The Boston Bruins look to even the series up at Scotiabank Arena in Game 4 of the postseason’s first round. NBC Sports Network will broadcast the matchup, which gets going at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 17.
Boston Bruins at Toronto Maple Leafs Odds
The Maple Leafs (-125) are being picked as the favorites over the Bruins (+105), and the Over/Under (O/U) has been set at an even 6 goals (-105 for the over, -115 for the under).
Boston is 50-35 straight up (SU) and has lost 0.1 units for moneyline bettors this year. Through 85 regular season contests, 46 of its games have gone under the total, while 35 have gone over and just four have pushed. As an away team this season, the Bruins are 20-22 SU.
The Bruins’ offense attempted 32.9 shots per game in the regular season, resulting in 3.1 goals per contest (ranked 11th overall in the NHL). In the playoffs, the club’s climbed to an average of 38.3 shots on goal yet down to 2.3 goals per game.
After sporting the third-strongest power-play unit in the regular season (scoring on 26.2 percent of all chances), the Bruins have connected on 33.3 percent of their power plays in the early stages of this postseason.
With a .914 save percentage and 25.0 saves per game, Tuukka Rask (28-21-5) has been the top option in goal for Boston this season. If Boston chooses to rest him, however, the team might turn to Jaroslav Halak (22-18-4), who has a .922 save percentage and 2.34 goals against average this year.
Despite posting a record of 48-37 straight up (SU), Toronto has lost moneyline bettors a total of 12.6 units this season. Through 85 regular season matches, 41 of its games have gone under the total, while 40 have gone over and just four have pushed. This year, the team is 24-18 SU at home.
The Maple Leafs have converted on 21.3 percent of their power play opportunities this season, a figure that places it in the top-10 among NHL teams. On the other hand, its penalty kill is ranked 16th overall, and it’s successfully killed off 79.7 percent of all opponent power plays.
Frederik Andersen (30.2 saves per game) has been the primary option in goal for the Maple Leafs. Andersen has 38 wins, 25 losses, and seven OT losses to his credit and has registered a mediocre 2.75 goals against average and a .918 save percentage this year.
Boston Bruins vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Predictions
Free Pick: SU Winner – Maple Leafs, O/U – Over
Betting Trends
- For both of these teams, the total has gone under in four of their last five matches.
- This game features two teams that shoot the puck early and often. Boston has registered the league’s ninth-most shots on goal (32.9) and Toronto has attempted the fifth-most (33.2).
- Six of Toronto’s last ten games have been decided by two or more goals. The club is 2-4 overall in those games.
- Boston skaters registered 24.3 hits per game last season, while the Leafs forced 20.8 hits per matchup.
