Toronto Maple Leafs vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction, 11/26/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Toronto Maple Leafs vs Pittsburgh Penguins

Date: Saturday, November 26, 2022

Location: PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA

TV: AT&T Sportsnet Pittsburgh

Odds/Point Spread: Maple Leafs (+100) Penguins (-120)

PPG Paints Arena is where the Pittsburgh Penguins (10-7-3) will go up against the Toronto Maple Leafs (11-5-5) on Saturday. The odds on this game have the Maple Leafs at +100 and the Penguins are priced at -120. The betting total is set at 6.

The Toronto Maple Leafs came out of this game feeling pretty good about themselves with a 2-1 victory over the Devils in their previous outing. The Maple Leafs had a below average offensive outing in the victory. In the game, they scored on 2 out of the 20 shots they launched. Furthermore, they had 4 chances with extra men on the ice but weren't able to net one. Toronto accrued 6 penalty mins for this matchup.

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Toronto Maple Leafs opponents have tallied 70 power play tries (12th in pro hockey) and have scored 15 goals in those chances. The Maple Leafs have seen 598 shots tried against them and have earned a save percentage of .908. Toronto has taken 637 shots and holds a shot percentage of 9.6%. When at even strength, the Maple Leafs have conceded 40 goals while notching 43 on offense. Toronto has tallied 68 power play chances and they have notched 18 goals during those advantages, giving them a rate of 26.47%. For the year, they have tallied 27 points and their points % is .643. When talking about their scoring capabilities, the Toronto Maple Leafs have racked up 61 goals (18th in the National Hockey League) so far this season and have given up 55.

The man protecting the goal in this game is Erik Kallgren. Kallgren has been involved in 23 games over the course of his hockey career. He has accumulated an overall record of 10-6-5 and he has started in 20 games. Opponents have notched 67 goals against Kallgren in his career and his goals against average is 3.14. Kallgren has seen 605 shots taken against him and has accrued 538 total saves. He has a save percentage of .889 for his 1,281 mins guarding the cage. Over the course of his pro career, Kallgren is sitting with 7 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .350.

Their last time out, Pittsburgh squared up with the Flames in a matchup where the Penguins got the tie by a mark of 1-1. They had 3 chances on the power play in this contest but weren't able to put one in the back of the net. The Penguins converted 1 goal of the 39 shots on goal they were seeking.

So far this year, the Pittsburgh Penguins are sitting with 71 goals, 23 points, in addition to a points percentage of .575. They have permitted 65 goals to be scored by of a combination of 52 goals at even strength and 13 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Penguins have earned 59 goals at even strength and 12 goals (22nd in the NHL) while on the power play. They have recorded 67 power play chances and they have earned a power play rate of 17.91%. Pittsburgh has tried 671 shots (9th in the NHL) and has a shooting percentage of 10.58%, while allowing their opponents 669 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 80.30% on their opponents 66 power play opportunities, and their save percentage currently sits at 90.3%.

Across the rink you are expected to see Casey DeSmith defending the goal. He has racked up 2,728 saves out of the 2,982 shots taken against him, which gives him a percentage of .915. DeSmith is the owner of a career record of 46-32-12 and has participated in 104 games. He has started in 90 games and has been on the ice for 5,674 minutes. DeSmith's quality start rate sits at 56.7% and he has made 51 quality starts in his pro career. Teams are averaging 2.69 goals per game and he has conceded 254 goals overall.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Pittsburgh (-120)

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