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New York Islanders vs Toronto Maple Leafs: Game preview, predictions and odds | December 21, 2024
The Toronto Maple Leafs will host the New York Islanders on Saturday in their first of two games set to be played between now and the end of the year. When the two teams take the ice tonight, Toronto, who leads the Atlantic Division, will be looking to extend their three-game win streak. On the flip side, New York will be looking to snap a two-game skid.
New York Islanders vs Toronto Maple Leafs: Head-to-head & Key Stats
Tonight's meeting between the Islanders and the Maple Leafs will mark the first of three games between the two teams. Following tonight's game, the pair will run things back in Toronto on New Year's Eve, before closing out their season series in New York on Thursday, Jan. 4.
- Toronto ranks 13th in the league in goals per game with 3.12.
- New York ranks 28th in the same category with 2.55 goals per game.
- Toronto allows 2.64 goals per game, the seventh-fewest of any team in the league.
- New York ranks 20th in the same category, giving up an average of 3.09 goals per game.
- New York is the best team in the league in face-offs, winning 55.3% of puck drops.
- Toronto ranks 4th in the same category, winning 52.9% of face-offs.
- Toronto has posted a 13-4-0 record at home this season.
- New York has gone 6-7-2 on the road this season.
New York Islanders vs Toronto Maple Leafs: Preview
Toronto has proven to be one of the best teams in the NHL this season, posting a 21-10-2 record that has seen them win seven of their last ten, and three straight. Currently, the team sits atop the Atlantic Division with 44 points alongside the defending Stanley Cup Champions.
Meanwhile, in the Metropolitan Division, the New York Islanders have struggled to find their rhythm throughout this season. With 31 points, the team currently sits in last place in the divisional standings alongside the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Considering Toronto is looking to break a tie for first place in the Atlantic, and New York will be looking to overtake the Blue Jackets and move out of last place, tonight's game is definitely a must-win for both teams - albeit for very different reasons.
New York Islanders vs Toronto Maple Leafs: Odds & Prediction
Heading into tonight's game, it should come as no surprise that the Maple Leafs are sitting as betting favorites.
On DraftKings, Toronto is a -162 favorite, while New York is a +136 underdog. On FanDuel, Toronto is a -170 favorite, while New York is a +140 underdog.
If these lines remain consistent, it would take a $170 bet on Toronto on FanDuel to profit $100, while on the flip side a $100 bet on New York, as the underdog would win $140.
Prediction: Toronto 5, New York 2
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