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New York Rangers vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Head-to-Head: Rangers 0-2 Maple Leafs
How to Watch: US TV: MSG; ESPN+. Canada TV: Sportsnet.
Time: 7:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
Our second and final game of NHL predictions is an Original Six battle between the New York Rangers and the Maple Leafs. Igor Shesterkin is the probable starter for the Rangers, who are 4-5-1 in their previous 10 games. This includes a five-game losing streak, which has pretty much crushed any chance of them getting back on track. Mika Zibanejad leads the team in goals (30), assists (37), and points (67).
Joseph Woll is the expected starter for the Maple Leafs, who are 3-5-2 in their last 10 games. However, Toronto is coming off a victory against rival Boston on Tuesday night. The Maple Leafs are without captain Auston Matthews for the rest of the season, so the club is just playing out the string. William Nylander leads the club in assists (42) and points (67).
Both teams had lofty expectations for the season. However, Toronto collects the win at home.
Prediction: Maple Leafs win 4-2.
Best Bets
We close out NHL predictions with some prop bets of the night. Let’s go back to our featured game for our preferred props bets. The over/under for the Bruins and the Sabres is 6.5, and we like the over in this game.
As far as individual props, take David Pastrnak to have a multiple-point night for Boston. On the Buffalo end of things, take Alex Tuch to get a goal.
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