Washington Capitals vs Toronto Maple Leafs 04/14/2022 Picks, Predictions and Preview

Washington Capitals vs Toronto Maple Leafs 04/14/2022 – The Washington Capitals and Toronto Maple Leafs are all set to clash from the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario. With a 41-22-10 record on the season, the Capitals are seated fourth in the Metropolitan Division. The Maple Leafs have clichéd their playoff position and are second in the Atlantic Division with a 47-20-6 record. The Maple Leafs are all set to be a tough opponent in their division play. The NHL betting lines are in favor of the Maple Leafs to win this game and cover the spread.

Washington Capitals vs Toronto Maple Leafs 04/14/2022

When: Thursday, April 14, 7:00 PM ET

Where: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario

TV: ESPN+

Stream: NHL.TV

Washington Capitals vs Toronto Maple Leafs 04/14/2022 Betting Odds:

Team	PUCKLINE	TOTAL	ML
Washington Capitals	+1.5 (-244)	6.5 o (-115)	+106
Toronto Maple Leafs	-1.5 (+192)	6.5 u (-105)	-130

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Washington Capitals

The Capitals will enter this game riding a four-game winning streak. Washington is behind the Penguins and they are trying their best to get to the top. Alexander Ovechkin is the lead scorer with 85 points. John Carlson is the other notable player in assists with 50. Washington is trailing the Penguins and is ahead of the Islanders. The Capitals need to get past the Penguins and they managed to win five of their last four games on the season.  

Players to watch: A. Ovechkin LW (G 46, 26 39, 36 85), E. Kuznetsov C (G 23, 26 49, 36 72), J. Carlson D (G 14, 26 50, 36 64).

Toronto Maple Leafs

The Maple Leafs are coming into this game after dropping their last game against Buffalo Sabres. Toronto scored two goals and gave up five against the Sabres. Auston Matthews is the bright spot for the Maple Leafs with 99 points and 58 goals. When it comes to passing the puck, Mitch Marner is the leader with 59. The Maple Leafs are trailing the Panthers and they need to focus on their postseason performance against their opponents.

Players to watch: A. Matthews C (G 58, 26 41, 36 99), M. Marner RW (G 31, 26 59, 36 90), W. Nylander C (G 28, 26 41, 36 69).

Washington Capitals vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Predictions

Trends

Capitals

The total has gone OVER in 14 of Washington’s last 17 games.
Washington are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games.
Washington are 8-4 SU in their last 12 games against Toronto.
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Washington’s last 7 games on the road.
Washington are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto.

Maple Leafs

The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto’s last 8 games.
Toronto are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto’s last 5 games against Washington.
Toronto are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games at home.
Toronto are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Washington.

Capitals vs Maple Leafs Betting Picks

Toronto is strong and they are playing this game at home. The Maple Leafs are scoring 3.79 per game and the Capitals are scoring 3.34. The NHL betting odds tonight are in favor of the Maple Leafs to win and cover.

Score Prediction: Capitals 5, Maple Leafs 4.