Toronto Maple Leafs vs Dallas Stars Prediction: Bet On Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs will take on Dallas Stars October 21 at 02:00 (UTC+3). Let’s see how the opponents are doing & what the best bet is. There are several options for you to consider!

Toronto is one of the most unhappy teams in the NHL, which for almost two decades can't overcome the barrier of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. This season, the Maple Leafs will try to break their losing streak, but they still need to get into the cup battles to do so. So far, the Canadiens have played with mixed success in their regular season debut, although the calendar has provided them with not the most powerful opponents. In games against Montreal and Arizona, Sheldon Keefe's men unexpectedly lost 3-4 and 2-4, respectively, but still managed to cope with Washington and Ottawa, 3-2 each. One more home game and a 4-match road trip to the West awaits the Blue-Whites.

Dallas jumped into a playoff spot at the end of last year's regular season, but still lost to Calgary in overtime in Game 7 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals, ending their quest for the trophy. Such an outcome of the season could hardly be called a failure for the Stars, but Rick Bowness is no longer in his position as head coach and was replaced by Peter DeBoer. Under the guidance of the new specialist the Texas team looked mediocre in friendly games but the situation has changed since the start of the official games. In the first three meetings the Greens defeated Nashville 4-1 and 5-1 and then Winnipeg 4-1 making their way to the top of the West.

Dallas started the current regular championship wonderfully, winning all three games with a total score of 13-3, but the opponents were far from the most powerful teams in the league, but now Peter DeBoer's men have their first real test. So far Toronto has had mixed success, but their opponents have been modest, and they will go into the game against the Stars with a more solid mindset, which should help them score two points. In the last nine face-to-face encounters the Maple Leafs have won, so now we should bet on Toronto's win for 1.86.

We should not expect high scoring activity from the upcoming confrontation. In the last five head-to-head encounters, Toronto and Dallas have combined for only 26 goals (5.20 goals per game average), which is pretty mediocre by NHL standards. Given that, we would say that Total Under (6.5) pucks at odds near 1.80 would be optimal. If we talk about the possible heroes of the match, it is worth looking at Auston Matthews, who became the best sniper in the league at the end of the last regular season, and his goal in the upcoming game is estimated at 1.80.

Our prediction: Toronto will win for 1.86 at Bet365.

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