Maple Leafs vs Stars Prediction
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Dallas Stars face off on Thursday in an NHL showdown at the American Airlines Center.
Maple Leafs Get Back Right On Track Here
The Maple Leafs comes into this game with a 4-2 record overall and they are coming off a big victory in the last game. The Maple Leafs scored four goals against the Washington Capitals and that was enough for the three goal victory. Auston Matthews had another strong game finishing with a goal and an assist. The Maple Leafs are averaging 3.7 goals while their defense is giving up 3.33 goals per game.
Maple Leafs Betting Trends
- The Maple Leafs have won each of their last five games as underdogs.
- The Maple Leafs have covered the puck line in each of their last six games as underdogs.
- The Maple Leafs have won the second period in each of their last six night games at American Airlines Center.
- The 'Over 1.5 Goals Period 1' market has hit in each of the Maple Leafs' last four night games at American Airlines Center.
Stars Have Won Three Straight
The Stars have won three straight games and they have a ton of confidence heading into this game. In the last game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Stars scored four goals and that was enough for the three point victory. The Stars on the season are averaging 3.0 goals per game while their defense is giving up 2.0 goals per game. The offense is ranked 14th in the league. Joe Pavelski is having a strong season for the Stars scoring three goals and adding three assists.
Stars Betting Trends
- The Stars have won each of their last 10 Thursday night games at American Airlines Center.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Stars' last six games at American Airlines Center.
- The underdogs have won the third period in each of the last five games between the Maple Leafs and Stars at American Airlines Center.
- The 'Over 1.5 Goals Period 1' market has hit in each of the last four games between the Maple Leafs and Stars at American Airlines Center.
Shane’s Free Pick
The Maple Leafs scored four goals in the last game and they are going to find success in this game. Even though the Stars defense has been good, and I trust this Maple Leafs offense and they are going to find success here. The Stars are going to score a goal or two, and that is going to be the difference as the Maple Leafs are going to get the job done. Back the Maple Leafs.
