vs. Maple Leafs Game 3 expert picks
- Maple Leafs ML vs. Bruins (-120 via Betway) ????
- Over 5.5 goals (-125 via Betway) ???
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Bruins vs. Maple Leafs predictions: Wednesday
The Maple Leafs finally got Godzilla off their back. The 3-2 Game 2 victory on Monday meant so much more than a series leveler. It should inject belief into the collective, reminding them the big bad B's are indeed beatable. Toronto was the better team for the lion's share of Game 2, overturning two deficits while overcoming stiff adversity after going down 2-1 late in the first period.
The Maple Leafs escaped with a win despite taking more harebrained penalties at inopportune times, with Tyler Bertuzzi's nonsensical third-period slash on Brad Marchand the worst and best example. If they control their emotions early in Game 3, the Maple Leafs should build on the tsunami of momentum they gained.
At -120, a $10 winning bet pays an $8.33 profit and has a 54.55% implied probability.
Best odds: -120 via Betway
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One of two games thus far hit the Over. Game 1 was destined for the Under until Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe, with his team down by three, pulled goaltender Ilya Samsonov in a move that reeked of desperation. With three of four regular-season tilts going Under, backing the Over comes with an obvious disclaimer. However, the Maple Leafs and Bruins created more than enough chances in Game 2 to break the 5.5-goal barrier.
Jeremy Swayman, who allowed just one goal in each of his last three starts against the Maple Leafs, should start for the Bruins in Game 3, while Samsonov was outstanding when he had to be in Game 2. Still, if there's any game in this series for the Over to hit, it's Game 3. Matthews looked unstoppable on Monday, while Bertuzzi and Max Domi were buzzing. Mitch Marner is desperate for a bounce-back game, and so are the Bruins. Expect an outlier with at least six goals.
At -125, a $10 winning bet yields an $8 profit, accompanying a 55.56% implied probability.
Best odds: -125 via Betway
Bruins vs. Maple Leafs Game 3 info & odds
- When: Wednesday, April 24, 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ont.
- How to watch: Sportsnet, ESPN
- Favorite: Maple Leafs (-120 via Betway)
Bruins-Maple Leafs player props made Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. ET.
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