Adam Henrique, Ryan Getzlaf, and the Anaheim Ducks will face off against Mitchell Marner, John Tavares, and the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena in an East-West matchup. The game will get going at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, February 4, and fans at home will be able to catch the game live on The Sports Network.
Anaheim Ducks vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Odds
The Maple Leafs (-260) are being chosen as the solid favorites over the Ducks (+220) and oddsmakers have put the Over/Under (O/U) at 6 goals. The odds for betting the total stand at -120 over, +100 under.
Toronto is 31-20 straight up (SU) and has lost 1.6 units for moneyline bettors this year. Through 51 regular season contests, 25 of the team’s games have gone under the total, while 22 have gone over and just four have pushed. Thus far, the team’s 15-12 SU at home.
The Maple Leafs have converted on 20.5 percent of their power play chances this season, a figure that’s right around league average. On the other hand, their penalty kill is rated 12th overall, and they’ve successfully killed off 80.9 percent of all penalties.
Averaging 30.2 saves per game with a .922 save percentage, Frederik Andersen (22-13-2) has been the primary option in goal for the Leafs this year. If the Leafs choose to rest him, however, Toronto could turn to Garret Sparks (7-5-5 record, .909 save percentage, 2.83 goals against average).
On the other hand, Anaheim is 21-31 straight up (SU) and has lost 8.4 units for bettors taking the moneyline thus far. Through 52 regular season outings, 31 of its games have gone under the total, while 18 have gone over and just three have pushed. As the visiting team this season, the Ducks are 11-15 SU.
The Ducks have converted on just 14.4 percent of their power play opportunities this year, a mark that places them in the bottom- overall among NHL teams. On the other hand, its penalty kill unit is ranked 18th overall and it’s successfully killed off 79.4 percent of all penalties.
John Gibson (28.6 saves per game) has been the primary option in goal for Anaheim. Gibson owns an 18-26-8 record, while registering a .916 save percentage and 2.86 goals against average this year.
Anaheim Ducks vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Free Picks
NHL Tip: SU Winner – Maple Leafs, O/U – Over
Betting Trends
- The Ducks (3-2 in shootouts) has more experience this season in games decided by shootout. The Maple Leafs has yet to participate in one this year.
- The total has gone under in three of Toronto’s last five outings.
- Anaheim has managed only 21.8 shot attempts per game over its last five road games while Toronto is averaging 29.8 shots per game over its last five at home.
- Seven of Anaheim’s last ten games have been decided by two goals or more. The team is 1-6 in those games.
- Anaheim skaters created 24.2 hits per game last season, while the Maple Leafs accounted for 20.8 hits per matchup.
