The New York Rangers (21-7-1) meet the Toronto Maple Leafs (16-6-6) on Tuesday at Scotiabank Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the Rangers vs. Maple Leafs odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Rangers have picked up 3 victories in the past 4 games overall, including impressive wins over the Boston Bruins on the road last time out on Saturday (2-1 in OT), and home to the Los Angeles Kings on Dec. 10 (a 4-1 win). However, that lone setback was 7-3 against these Maple Leafs at MSG last Tuesday.
The Rangers have had some goaltending and defense issues, allowing 4 or more goals in 6 of the past 11 outings. The Rangers have cashed the Over at a 4-3 clip in the past 7 games at home.
The Maple Leafs embarrassed the Pittsburgh Penguins in Toronto last time out on Saturday by a 7-0 score, and the offense has tallied 19 goals in the past 3 games, while allowing 9 goals. The Over is 4-0 in the past 4 outings, and 7-1 in the past 8 games overall.