The Ottawa Senators have a prime opportunity to play spoiler against their biggest rival, the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The pregame narrative: There’s a case to be made that this is the best-case scenario matchup for the Senators. Those expecting Ottawa to play spoiler have to like its chances in Game 1. Additionally, wagers on the over and a Tim Stutzle point round out this juicy plus-money play.
Check out my Senators Battle of Ontario Game 1 SGP picks for April 20.
Senators moneyline (+135): Those who like to bet trends will be looking to ride Ottawa early in this series.
The Senators have won five consecutive games against the Maple Leafs, winning four of those contests by two-plus goals.
Bettors who pay close attention to advanced numbers may also favour Ottawa in this series.
Toronto ranks an abysmal:
29th in Corsi percentage (47.38)
23rd in expected goals percentage (48.50)
23rd in scoring chances percentage (48.45)
Toronto benefited mightily from solid goaltending courtesy of Anthony Stolarz and Joseph Woll, but it might be a prime candidate for some regression.
NHL SGP legs
Over 5.5 goals (-110): Let’s dive further into the regression case against the Maple Leafs.
Toronto finished with the second-best save percentage in the league this season (.926), but can its goaltending duo hold up in the playoffs?
It’s fair to be skeptical. Stolarz and Woll have only combined for eight playoff appearances, leaving room for doubt that either can hold up in the postseason.
Conversely, Ottawa could be in store for some progression. The Sens had the third-worst shooting percentage in the NHL this season (7.62).
An uptick in goal output will help push Game 1 over this total.
The over on this number has cashed in each of Ottawa’s last five games and three of its last five contests against Toronto.
Stutzle to score 1+ points (-132): This is a natural extension of the first two legs.
Stutzle was Ottawa’s leading point scorer this season, finishing the campaign with 79 points.
He was especially productive against the Maple Leafs, notching a point in all three contests.
Stutzle has an impressive track record against Toronto. He has 23 points in 24 games, representing the most points he’s scored against any team.
The German forward was heating up before the playoffs, totalling seven points in his last three outings.
Senators Battle of Ontario SGP predictions made at 1:35 p.m. ET 04/19/2025.
The Battle of Ontario renews in the Stanley Cup playoffs as the Toronto Maple Leafs take on the Ottawa Senators.
The pregame narrative: Toronto won the Atlantic division, setting up a date with its provincial rival. In this Maple Leafs Battle of Ontario SGP, I’m backing the Buds to win, the over on the game total, and Matthew Knies to deliver a point.
Check out my Maple Leafs Battle of Ontario Game 1 SGP predictions for April 20.
Maple Leafs Battle of Ontario Game 1 SGP predictions
Maple Leafs moneyline (-159): Toronto struggled mightily against Ottawa this past season.
The Maple Leafs lost all three meetings to the Senators, marking five consecutive losses to the Sens. Four of those contests have been decided by two-plus goals, meaning Ottawa has managed to win convincingly.
But the playoffs are a different beast entirely, and those backing Toronto will be looking to throw all that in the past.
The Maple Leafs profile as the more well-rounded squad. Toronto ranked:
7th in goals per game (3.26)
8th in goals against per game (2.79)
2nd in team save percentage (.926)
Ottawa didn’t finish the season top 10 in any of the above categories, and doesn’t have the same high-end talent as Toronto.
Expect a statement from Auston Matthews and company in Game 1.
NHL SGP legs
Over 5.5 goals (-110): Offensive outputs typically dip in the postseason, but I expect plenty of fireworks in Game 1 of this series.
The Senators were one of the highest-scoring teams at the end of the regular season. Ottawa eclipsed this total in five consecutive games, averaging eight combined goals per outing.
Additionally, the game total has gone over this mark in three of the last five matchups between these two Ontario teams.
Toronto boasts elite offensive star power, but it also has an unproven goaltending tandem. Anthony Stolarz and Joseph Woll were excellent in the regular season, but the two have eight playoff appearances combined.
It wouldn’t be shocking if the Maple Leafs struggle to receive consistent goaltending in the playoffs.
Knies to score 1+ points (-137): If there’s going to be lots of offences, Knies will likely be playing a key part in it.
The young winger has become an integral part of Toronto’s offensive attack. He finished fifth on the Leafs with 58 points this past season and ended the campaign in fine form.
Knies has a point in five of his last eight games, including a trio of multi-point performances.
Playing on the power play with Matthews, Mitch Marner, and William Nylander certainly helps his chances of scoring a point.
Maple Leafs Battle of Ontario SGP predictions made at 1:35 p.m. ET 04/19/2025.
The Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars begin one of the most anticipated series of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Saturday night.
The pregame narrative: The two best teams in the NHL might just be meeting in the first round. Dallas and Colorado are loaded with offensive star power, and I’m betting on Matt Duchene to find the scoresheet.
Check out my Avalanche vs. Stars prop pick for Game 1 of the opening round.
Avalanche vs. Stars prop pick
Best Bet: Duchene to score 1+ points (-130)
This is a very fair line for somebody who has been Dallas’s most consistent contributor this season.
Duchene scored more points than anybody else wearing a Stars jersey this season, with 82 in 82 contests.
The veteran forward also finds himself in prime positions to produce. He centres Dallas’ top power-play unit and its second line, skating alongside Mason Marchment and the recently returned Tyler Seguin.
Duchene is in fine form ahead of this contest, too. He has a point in eight of his last 11 games and 23 of his last 29.
The benefit of betting on a player like Duchene is that he can get it done as a shooter or a playmaker. Duchene hit the 30-goal plateau for the fourth time this past season and notched a career-high 52 assists.
There should be some extra motivation from Duchene in this series, as he was drafted by the Avs and spent eight seasons with the squad.
Expect him to be one of the Stars’ leading producers in this series.
Key stat: Duchene recorded a point in all three of his outings against the Avalanche this past season.
Avalanche vs. Stars prop pick made at 11:50 a.m. ET 04/19/2025.
The Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars begin one of the most anticipated series of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Saturday night.
The pregame narrative: The two best teams in the NHL might just be meeting in the first round. Dallas and Colorado are loaded with offensive star power, and I’m betting on a pair of forwards — Matt Duchene and Jonathan Drouin — to find the scoresheet.
Check out my Avalanche vs. Stars prop picks for Game 1 of the opening round.
This is a very fair line for somebody who has been Dallas’s most consistent contributor this season.
Duchene scored more points than anybody else wearing a Stars jersey this season, with 82 in 82 contests.
The veteran forward also finds himself in prime positions to produce. He centres Dallas’ top power-play unit and its second line, skating alongside Mason Marchment and the recently returned Tyler Seguin.
Duchene is in fine form ahead of this contest, too. He has a point in eight of his last 11 games and 23 of his last 29.
The benefit of betting on a player like Duchene is that he can get it done as a shooter or a playmaker. Duchene hit the 30-goal plateau for the fourth time this past season and notched a career-high 52 assists.
There should be some extra motivation from Duchene in this series, as he was drafted by the Avs and spent eight seasons with the squad.
Expect him to be one of the Stars’ leading producers in this series.
Key stat: Duchene recorded a point in all three of his outings against the Avalanche this past season.
Quick picks
Drouin to score 1+ points (-107): Injuries limited Drouin to only 43 games, but he was very effective in limited action.
Drouin scored 37 points this season and was a highly productive member of the team’s top six, recording 25 points at even strength.
I’m especially bullish on Drouin’s outlook, though, because of his involvement on the power play. Drouin skates on the top unit alongside elite talents like Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, Valeri Nichushkin and Martin Necas.
Dallas had one of the best penalty kills in the league, but the Avs did manage a solid 23.1% power-play success rate against their first-round opponents this season.
Drouin was highly effective in his outings against the Stars this year, too. He notched five points across two games.
Avalanche vs. Stars prop picks made at 11:50 a.m. ET 04/19/2025.
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here, and the action starts with a showdown between the St. Louis Blues and Winnipeg Jets.
The pregame narrative: Those expecting goals will likely have to wait for Saturday’s second contest between the Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars. This profiles as a low-scoring contest which is why I’m fading Jordan Kyrou and backing a teased-down under.
Check out my Blues vs. Jets Game 1 predictions below.
Blues vs. Jets predictions
Best Bet: Under 4.5 goals – regular time (+125)
You can typically find longer odds for a game total this low.
For example, the under on 4.5 goals for Avalanche vs. Stars is priced at +265.
But nobody is going to confuse these two offences with Colorado and Dallas.
Winnipeg tied for third in goals per game this season (3.35), but it has a pair of key absences to begin the playoffs. Nikolaj Ehlers and Gabriel Vilardi are both out for Saturday’s matchup.
Ehlers finished third on the team with 63 points.
Vilardi was fifth with 61.
St. Louis, meanwhile, scored the third-fewest goals per game of any Western Conference playoff team (3.05).
The Blue also have the unenviable task of trying to score against Vezina Trophy favourite, Connor Hellebuyck. Hellebuyck owned an NHL-best .925 save percentage and backstopped Winnipeg to the fewest goals allowed for a second consecutive campaign.
Hellebuyck should also be extra motivated to best the man across the ice from him after Jordan Binnington led Canada past the United States of America at the 4 Nations Face-Off.
The Jets beat the Blues, 3-1, on April 7, and I expect a similar outcome in Game 1.
Key stat: Hellebuyck has allowed one goal or fewer in three of his last four starts.
Quick pick
Kyrou to not score 1+ points (-112): I’m not expecting St. Louis to score much, making this a logical extension of my first pick.
Kyrou finished second on the Blues in scoring this season with 70 points, but I don’t expect him to do much damage in Game 1.
Firstly, Kyrou isn’t on St. Louis’ top power play. He skates on the second unit, which limits his opportunities on the man advantage.
Secondly, Kyrou isn’t on the Blues’ first forward line. He’s on the second unit where he doesn’t have exposure to the team’s leading playmaker, Robert Thomas.
Kyrou struggled in his two most recent appearances against the Jets, recording zero points. Bet on another poor output from the speedy forward.
Blues vs. Jets predictions made at 10:19 a.m. ET 04/19/2025.
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here, and the action starts with a showdown between the St. Louis Blues and Winnipeg Jets.
The pregame narrative: Those expecting goals will likely have to wait for Saturday’s second contest between the Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars. This profiles as a low-scoring contest which is why I’m fading Jordan Kyrou and backing a teased-down under.
Check out my Blues vs. Jets Game 1 predictions below.
You can typically find longer odds for a game total this low.
For example, the under on 4.5 goals for Avalanche vs. Stars is priced at +265.
But nobody is going to confuse these two offences with Colorado and Dallas.
Winnipeg tied for third in goals per game this season (3.35), but it has a pair of key absences to begin the playoffs. Nikolaj Ehlers and Gabriel Vilardi are both out for Saturday’s matchup.
Ehlers finished third on the team with 63 points.
Vilardi was fifth with 61.
St. Louis, meanwhile, scored the third-fewest goals per game of any Western Conference playoff team (3.05).
The Blue also have the unenviable task of trying to score against Vezina Trophy favourite, Connor Hellebuyck. Hellebuyck owned an NHL-best .925 save percentage and backstopped Winnipeg to the fewest goals allowed for a second consecutive campaign.
Hellebuyck should also be extra motivated to best the man across the ice from him after Jordan Binnington led Canada past the United States of America at the 4 Nations Face-Off.
The Jets beat the Blues, 3-1, on April 7, and I expect a similar outcome in Game 1.
Key stat: Hellebuyck has allowed one goal or fewer in three of his last four starts.
Quick pick
Kyrou to not score 1+ points (-109): I’m not expecting St. Louis to score much, making this a logical extension of my first pick.
Kyrou finished second on the Blues in scoring this season with 70 points, but I don’t expect him to do much damage in Game 1.
Firstly, Kyrou isn’t on St. Louis’ top power play. He skates on the second unit, which limits his opportunities on the man advantage.
Secondly, Kyrou isn’t on the Blues’ first forward line. He’s on the second unit where he doesn’t have exposure to the team’s leading playmaker, Robert Thomas.
Kyrou struggled in his two most recent appearances against the Jets, recording zero points. Bet on another poor output from the speedy forward.
Blues vs. Jets predictions made at 10:19 a.m. ET 04/19/2025.
The Battle of Ontario is renewed on Sunday when the Toronto Maple Leafs host the Ottawa Senators.
The pregame narrative: Ottawa has had Toronto’s number this season, but I think the Maple Leafs win Game 1 in regulation. William Nylander has elevated to an elite goalscorer this season, and I expect him to score.
Check out my Senators vs. Maple Leafs prop picks for Game 1 of the opening round.
Toronto’s playoff shortcomings are tied to offensive ineptitude — the team has scored two or fewer goals in 13 of its last 14 postseason games — but Nylander has done his part.
In the last two seasons, he has seven goals and 13 points in 15 playoff games.
I expect the Maple Leafs’ offence to perform better as a whole this time around, and for Nylander to lead the charge.
Shutting down the Matthew Knies-Auston Matthews-Mitch Marner line will be priority No. 1 for the Senators. In theory, that should leave more opportunities for Nylander to feast.
And that’s what he’s done all season.
The Swede’s 45 goals were second only to Leon Draisaitl, and 33 of those came at even-strength.
Ottawa’s Linus Ullmark has been great down the stretch, but I seriously question his ability in the playoffs. The netminder has a 3.59 GAA and .859 SV% in 10 playoff appearances (nine starts).
Key stat: Nylander’s 125 goals over the last three seasons rank seventh in the NHL.
Quick picks
Sanderson over 2.5 shots on goal (+125): Toronto has the fourth-worst 5v5 Corsi rate in the NHL, according to Natural Stat Trick. That means it gives up a lotmore chances than it takes.
That might sound concerning, but the Leafs allow the 12th-fewest high-danger chances per 60, meaning most shots on net are low-quality and coming from the outside or at the point.
Enter Jake Sanderson, who is having a banner season.
The 22-year-old defenceman leads the team in time on ice (24:26), is third in points (57), and second in shots (195).
Sanderson has logged at least two shots in 10 straight games, clearing this line seven times.
Maple Leafs 60-minute moneyline (+100): An Ullmark implosion would go a long way in cashing this wager, but I can see the Maple Leafs winning this game in regulation even if he plays well.
For a good as Ullmark has played, Anthony Stolarz has been better.
8-0 record since March 20 (three shutouts)
1.40 GAA
.950 SV%
The Maple Leafs won six of those games in regulation and four by multiple goals. Ottawa didn’t have a single player play at a 35-goal pace this season, and I struggle to see how it will find ways to score against a netminder this hot.
And for those worried about Toronto scoring in the playoffs, don’t be.
The Leafs ranked seventh in goals per game (3.25) this season while the Sens ranked 21st (2.90). Something’s got to give, and I say it starts on Sunday.
Maple Leafs vs. Senators prop picks made at 8:35 a.m. ET 04/19/2025.
The Battle of Ontario is renewed on Sunday when the Toronto Maple Leafs host the Ottawa Senators.
The pregame narrative: Ottawa has had Toronto’s number this season, but I think the Maple Leafs win Game 1 in regulation. William Nylander has elevated to an elite goalscorer this season, and I expect him to score.
Check out my Senators vs. Maple Leafs prop picks for Game 1 of the opening round.
Toronto’s playoff shortcomings are tied to offensive ineptitude — the team has scored two or fewer goals in 13 of its last 14 postseason games — but Nylander has done his part.
In the last two seasons, he has seven goals and 13 points in 15 playoff games.
I expect the Maple Leafs’ offence to perform better as a whole this time around, and for Nylander to lead the charge.
Shutting down the Matthew Knies-Auston Matthews-Mitch Marner line will be priority No. 1 for the Senators. In theory, that should leave more opportunities for Nylander to feast.
And that’s what he’s done all season.
The Swede’s 45 goals were second only to Leon Draisaitl, and 33 of those came at even-strength.
Ottawa’s Linus Ullmark has been great down the stretch, but I seriously question his ability in the playoffs. The netminder has a 3.59 GAA and .859 SV% in 10 playoff appearances (nine starts).
Key stat: Nylander’s 125 goals over the last three seasons rank seventh in the NHL.
Quick picks
Sanderson over 2.5 shots on goal (+140): Toronto has the fourth-worst 5v5 Corsi rate in the NHL, according to Natural Stat Trick. That means it gives up a lotmore chances than it takes.
That might sound concerning, but the Leafs allow the 12th-fewest high-danger chances per 60, meaning most shots on net are low-quality and coming from the outside or at the point.
Enter Jake Sanderson, who is having a banner season.
The 22-year-old defenceman leads the team in time on ice (24:26), is third in points (57), and second in shots (195).
Sanderson has logged at least two shots in 10 straight games, clearing this line seven times.
Maple Leafs 60-minute moneyline (+107): An Ullmark implosion would go a long way in cashing this wager, but I can see the Maple Leafs winning this game in regulation even if he plays well.
For a good as Ullmark has played, Anthony Stolarz has been better.
8-0 record since March 20 (three shutouts)
1.40 GAA
.950 SV%
The Maple Leafs won six of those games in regulation and four by multiple goals. Ottawa didn’t have a single player play at a 35-goal pace this season, and I struggle to see how it will find ways to score against a netminder this hot.
And for those worried about Toronto scoring in the playoffs, don’t be.
The Leafs ranked seventh in goals per game (3.25) this season while the Sens ranked 21st (2.90). Something’s got to give, and I say it starts on Sunday.
Maple Leafs vs. Senators prop picks made at 3:02 p.m. ET 04/18/2025.
The Battle of Ontario is back, and the stakes are as high as possible.
The latest: The Atlantic Division-winning Toronto Maple Leafs have home ice against the Ottawa Senators, who are in the playoffs for the first time in the Brady Tkachuk era. Will the Maple Leafs capitalize as favourites, or can the Senators be the latest team to send them packing?
Check out our Senators vs. Maple Leafs NHL playoff betting preview and odds for the series.
Senators vs. Maple Leafs playoff preview
This rivalry was a staple in the early 2000s, when the Maple Leafs and Senators met four times in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Toronto won each matchup, but a lot has changed since then.
This current iteration of the Maple Leafs knows nothing but playoff heartbreak, with just one series win in the Core Four era.
In fact, Toronto has just one series win since it last beat Ottawa in 2004 … yikes.
The Senators have finally made the dance after a near-decade of disappointments, and now they have a chance to twist the knife against their most bitter rival.
Senators vs. Maple Leafs playoff preview: Series markets
It shouldn’t be a surprise that Toronto is favoured, even with its horrible postseason track record.
The Maple Leafs entered play on April 17 with 106 points (51-26-4), good for second place in the Eastern Conference and fourth in the league.
Ottawa, meanwhile, sits at 95 points (44-30-7) in the East’s first wild-card spot. And Toronto has the upper hand in nearly every statistical category:
Goals per game
GAA
PP%
PK%
Toronto
3.25 (seventh)
2.79 (10th)
25.0 (seventh)
78.1 (17th)
Ottawa
2.90 (21st)
2.80 (11th)
23.4 (13th)
77.9 (19th)
The Leafs are far more experienced, have better game-breakers (more on that later), and will be on home ice. All signs seem to be pointing toward a deep playoff run. But are we really going to step on that rake again?
Here are some additional markets if picking an outright winner didn’t catch your eye:
Click linked odds below to add selection to your betslip. NHL odds as of 4:30 p.m. ET on 04/17/2025.
A one-sided Battle of Ontario
Ottawa has had Toronto’s number lately, winning five straight games against its rival, all of which came in regulation.
The Maple Leafs haven’t been blown out, but they also haven’t cracked the Senators’ defence, scoring just three goals in three games against them this season.
The Senators stay scorching with a huge 4-2 win in Toronto to sweep the Battle of Ontario 🔥 pic.twitter.com/TXvHfjYRk5
That should scare Maple Leafs fans, considering the team has scored two or fewer goals in 13 of its last 14 playoff games.
You could argue this is a massive problem, or you could say Toronto is due to break out of that rut. After all, the Leafs averaged the seventh-most goals per game this season.
I wouldn’t expect this series to be a barn-burner, though.
On a 60-minute basis, the Senators rank 12th in 5-on-5 high-danger goals against (1.34) while the Maple Leafs rank seventh (1.27), according to Natural Stat Trick.
Both teams will have to get down and dirty to score some goals.
Senators vs. Maple Leafs preview: Players to watch
This series isn’t lacking starpower. Auston Matthews, Brady Tkachuk, Mitch Marner, William Nylander, Tim Stuzle, John Tavares … both teams have some studs.
But in my mind, Toronto has a clear edge. And it better, considering the Core Four eat up 53% of the Maple Leafs’ salary cap.
Marner just cracked 100 points for the first time, Nylander’s 45 goals are the second-most in the league, and Tavares is steadily producing (38 goals, 74 points) in the last year of his contract.
MITCH MARNER BECOMES THE FOURTH PLAYER IN MAPLE LEAFS HISTORY TO RECORD A 100-POINT SEASON 👏 pic.twitter.com/HfAg6eFCUV
Even Matthews, who played just 66 games in an injury-riddled “down year,” has 77 points — more than any Senator.
Stutzle leads the way for Ottawa with 76 points. No Senator hit the 30-goal mark this year, and that has to be a concern.
Tkachuk (29 goals) would have if he played more than 71 games, to be fair, and he brings a different kind of energy that will be hard for Toronto to match.
I’m curious to see how Matthew Knies factors into this matchup, as the third-year forward isn’t afraid to mix things up and play physically.
Who has the goaltending edge?
In my opinion, goaltending will be the X-factor and decide this series (bold proclamation, I know).
Toronto has been tight-lipped about its plans, but Anthony Stolarz should start every game, as long as he’s healthy and performing.
With a 2.14 GAA (third in NHL) and .926 SV% (first), that seems like a no-brainer. Stolarz also posted otherworldly numbers down the stretch to help Toronto clinch the division:
8-0 record since March 20
1.40 GAA
.950 SV%
3 shutouts
If he can stay that hot, the Leafs could win this series in five or fewer. But Stolarz has never played in the playoffs and just logged a career-high 34 starts, so it will be interesting to see how he responds to the pressure and a near-bi-nightly cadence.
Then you have Ottawa’s Linus Ulmark, who rebounded from a tough start and went on a similar heater to close out the season:
6-1 record since March 22
2.00 GAA
.928 SV%
One shutout
His season-long numbers aren’t anywhere near as impressive as Stolarz’s, though, and the Swede has some serious playoff demons (nine starts, 3.58 GAA, .887 SV%).
Senators vs. Maple Leafs: Series prediction
My pick: Maple Leafs -1.5 series handicap (+105)
My prediction has a lot to do with the goalies.
Ullmark’s playoff history is concerning, to say the least, and I am bullish on Stolarz carrying his play into the postseason.
Toronto’s netminder has been fantastic all year. In addition to owning the best SV% and third-best GAA, he’s saved the fourth-most goals above expected (25.8), according to Money Puck.
He also had this to say about the series: “It’s gonna be a bloodbath. Gonna be a little bit of war. So, we’ll be ready.”
The Maple Leafs have added a good amount of “snot”, as Brad Treliving likes to put it, to their lineup.
Brandon Tanev, Brandon Carlo and Oliver Ekman-Larsson bring size and physicality to a completely re-worked defensive corps, which has clogged the middle of the ice and limited high-danger chances.
But in the end, it will come down to who can score more, and I trust Toronto’s big guns even with their recent shortcomings.
Matthews, Nylander and Marner are all in their primes, and John Tavares has turned back the clock with a 38-goal season. Matthew Knies has become a legit game-breaker in his third season.
Ottawa doesn’t have anyone that moves the needle like that, and I can’t picture the Sens out-scoring the Leafs by committee against Stolarz.
Senators vs. Maple Leafs predictions made at 3:00 p.m. on 04/17/2025.
The pregame narrative: The magic number is one point, as the Leafs need to win or lose in overtime to lock up the division. I expect a big performance and am taking prop bets for John Tavares and Auston Matthews.
Check out my Maple Leafs prop picks vs. Sabres for April 15.
I took this pick at this exact price on Sunday, and Tavares came through, scoring a goal against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Now, the Leafs play the Sabres, a much worse defensive team than the Hurricanes.
Buffalo allows the fourth most goals (3.49) and 11th most shots (28.9) per game.
The side is expected to start James Reimer tonight. His .898 SV% is less than impressive.
Tavares is rolling ahead of the playoffs, recording a point in four straight games and in 10 of his last 12.
Key stat: The former captain has five points in two games against the Sabres this season.
Quick pick
Matthews over 3.5 shots (+100): Matthews may not be producing at the same rate as last year, but he’s had a really good campaign, nonetheless.
75 points in 65 games (31 goals)
3.91 shots per game (fourth-most in NHL)
As mentioned before, the Sabres rank in the bottom half of the league for shots against.
Matthews is accustomed to big shooting nights and doesn’t get a plus-money price on this line often. Maybe it’s because he’s fallen short in three of the past four games, but I’m willing to look past that.
Mattews recorded five shots on goal in both games against Buffalo earlier this season.
Maple Leafs vs. Sabres prop picks made at 1:15 p.m. ET 04/15/2025.
