Toronto Maple Leafs vs Boston Bruins Prediction, 5/4/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Toronto Maple Leafs vs Boston Bruins

Date: Saturday, May 4, 2024

Location: TD Garden in Boston, MA

TV: ABC

Odds/Point Spread: Maple Leafs (+122) Bruins (-148)

The Toronto Maple Leafs are headed to TD Garden on Saturday where they will take on the Boston Bruins in Game 7 of their 1st round series. The series is tied 3-3. The moneyline on this contest has the Maple Leafs at +122 and the Bruins are coming in at -148. The total has been set at 7.

The Toronto Maple Leafs were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 2-1 win over the Bruins in Game 6. The Maple Leafs had a below average offensive outing in the victory. For the game, they netted 2 of the 26 shots they put on goal. In addition, they had 3 chances with the advantage but weren't able to score a goal. Toronto accounted for 2 penalty minutes for this contest.

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Toronto Maple Leafs opponents have amassed 238 power play tries (22nd in pro hockey) and have scored 55 goals in those chances. The Maple Leafs thus far have had 2,446 shots attempted against them and have a save percentage of .893. Toronto has tried 2,671 shots and holds a shot percentage of 11.2%. When at even strength, the Maple Leafs have surrendered 206 goals while getting 241 of their own. Toronto has 238 power play opportunities and they have scored 57 goals out of those tries, giving them a rate of 23.95%. For the year, they have tallied 102 points and their points percentage is sitting at .622. In terms of their scoring capabilities, the Toronto Maple Leafs have earned 298 goals (2nd in the league) over the course of the season and have given up 261.

The man protecting the goal in this game is Joseph Woll. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Woll has accrued 19 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .559. His save percentage sits at .912 for his 2,127 minutes played. Woll has had 1,114 shot attempts against him and has recorded 1,016 total saves. Opponents have scored 98 goals against Woll in his career and his goals against average is 2.76. He has a mark of 21-13-1 and was named the starter in 34 games. Woll has been involved in 36 games over the course of his pro hockey career.

In Game 6, the Bruins scored 1 goal out of the 23 shots on goal they pursued. They had 1 power play chance in this outing but weren't able to notch a goal.

Boston has taken 2,399 shots (22nd in hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 10.96%, while allowing their opponents 2,504 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 82.46% on their opponents 268 tries on the power play, and their save percentage sits at 91.2%. They have a total of 243 power play opportunities and they have earned a power play percentage of 22.22%. The Bruins have 209 goals at even strength and 54 goals (15th in hockey) while on the power play. They have granted a total of 221 goals to be scored by way of 174 goals at even strength and 47 goals while they were shorthanded. On the year, the Boston Bruins have notched a total of 263 goals, 109 points, and a points percentage of .665.

For the opposition you are expected to see Jeremy Swayman in net. Opponents are averaging 2.34 goals per game and he has given up 295 goals overall. Swayman's quality start rate sits at 64.8% and he has 81 quality starting assignments in his pro career. He has made the start in 125 games and his ice time sits at 7,571 mins. Swayman has compiled a career mark of 79-33-15 and has participated in 132 games. He is sitting with 3,327 saves out of the 3,622 shots taken against him, giving him a save % of .919.

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

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Boston (-148) and under 6.5 goals

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