A classic rivalry is renewed on Saturday night as the Boston Bruins battle the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The pregame narrative: Boston and Toronto enter this game with better-than-average offences and below-average defence and goaltending. With plenty of stars on both sides of the ice, I expect a higher-scoring game and a strong individual effort.
Check out my Maple Leafs predictions vs. the Bruins for the game on Nov. 8, featuring a pick for Auston Matthews.
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Bruins vs. Maple Leafs predictions
Best Bet: Matthews to score 2+ points (+162)
Matthews is heating up, and I’m looking to tail him.
The Maple Leafs captain has been very involved offensively, totalling 22 shots in his last five outings.
His increased shot volume has led to a rise in production. Matthews has a goal in each of his last three games, totalling four points during this stretch.
Plus-minus has its limitations, but Matthews’ plus-seven rating across his last three games shows that the Maple Leafs are generating plenty of offence when he’s on the ice.
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Toronto isn’t the only team struggling to keep the puck out of its net in this game, either. The Bruins are surrendering the ninth-most goals per game (3.31).
Bruins vs. Maple Leafs predictions made at 10:20 a.m. ET 11/08/2025.
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Stevie’s an avid NFL, NHL, and tennis bettor who has no problem talking himself into the underdog. His previous stops include Yahoo! Sports Canada and Toronto Metropolitan University, where he received a degree in Sport Media.