Toronto Maple Leafs vs Minnesota Wild Prediction, 11/3/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Toronto Maple Leafs vs Minnesota Wild

Date: Sunday, November 3, 2024

Location: Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, MN

TV: Fanduel Sports Network

Xcel Energy Center is the location where the Minnesota Wild (6-1-2) will meet the Toronto Maple Leafs (6-4-1) on Sunday.

The Toronto Maple Leafs came out of this game feeling pretty good about themselves with a 4-1 victory against the Kraken their last time out. The Maple Leafs had a solid offensive output and it showed in the win. In the game, they converted 4 out of the 30 shots they attempted. Furthermore, they had 2 attempts on the power play but didn't get a goal. Toronto recorded 6 penalty mins in this contest.

While playing at even strength, the Maple Leafs have given up 25 goals while having 33 of their own. Toronto Maple Leafs opponents have earned 44 power play tries (4th in professional hockey) and have scored 8 goals in those chances. When discussing their goal scoring prowess, the Toronto Maple Leafs have earned 36 goals (11th in the National Hockey League) on the year and have allowed 33. Toronto has attempted 351 shots and has a shooting percentage of 10.3%. For the year, the have a total of 13 points and their points percentage is sitting at .591. The Maple Leafs have had 317 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .896. Toronto comes into tonight with 34 power play opportunities and they have added 3 goals out of those attempts, giving them a rate of 8.82%.

The man protecting the goal in this game is Anthony Stolarz. For his career, Stolarz has earned 53 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .589. He has a save percentage of .915 during his 6,017 mins between the pipes. Stolarz has had 3,139 shots against him and has recorded 2,871 saves. Opponents have racked up 268 goals against Stolarz in his pro hockey career and his average for goals against per game is 2.67. He has compiled a win-loss record of 47-33-10 and he was named the starter in 90 games. Stolarz has taken the ice for 115 contests over the course of his NHL career.

In their last game, Minnesota faced off against the Penguins in an outing where the Wild got the win by a tally of 5-3. The Wild recorded 5 goals of the 39 shots on goal they attempted. They had 5 power play opportunities in this one but weren't able to put one in the back of the net.

Minnesota has attempted 258 shots (29th in the NHL) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 13.18%, while allowing the other team 257 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 70.59% on their oppositions 17 power play opportunities, and their save percentage currently sits at 91.1%. They have a total of 31 power play chances and they have a power play percentage of 25.81%. The Wild have accumulated 26 goals at even strength and 8 goals (8th in the NHL) while on the power play. They have permitted 23 goals to be scored by way of 18 goals at even strength and 5 goals while they were shorthanded. On the season, the Minnesota Wild are sitting with 34 goals, 14 points, as well as a points percentage of .778.

On the other side of the ice you are expected to see Filip Gustavsson in goal. Gustavsson has earned a lifetime record of 56-41-15 and has participated in 117 contests. Gustavsson's percentage of quality starts sits at 57.8% and he has qualified for 63 quality starting assignments in his pro career. He has accrued 3,149 saves out of 3,451 shots attempted against him, giving him a save % of .912. Opponents are averaging 2.70 goals/game and he has surrendered 302 goals altogether. He has made the start in 109 games and his ice time sits at 6,715 mins.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Toronto

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