Maple Leafs vs. Lightning Free Pick
TAMPA, FL (The Spread) – The Maple Leafs are heading to the postseason for the first time in nine years and will look to build some momentum with a victory tonight against the Lightning.
ODDS: According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Lightning are -107 money line favorites over the Maple Leafs, who are -101 on the ML. The over/under total is currently sitting at 6 goals.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Lightning opened as -110 money line favorites but their odds have been bet down to -107, while the Maple Leafs’ odds have gone from +102 up to -101. Toronto enters play with a 25-15-5 overall record while Tampa Bay is 17-24-4.
PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers that have currently been placed on this game, 79% of bettors favor the Maple Leafs. This information is subject to change, however, so click on the link provided for the most updated public betting stats.
NHL FREE PICK: Take Toronto. According to latest NHL trends, the Maple Leafs are 5-1 in their last six games against the Lightning, who are 2-8 in their last 10 games versus the Northeast. Tampa is also 0-4 in its last four Wednesday games, 0-5 in its last five games versus a team with a winning record, and 8-20 in its last 28 games overall. The Leafs, meanwhile, are 7-3 in their last 10 games playing on three or more days rest and 13-4 in their last 17 games versus a team with a losing record.
WEDNESDAY NHL FREE PICK: TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS -107
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