Pittsburgh Penguins vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Odds, AI Picks & Analysis (April 8)
As the regular season winds down, the Stanley Cup Playoff chase intensifies:
- Pittsburgh Penguins’ Playoff Push: Currently 9th in the Eastern Conference, just a point behind the 8th place, the Penguins are riding a wave of momentum with a 4-game winning streak and a 6-4 record in their last ten. Despite a mixed road record (15-17-7), they’ve found success as underdogs and against Eastern Conference opponents, hinting at their gritty playoff pursuit.
- Penguins’ Betting Dynamics: With a nuanced performance against the puck line (19-20 on the road, 37-40 overall), Pittsburgh shows a slight average scoring differential (-0.1 goals per game). Their recent four-game puck line win streak, especially as underdogs, showcases their resilience in critical matchups.
- Toronto Maple Leafs’ Solid Standing: According to NHL standings, the Leafs, 3rd in the Atlantic Division and 5th in the Eastern Conference, boast a 21-14-3 home record and a positive scoring margin (+0.6 goals per game). However, their puck line performance reveals struggles as favorites (20-41) despite an overall 44-23-9 record. With an average of 6.8 goals per game in their matchups, the Leafs’ games are often high-scoring, leading to a 40-34-2 over/under record.
Both teams are showcasing their strengths and addressing their challenges, making every game crucial in their quest for playoff success.
Game Information
| Pittsburgh Penguins vs Toronto Maple Leafs |
| Location of the Game: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto |
| Date and Time: Monday, April 8th 7:00 ET |
| Reason: 2024 NHL Regular Season |
| How to watch: watchlivesports.co |
Penguins vs Maple Leafs Odds
Next, we have the NHL odds for this NHL Matchup:
AI Predictions and Sport Betting AI Picks
Here are the NHL Computer Picks for this NHL Schedule for tonight:
| TEAM | RECORD | AI PICKS | Sport Betting AI PICKS | |||
| Penguins | 36-30-11-83pts | 2 | 6 | Puck Line TOR -1.5 |
ML TOR -162 |
Total UNDER 6.5 |
| Maple Leafs | 44-23-9-97pts | 4 | ||||
- AI Picks: Toronto Maple Leafs 4 – Pittsburgh Penguins 2
- Sport Betting AI Picks: ATS Maple Leafs -1.5 | ML Maple Leafs -162 | UNDER 6.5
Pittsburgh Penguins Game Analysis
Offense:
- Averaging 3 goals per game (19th in NHL)
- Firing 6th most shots on target per game
- Struggle on the power play (29th in power play goals)
- Not great shorthanded (26th in shorthanded goals)
Defense:
- Allowing a moderate 30.2 shots per game (14th in NHL) according to NHL team stats
- Solid goaltending with 7 shutouts (2nd in NHL)
According to NHL injuries, the following players won’t be able to join the game:
- Matt Nieto (Lower Body) – Out
- Ryan Graves (Upper Body) – Out
- Noel Acciari (Undisclosed) – Out
- Jansen Harkins (Hand) – Out
- John Ludvig (Illness) – Questionable
Toronto Maple Leafs Game Analysis
High-Powered Offense:
- Scoring a league-leading 3.6 goals per game (3rd in NHL)
- Firing the 8th most shots on target per game
- Thrive with shot volume (23-12 record when outshooting opponents)
- Still dangerous with less possession (19-9 record when outshot)
Defense Needs Improvement:
- Allowing a middle-of-the-pack 29.7 shots per game (22nd in NHL)
- Solid goaltending with 5 shutouts (11th in NHL)
According to NHL injuries, the following players won’t be able to join the game:
- Calle Jarnkrok (Hand) – Out
- Matt Murray (Hip) – Out
- Joel Edmundson (Undisclosed) – Out
- John Klingberg (Hip) – Out
- Jake Muzzin (Neck) – Out
- Timothy Liljegren (Upper Body) – Out
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Toronto Maple Leafs Head-to-Head
The last three Pittsburgh vs Maple Leafs matchups with Pittsburgh as favorites, Toronto have gone 2-1. In addition to going 2-1 vs. the puck line in the last three head-to-head games vs. the Penguins, the Maple Leafs are 2-1 puck line the last three times they have hosted the Penguins. Looking back over the previous three times that the Penguins and Maple Leafs have faced off, they have combined to average 5 goals per game and have an over/under record of 1-2.
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