Face-off: 1900 ET, 29/04/2022
Arena: Scotiabank Arena
Boston have far more to play for than Toronto at Scotiabank Arena and that could make them a value bet in this regular-season finale.
The Bruins are just one point behind Tampa Bay for third place in the Atlantic Division, while the Maple Leafs have safely wrapped up second.
We feel the extra motivation makes 2.05 for an away win on the money line worth support in our Toronto Maple Leafs vs Boston Bruins predictions.
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Toronto Maple Leafs Odds
Toronto clinched home advantage in the first round of the playoffs with a 3-0 win against Detroit at this venue on Tuesday.
Auston Matthews scored twice to become the first USA-born player to reach 60 goals in a season.
Jack Campbell made 20 saves for his fifth shutout of the season, as the Maple Leafs made it a franchise-record 30 home victories this term.
Head coach Sheldon Keefe said: “To start the playoffs and have fans on our side, you could see it just how excited they are for our team.
“No matter who it is, it’s going to be an absolute battle and we’re going to need that edge.
“We have one game left to play but obviously we are very much focused on what’s coming, whoever it is.”
With that target taken care of, any dip in intensity here could open things up for Boston.
Looking at the NHL odds for this contest, we like 1.9 for the visitors to score first.
Boston Bruins Odds
Boston are assured of at least a wild card berth but can still leapfrog the Lightning after romping to a 5-0 triumph over Buffalo at TD Garden last night.
Patrice Bergeron reached 400 NHL goals when hitting a hat-trick against the Sabres, while Linus Ullmark made 37 saves for his first shutout with the Bruins.
“That was great, but this game is history – now we can only look forward,” declared Ullmark.
Boston have won four in a row and look ready for one last push in the regular season.
Let’s add 4.1 for an away win in regular time and both teams to score at least twice to our NHL predictions.
Additional stats
Last result:
TORONTO 3-0 Detroit
BOSTON 5-0 Buffalo
Season head-to-head: Boston 4-6 Toronto, Toronto 5-2 Boston
