Lightning vs Maple Leafs Prediction
The Tampa Bay Lightning and Toronto Maple Leafs face off on Monday in an NHL stadium at Scotiabank Arena.
Maple Leafs Struggling
The Maple Leafs sit with a 5-4-2 record overall, but they have struggled a bit heading into this game. In the last game against the Buffalo Sabres, the Maple Leafs defense really struggled giving up six goals and that led to the four goal defeat. Mitchell Mariner did have a strong game scoring one goal and adding three assists. The Maple Leafs are averaging 3.18 goals while their defense is giving up 3.27 goals per game.
Toronto Maple Leafs Player Prop Facts
- Morgan Rielly has recorded at least one point in each of the Maple Leafs' last seven home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Auston Matthews has scored at least one goal in each of the Maple Leafs' last nine Monday games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Mitch Marner has recorded at least one assist in each of his last 11 home appearances against the Lightning after playing less than 20 minutes in the Maple Leafs' last game.
- Auston Matthews ranks 1st in the league for Goals (11) this season.
Lightning’s Offense Looks to Continue Success
The Lightning sit with a 5-3-3 record overall and they really looked good in the last game. The Lightning scored six goals against the Ottawa Senators and that was enough for the two gaol victory. Brayden Point had a strong game scoring three goals and adding an assist. The Lightning are averaging 3.64 goals while their defense is giving up 3.27 goals per game. The offense is ranked 7th but the defense is an issue.
Tampa Bay Lightning Player Prop Facts
- Steven Stamkos has recorded at least one point in seven of his last eight appearances against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Brayden Point has recorded at least one assist in each of the Lightning's last four games as underdogs.
- Brayden Point ranks T1st in the league for Game Winning Goals (3) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Toronto Maple Leafs ranks 5th in the league in power play percentage this season (28.95%).
- The Toronto Maple Leafs ranks T6th in the league for power play goals this season (11).
- The Tampa Bay Lightning ranks 3rd in the league in power play percentage this season (30.56%).
- The Tampa Bay Lightning ranks 7th in the league for goals per game this season (3.64).
Shane’s Free Pick
The Lightning are going to have no issue getting the job done in this gam.e The Maple Leafs defense in the last game gave up six goals and they are going to really struggle again in this game. The Lightning might not score six, but they are going to score four and that is going to be enough to secure the victory. Back the Lightning on the money line to cash here.
