#Michael Bunting

The Leafs last game was an away game on January 12 against the Detroit Red Wings, which Toronto lost by a score of 4-1. The Leafs have a record of 26-10-7 so far. The Boston Bruins last played at home on January 12 against the Seattle Kraken. The Bruins lost by a score of 3-0, and their current league record is 32-5-4. The team we love to hate the…

The Toronto Maple Leafs stay on the road for a date with the Boston Bruins. The pregame narrative: Both Toronto and Boston are locking it down defensively, inclining us to take the under on several player props. Michael Bunting, Taylor Hall, and Morgan Rielly are all going through scoring droughts, and we'll gladly bet on each not to score. Odds as…

The Toronto Maple Leafs will wrap up a five-game home stand and take on the hottest goalie in hockey in Juuse Saros tonight as the Buds host the Nashville Predators as -200 favorites. The big news isn't who the Leafs are playing, but more who they won't have in the lineup, as Auston Matthews missed practice Tuesday and has been ruled out for…

Red-hot Juuse Saros and the Nashville Predators will take on a Toronto Maple Leafs squad that's missing top-notch scorer Auston Matthews on Wednesday night. Our NHL picks expect team captain John Tavares to step up his game. The Toronto Maple Leafs will wrap up a five-game home stand and take on the hottest goalie in hockey in Juuse Saros tonight…

Winners of four straightgames, the Nashville Predators are in Toronto to take on the Maple Leafs. Readon for our best Predators vs. Maple Leafs pickbased on top odds. A key absence for the Maple Leafs has already had a major impact on the betting odds - and there could be even more movement to come. Toronto sniper Auston Matthews will miss…

The Toronto Maple Leafs welcome the Nashville Predators to Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday night. The pregame narrative: Filip Forsberg and Roman Josi are both rolling for Nashville, making the over on their point props excellent choices. With Auston Matthews ruled out for the game, linemate Michael Bunting is a fade on his point prop. Odds as of…

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It wasn't that long ago that the Washington Capitals were out of playoff position in the Eastern Conference. Now they are closing in on first place in the Metropolitan Division and welcomed veteran forwards Niklas Backstrom and Tom Wilson back to the line. The Boston Bruins followed up a win over Pittsburgh in the Winter Classic by winning all…

Star-studded Toronto has had a new leader in its output of late, with winger Michael Bunting scoring seven in his last 11 games. With the Maple Leafs heavy favorites vs. the Red Wings, our NHL picks are looking at Bunting's player props. The Toronto Maple Leafs are coming off a rare home defeat Thursday but get a great schedule spot vs. the Detroit…

The Maple Leafs have been getting production from up and down the roster of late and not solely relying on Auston Matthews. Tonight, they get a matchup against one of the worst penalty kills in the league in the Kraken. Goals could come fast and furious. After another high-scoring game in which they lost in a shootout on Tuesday, the Toronto Maple…

The Toronto Maple Leafs and St. Louis Blues meet for the second time in the last eight days on Tuesday. The pregame narrative: William Nylander scored the overtime winner when these teams met last and we're expecting him to have another big game tonight. His linemate - Michael Bunting - also holds value to find the score sheet. Odds as of 10:51…

The Toronto Maple Leafs continue their post-holiday road trip with a date against the Arizona Coyotes. The pregame narrative: Nick Schmaltz is riding an impressive point streak, and we'll bet him to score at a reasonable price. Michael Bunting didn't get on the board in his most recent outing, but it wasn't for a lack of trying and there are two…

The Coyotes give up a ton of shots, and Toronto LW Michael Bunting has not been afraid to let them rip as of late. Considering his juicy spot on the top line and top PP unit, our free NHL picks love the value for the Over on his SOG total tonight. The Toronto Maple Leafs continue their three-game road trip with a stop in Arizona to take on the…

The Toronto Maple Leafs hit the road after the holiday break to face the St. Louis Blues. The pregame narrative: Michael Bunting is on a goal-scoring tear, which makes him an attractive bet for two different markets. Vladimir Tarasenko is surging after a somewhat slow start and we'll back him to get on the board. Odds as of 9:04 a.m. on…

The Toronto Maple Leafs will start a three-game road trip following the Christmas break and visit the St. Louis Blues who, at+155, are the longest they've been at home all season by 25 points. It's always tough to handicap the first game after a big break, but the Leafs' top line has been unstoppable and Jordan Binnington is a great matchup to…

Yes, Auston Matthews and William Nylander are the high-profile names on a Maple Leafs offense toying with opponents, especially facing struggling goalie Jordan Binnington tonight in St. Louis. However, our betting picks like a certain linemate most of all. The Toronto Maple Leafs will start a three-game road trip following the Christmas break and…

Stop me if you have heard this one before: Exiting the holiday break, the Toronto Maple Leafs are well- positioned in the NHL standings and are starting to build a resume of what looks like a Stanley Cup contender. You could have stopped me in most of the seasons under Kyle Dubas' watch, to be sure. Toronto has had a knack for dominating the…

The Toronto Maple Leafs enter the holiday break with plenty to feel good about. The team is second only to the Boston Bruins in the ultra-competitive Atlantic division, areas of perceived weakness like defence and goaltending have been strengths, and the offence is humming along as many expected. There is one crack starting to form in the…

The Toronto Maple Leafs (20-7-6) ended a two-game losing streak on Tuesday night with a big 4-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. They'll look to win back-to-back games with a win over the Philadelphia Flyers (11-15-7) in a rare Thursday afternoon game. Toronto is 7-2-1 in its last 10 games, while the Flyers are 3-5-2 during the same…

Dryden Hunt is going to get a shot with the Maple Leafs. First, though, Hunt will be given a chance to get accustomed to his new surroundings. Acquired on Monday from the Colorado Avalanche for Denis Malgin, Hunt arrived in Toronto on Tuesday night and practised on Wednesday on the fourth line with centre Pontus Holmberg and winger Joey…

Toronto Maple Leafs looking for a second straight win in the NHL Philadelphia Flyers remain toward the bottom of the Metropolitan Division If you're looking for the latest Flyers vs Maple Leafs predictions and odds, then look no further than Vegas Odds. Jump to: The Toronto Maple Leafs were excellent in their previous game at the Scotiabank Arena,…

The Buffalo Sabres, amid a seven-game losing streak, head to Toronto to take on the Maple Leafs. The pregame narrative: William Nylander looks to make it three straight games with a goal, and Michael Bunting has been thriving alongside him on Toronto's top line. We also have a plus-money parlay involving Auston Matthews and Tage Thompson. Odds as…

It sounds more like the name of a movie or a book - Waiting for Godot, Waiting for Guffman, Waiting to Begin - but for now, it remains central to this impressive, fascinating and oddly puzzling Blue Jays season. The Jays have found themselves in the standings right about where they were expected to be - among the best teams in baseball. And they've…

The season may still be relatively young, but forward Michael Carcone is having the best offensive campaign the Tucson Roadrunners have ever seen. And it's not even all that close. A year after setting Tucson's team mark for goals in a single season, Carcone has spent most of early portion of the 2022-23 schedule looking like a reinvented…

The Toronto Maple Leafs visit the Washington Capitals on Saturday. The pregame narrative: Alex Ovechkin is on a rampage in an effort tie Gordie Howe for second on the NHL's all-time goals list, and we're betting he does. Michael Bunting and T.J. Oshie are important to their respective teams' offensive attacks and are good picks to score a…

The Toronto Maple Leafs look to extend their streak without a regulation loss to 16 games. Toronto is 12-0-3 over the last 15 games with the 1.87 goals-against average the best in the league during that stretch. This is the fifth consecutive time that Toronto is favored against the Rangers at Madison Square Garden after being listed as the favorite…

The Ducks' weak penalty kill is going to be very susceptible to the Maple Leafs attack, but one point man, in particular, is getting a great price to strike. See why our NHL picks like Rasmus Sandin to make his mark tonight. The Toronto Maple Leafs have another favorable matchup tonight facing the Anaheim Ducks, who were just shut out in Ottawa…

The Toronto Maple Leafs return home for a three-game home set starting tonight vs. the Los Angles Kings, who are on the second game of their current six-game East Coast road swing. The Kings took a 4-2 win over the Buds back in October but since then, Toronto has lost just one game in regulation over a span of 18 contests. The Leafs have taken a…

Toronto's power-play unit has been minimized in recent games but it's faced some of the best penalty-killing units in all of hockey. The Kings are far from that and all signs point to Marner & Co. taking advantage - read more in our NHL picks below. The Toronto Maple Leafs return home for a three-game home set starting tonight vs. the Los Angles…

Toronto Maple Leafs at Tampa Bay Lightning: GAME# 24 Time: 7:00 pm Eastern Time Location: Amalie Arena Broadcast/Streaming: BSSUN, NHLN, SN Opponent SBNation Site: Pension Plan Puppets DraftKings Odds: Lightning -1.5 O/U 6 The Tampa Bay Lightning and the Toronto Maple Leafs haven't played since the first round of the 2022 NHL Playoffs last spring.…

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Detroit Red Wings meet at Little Caesars Arena on Monday night. The pregame narrative: Michael Bunting continues to produce on Toronto's top line, which makes him a nice value play to score a point. Lucas Raymond and David Perron are two of Detroit's best offensive contributors and are good options to find the…

The Toronto Maple Leafs are back home against the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday after winning all four games of their road trip. The pregame narrative: Logan Couture and Tomas Hertl are reliable contributors for San Jose and have good value to notch a point. For Toronto, Michael Bunting is a great player to target to find the scoresheet. Here are…

There is always some fun surrounding the NHL awards. There are some favorites and some surprises every year. This is my list of 2021-22 NHL season award predictions. The President's Trophy is a tight race between the Colorado Avalanche and the Florida Panthers. With an extra game at hand, I think Florida takes home the President's Trophy, securing…

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Arizona Coyotes face off tonight in the desert for Auston Matthews' first return against the Coyotes in over a year. Watching Matthews play in Arizona is always a treat, and definitely should be an interesting game tonight for the Leafs as they continue their tear in the midst of a long road trip. This will be the fifth…

The Toronto Maple Leafs largely took care of business after a rough western road trip. Returning home for four of its last five games, Toronto won three. That included victories over the Boston Bruins and Carolina Hurricanes. The schedule lightens up a little bit, but they will see the red-hot New Jersey Devils in two of their next five…

The Toronto Maple Leafs battle the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday. The pregame narrative: Seth Jarvis and Michael Bunting both see minutes on their respective teams' top lines and are always good bets to record a point. Additionally, Auston Matthews' goalscorer prop is set at a line we can't ignore. Here are our Maple Leafs vs. Hurricanes prop picks…

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Toronto Maple Leafs face off on Friday night. The pregame narrative: Rickard Rakell has been one of Pittsburgh's best players and we're betting on him finding the scoresheet. Alexander Kerfoot's recent promotion makes him a prime candidate to notch a point while Mitch Marner's shot prop is worth putting down on. Here are…

It'll be American Thanksgiving in a little over two weeks, and it's a key date in hockey because if you're in playoff position by that time, your odds of making the cut are roughly 75 percent. Last season, only three teams - Ducks, Jets and Golden Knights - in the top 16 of the American Thanksgiving edition of the Power Rankings missed the…

The Washington Capitals will open their season with the Toronto Maple Leafs, who spectacularly lost their first game on Wednesday. It's time to continue our ice-cold NHL betting series with a Capitals-Maple Leafs prediction and pick. The Capitals finished 44-26-12 last year and endured their fourth straight first-round exit. They were 4-9 in…

The Toronto Maple Leafs returned home after a turbulent road trip to a vulnerable Philadelphia Flyers squad. To Toronto's credit, it took care of Philadelphia, downing the Flyers 5-2 on Wednesday night. The schedule takes a tough turn, however, and we'll certainly learn more about the team over this stretch. But until then, here are the latest…

The Toronto Maple Leafs' speed dominated Game 1 versus the Tampa Bay Lightning but Jon Cooper and the Bolts have not lost back-to-back games in the postseason in two years - spanning 45 total games. Can Tampa bounce back from an embarrassing Game 1 performance? Can Toronto continue to dominate possession and get another stellar start from Jack…

The defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning are underdogs against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Round 1 of the NHL playoffs. Both teams feature high-octane offenses but we like Tampa's advantage in net and on defense in our betting picks for Game 1. The Toronto Maple Leafs have the most pressure of any team in the playoffs to get out of the first round…

The Toronto Maple Leafs kick off their three-game, four-day California road trip tonight in San Jose. The Sharks have been competitive over their last four games despite a 2-7 record to start the season while the Leafs are coming off another flat performance in a 3-1 loss to the Golden Knights. Find out if Toronto can get right in my free NHL picks…

With Sheldon Keefe shuffling his lines and books not fully adjusting their odds as a result, we can find value on the props market. Alex Kerfoot, in particular, is now skating next to Marner and Matthews and his anytime goal is available at+390. The Toronto Maple Leafs kick off their three-game, four-day California road trip tonight in San Jose.…

What do the Toronto Maple Leafs (4-3-0) and the San Jose Sharks (2-7-0) have in common? They both lost to Phil Kessel and the Vegas Golden Knights last time out.It goes without saying, but the stakes for tonight's showdown at SAP Center couldn't get any higher.On one side you have the Leafs, who've had two days to dwell on an uninspiring 3-1 defeat…

This content was produced in partnership with The Hockey News' sponsor, BetMGM. As the NHL playoffs inch ever closer, a number of teams are deserving of Stanley Cup futures consideration. Some, like the Tampa Bay Lightning (+1000), Florida Panthers (+550) and Carolina Hurricanes (+1000), are strong contenders with enticing NHL playoff odds. While…

Betting on the NHL can be tricky for someone who doesn't have experience wagering on the sport. There are 32 teams, hundreds of players and an endless amount of possible betting combinations any day there's action. A look at the NHL odds board on a busy Saturday night may feel overwhelming to those new to the space. And you could miss out on some…

As the Washington Capitals likely see one of their new netminders debut for the club against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday, they will also see a familiar and former goaltender on the other side. Ilya Samsonov will kick off his Leafs' tenure against his former Capitals on Thursday after Matt Murray got the call to open Toronto's campaign…

It's rare that a second-line forward sees his goal-scoring prop available above+350, but here we are. Denis Malgin can be had at a whopping+680 to score tonight against the Caps. Malgin also sees time on the man advantage, so the potential value is huge. The sky is falling in Toronto after last night's backbreaking loss as a heavy road favorite in…