The Boston Bruins (20-16-4) will attempt to stop a four-game road losing streak when they square off against the Toronto Maple Leafs (24-13-2) on Saturday, January 4 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our pick for who will come out on top in Saturday's hockey action.
The Bruins have totaled 27 goals over their past 10 outings, while allowing 23 goals. A total of 22 power-play opportunities during that span have netted three power-play goals (13.6%). They are 5-4-1 over those contests.
Maple Leafs vs. Bruins Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projections model for this game predicts a final tally of Maple Leafs 4, Bruins 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Maple Leafs (-156)
- Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.7 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Maple Leafs (-1.5)
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Maple Leafs Splits and Trends
- The Maple Leafs have a 24-13-2 record overall, with a 3-2-5 record in games that have needed overtime.
- Toronto has 16 points (7-1-2) in the 10 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the five games this season the Maple Leafs scored only one goal, they finished 0-4-1.
- Toronto has taken four points from the eight games this season when it scored a pair of goals (2-6-0 record).
- The Maple Leafs have scored at least three goals 24 times, and are 22-1-1 in those games (to record 45 points).
- In the 15 games when Toronto has scored a single power-play goal, it picked up 21 points after finishing 10-4-1.
- When it has outshot opponents, Toronto is 10-5-0 (20 points).
- The Maple Leafs' opponents have had more shots in 23 games. The Maple Leafs went 14-7-2 in those contests (30 points).
Bruins Splits and Trends
- The Bruins have a 20-16-4 record this season and are 6-4-10 in contests that have gone to overtime.
- Boston has earned 22 points (9-3-4) in its 16 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Bruins scored just one goal in eight games and have gone 1-6-1 (three points).
- When Boston has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned nine points (3-4-3 record).
- The Bruins have earned 32 points in their 18 games with three or more goals scored.
- This season, Boston has scored a single power-play goal in 15 games has a record of 10-5-0 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Boston is 16-6-0 (32 points).
- The Bruins have been outshot by opponents 14 times this season, and earned nine points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Maple Leafs Rank | Maple Leafs AVG | Bruins AVG | Bruins Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th | 3.08 | Goals Scored | 2.58 | 29th |
| 8th | 2.74 | Goals Allowed | 3 | 15th |
| 14th | 28.7 | Shots | 27.7 | 21st |
| 22nd | 29.3 | Shots Allowed | 26.8 | 6th |
| 17th | 21.05% | Power Play % | 12.88% | 31st |
| 10th | 81.97% | Penalty Kill % | 75% | 25th |
Maple Leafs vs. Bruins Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario
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