The Toronto Maple Leafs (3-2-0) play the 3rd contest of a 5-game road trip against the Washington Capitals (1-2-1) Tuesday at Capital One Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET (ESPN/ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Maple Leafs vs. Capitals odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Maple Leafs were staring a 3rd consecutive loss in the face, trailing 3-1 after 40 minutes in Tampa on Saturday. However, Toronto scored 2 goals in the 3rd, and won it in overtime, picking up a much-needed win.
The Capitals were on the short end of a 3-2 OT loss in Montreal on Saturday, their 3rd loss in 4 games. The Capitals have had a power outage on offense, notching just 6 total goals in 4 games, or 1.5 goals per game (GPG). The Under is 3-1 overall.
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