Hurricanes vs Maple Leafs Prediction NHL Picks 3/16/24
In this article, we will formulate a Hurricanes vs Maple Leafs betting prediction for this college basketball showdown on Saturday, March 16th at Bridgestone Arena. We will take a look at:
-The Carolina Hurricanes recent form and recent player performance
-The Toronto Maple Leafs recent form and recent player performance
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between Hurricanes and Maple Leafs.
Maple Leafs Dominated the Flyers
The Maple Leafs faced off against the Philadelphia Flyers in the last game and they were able to secure the 6-2 victory. There were six different players that scored a goal for the Maple Leafs. The Maple Leafs are averaging 3.56 goals while their defense is giving up 3.12 goals per game. The offense is ranked 3rd in the league while the defense is ranked 19th in the league. William Nylander has been the top player for the Maple Leafs putting up 35 points and adding 51 assists so far this season.
Hurricanes Coming off a Shutout
The Hurricanes in the last game faced off against the Florida Panthers and they were able to secure the 4-0 victory. Frederick Andersen was in goal and he stopped all 21 of the shots that e faced. The Hurricanes are averaging 3.32 goals while their defense is giving up 2.64 goals per game. The offense is ranked 8th in the league while the defense is ranked 4th. Sebastian Aho has been the top player for the Hurricanes scoring 25 goals and adding 43 assists so far this season.
Maple Leafs vs Hurricanes Betting Prediction
The Hurricanes and Maple Leafs both found offensive success in the last game and they are both going to run up the score here. The Hurricanes are averaging 3.32 goals and the Maple Leafs are averaging 3.55 goals per game. Both of the defenses are going to really struggle to defend here, and that will be the difference as this is an easy over. Back the over to cash as one of the top plays of the day.
