The Vegas Golden Knights (24-13-12) and Toronto Maple Leafs (24-17-9) meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 7:00 p.m. EST at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Golden Knights are favored by -1.5 on the puck line, with the over/under set at 6.5 (-100o / -120u). The Golden Knights are a -120 favorite to win outright, while the Maple Leafs are +100 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Golden Knights vs. Maple Leafs predictions and NHL picks.
Golden Knights vs. Maple Leafs Odds, Pick
| Golden Knights Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +195 | 6.5 -100o / -120u | -120 |
| Maple Leafs Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -238 | 6.5 -100o / -120u | +100 |
Golden Knights vs. Maple Leafs Spread: Golden Knights -1.5 (+195), Maple Leafs +1.5 (-238)
Golden Knights vs. Maple Leafs Over/Under: 6.5 (-100o / -120u)
Golden Knights vs. Maple Leafs Moneyline: Golden Knights -120, Maple Leafs +100
Golden Knights vs. Maple Leafs Preview
Our "Fade Home Dog off Loss at Home" NHL moneyline betting system focuses on situations where a team is priced as a home underdog after dropping its most recent game in that same building by a narrow margin.
While it might appear that home ice and recent motivation create value, these spots often expose deeper issues. A team priced as a home underdog after a recent home defeat usually signals a lack of market trust in their roster, goaltending, or form, and the emotional lift of playing at home does not offset those gaps. Oddsmakers expect the losing trend to continue, and public bettors often overestimate bounce-back potential, making it more profitable to fade these clubs, despite their home setting.
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Golden Knights vs. Maple Leafs Prediction
Best Bet: Golden Knights Moneyline
