Maple Leafs vs. Stars picks and odds: Bet on Toronto in tough matchup

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Dallas Stars meet tonight in North Texas.

Toronto has registered a point in 11 straight games and 16 of 17. In October, the Maple Leafs used their power plays effectively in a 3-2 (OT) win over the Stars.

Dallas has been playing well lately, scoring 3.51 goals per 60 at 5-on-5. Toronto's 5.on.5 score is 2.79. Dallas has the league's top goal scorer, Jason Robertson, with 23 goals in 25 games.

The Dallas Stars have the NHL's second-highest shooting percentage since Nov. 1. The Toronto Maple Leafs have allowed just 1:55 goals per 60 at 5-on-5 since November 1st. They have also limited opponents to 10.37 high-danger chances per60.

Both teams have hit the under in three of their past four games. Toronto held Dallas to 2.74 xG in their first game of the season.

Toronto has scored at least one goal in the final period in seven of their past 10 games. The Maple Leafs have scored five goals in their last five games and are +108 on the money line.