The Pittsburgh Penguins have reaffirmed their position atop the NHL elite so far this season and a victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs would further prove their dominance. The Pens – who have just one regulation loss in their past eight – have won seven of their past eight against the Leafs while averaging 3.5 goals per game.
- The Leafs are 1-7 in their past 8 games on the road.
- The OVER is 5-2 in the Penguins’ past 7 games.
- The Penguins are just 3-13 against the puckline in their past 16 games.
Sidney Crosby has been stupid good in his career against Toronto, as the perennial All-Star has 22 goals and 29 assists in 34 career games against the Leafs. This could be an issue for a Leafs club who ranks 27th in goals against this season.
Toronto has been hot as of late with wins in four of their past five. Though much has been made of the Leafs’ young nucleus of players, it has been stalwart Nazem Kadri that has been the best player for the team recently. Kadri has four goals in the past five outings while seeing a modest 14 minutes of ice time per game.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Pittsburgh Penguins Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This season the Pittsburgh Penguins are 9-3-2 overall while the Toronto Maple Leafs are 6-5-3. As for the totals, Pittsburgh is 7-3-4 on the OU, and Toronto is 8-6. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Pittsburgh vs Toronto injuries news.
According to new NHL Power Rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 1-ranked Pittsburgh Penguins and the No. 24-rated Toronto Maple Leafs in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Pittsburgh Penguins No. 8-ranked offense (3.07 goals per game) against a Toronto Maple Leafs defense that ranks No. 28 at 3.64 goals per game allowed. The Penguins Sportsbook has clicked at a 25% rate while the Maple Leafs have a 84.78% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Toronto won its last outing, a 6-3 result against the Flyers on November 11. Bettors who backed the Maple Leafs at -108 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (9) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Pittsburgh was a 4-2 loser in its last match at home against the Wild. They lost as favorites, while the total score of 6 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.
- Toronto is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
- Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- Toronto is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games
- Pittsburgh is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games
- Pittsburgh is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games
- Pittsburgh is 3-13 ATS in its last 16 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Toronto home to Nashville, Tuesday, November 15th
Pittsburgh at Washington, Wednesday, November 16th
