Maple Leafs vs. Blues Prediction & Picks - Nov. 18

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The Toronto Maple Leafs (8-9-2) host the St. Louis Blues (6-9-4) at Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Maple Leafs have lost five games in a row.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is our prediction for which squad will take home the victory in Tuesday's hockey action.

During the past 10 games for the Blues, their offense has totaled 26 goals while their defense has conceded 33 (they have a 3-4-3 record in those games). In 21 power-play opportunities during that span, they have capitalized with five goals (23.8% conversion rate).

Maple Leafs vs. Blues Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer model for this game expects a final score of Maple Leafs 4, Blues 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Maple Leafs (-120)
  • Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 7.0 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Maple Leafs (-1.5)

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Maple Leafs Splits and Trends

  • The Maple Leafs are 8-9-2 overall and 2-2-4 in overtime matchups.
  • Toronto is 4-3-2 (10 points) in its nine games decided by one goal.
  • Toronto finished 1-3-0 in the four games this season when it scored two goals (registering two points).
  • The Maple Leafs have scored at least three goals 15 times, and are 7-6-2 in those games (to record 16 points).
  • In the six games when Toronto has scored a lone power-play goal, it registered five points after finishing 2-3-1.
  • In the seven games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Toronto is 1-5-1 (three points).
  • The Maple Leafs have been outshot by opponents 12 times, and went 7-4-1 (15 points).

Blues Splits and Trends

  • The Blues have a -4-4 record in overtime contests this season and a 6-9-4 overall record.
  • St. Louis has earned six points (2-1-2) in its five games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Blues scored only one goal in three games and they finished 0-2-1 in those matchups.
  • St. Louis failed to win both games this season when it scored two goals.
  • The Blues have scored three or more goals 13 times, earning 15 points from those matchups (6-4-3).
  • This season, St. Louis has recorded a lone power-play goal in seven games and registered 10 points with a record of 4-1-2.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, St. Louis is 2-5-1 (five points).
  • The Blues' opponents have had more shots in 11 games. The Blues finished 4-4-3 in those matchups (11 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Maple Leafs Rank Maple Leafs AVG Blues AVG Blues Rank
4th 3.53 Goals Scored 2.79 24th
31st 3.79 Goals Allowed 3.84 32nd
17th 27.6 Shots 25.6 27th
28th 31.2 Shots Allowed 27.7 17th
26th 16% Power Play % 22.92% 12th
19th 78.95% Penalty Kill % 70.83% 30th

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