{"id":454566,"date":"2024-10-28T08:00:45","date_gmt":"2024-10-28T12:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=454566"},"modified":"2024-10-28T07:55:46","modified_gmt":"2024-10-28T11:55:46","slug":"nhl-predictions-oct-28-w-toronto-maple-leafs-vs-winnipeg-jets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/10\/28\/nhl-predictions-oct-28-w-toronto-maple-leafs-vs-winnipeg-jets\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: Oct. 28 w\/ Toronto Maple Leafs vs Winnipeg Jets"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome back to the return of NHL Predictions. Each day,\u00a0Last Word on Hockey<\/em> takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head matchups and other factors that may play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. Today\u2019s featured game is the Toronto Maple Leafs<\/a> vs Winnipeg Jets<\/a>. Be sure to check out more NHL predictions in the coming days as the 2024-25 season continues.<\/p>\n

NHL Predictions<\/h2>\n

Florida Panthers vs Buffalo Sabres<\/h3>\n

Head-to-Head: Panthers 0-1 Sabres<\/h4>\n

Time:<\/strong> 7 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)<\/p>\n

TV:<\/strong> Scipps Florida; MSG; ESPN+<\/p>\n

Our opening game of NHL predictions has the Florida Panthers<\/a> and Buffalo Sabres<\/a> in the second meeting of the season. Sergei Bobrovsky<\/a> is the projected starter, but always check social media before locking in daily fantasy starter. Florida has won two straight games and is first in the Atlantic Division. Sam Bennett<\/a> is first in goals with seven while Sam Reinhart<\/a> is tops in points with 14.<\/p>\n

Buffalo is expected to go with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen<\/a><\/span> in between the pipes for this one. The Sabres won the first meeting over the Panthers, 5-2, on October 12. Buffalo has won three straight games and surged up the standings. Tage Thompson<\/a> is first in goals (7) and assists (11) while Alex Tuch<\/a> leads in assists with six.<\/p>\n

Both teams are playing well, but Florida gets the victory.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Panthers win 4-3.<\/em><\/p>\n

Nashville Predators vs Tampa Bay Lightning<\/h3>\n

Time:<\/strong> 7 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)<\/p>\n

TV:<\/strong> ESPN+; Hulu<\/p>\n

Our second game will be an emotional one as the Nashville Predators<\/a> visit the Tampa Bay Lightning<\/a>. This game will be the return of Steven Stamkos<\/a> to Tampa Bay after many years on the team. Nashville started off slow, but has won three straight games after dropping the first five to start the season. Filip Forsberg<\/a> is the team-lead in goals (4) and points (8) while Ryan O’Reilly<\/a> leads with five assists. Juuse Saros<\/a> is the expected starter for the Predators. <\/span><\/p>\n

Tampa Bay is likely to go with Andrei Vasilevskiy<\/a><\/span> in between the pipes, but the Russian has been off to a slow start. Nikita Kucherov<\/a> is first in goals (9) and points (14) while Anthony Cirelli<\/a> is topping the assists category with nine. Tampa Bay is coming off a 3-0 victory of Washington Capitals.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

There will be plenty of emotion with Stamkos returning. However, Tampa Bay won’t be the best host.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Lightning win 3-2.<\/em><\/p>\n

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Winnipeg Jets<\/h3>\n

Time:<\/strong> 7:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)<\/p>\n

TV:<\/strong> Amazon Prime Video (CA); ESPN+<\/p>\n

Our final and featured game has the Maple Leafs visiting the red-hot Jets. Joseph Woll<\/a> is the projected starter for Toronto, which is coming off an overtime-loss to the Boston Bruins<\/a>. William Nylander<\/a> is first in goals, but Mitch Marner<\/a> has the team’s lead in points with 10. Toronto has lost three straight games going into the one.<\/p>\n

Connor Hellebuyck<\/a> is the likely starter for Winnipeg, which has won its first eight games in a row. New head coach Scott Arniel<\/a> has this team dialed in and they’re second or tied for second in goals and goals against. Kyle Connor<\/a> is first in goals with six while a host of players are tied for first in points with 10. Neal Pionk<\/a> is first in assists with nine.<\/p>\n

The Leafs will provide a challenge, but the Jets beat the Leafs.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Jets win 3-2.<\/em><\/p>\n

Prop Bets of the Night<\/h3>\n

We have a couple of prop bets to get through the evening. Let’s start with the Predators and Lightning game and we feel Stamkos will get a goal. He’s a +185 anytime scorer on FanDuel<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In the last game of the night, Mark Scheifele<\/a> is a +160 anytime goal scorer on Bet365<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Main photo by: James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n

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