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The Toronto Maple Leafs are to face the Tampa Bay Lightning in an NHL game on Saturday.
Toronto have played well lately and are coming off a five-game winning streak. They will look to add more to it to close the three-point gap with top-ranked Boston in the Eastern Conference Atlantic.
Tampa Bay did well after a few poor results at the start of the season, to move third in the Eastern Conference Atlantic with 29 points. They will look to get maximum points from the game to bolster their place in the standings.
Maple Leafs vs Lightning Odds
Maple Leafs vs Lightning Match Details
Fixture: Maple Leafs vs Lightning
Date & Time: Saturday, December 3, 2022; 7 pm ET
Venue: Amalie Arena, Tampa, FL
Maple Leafs vs Lightning Key Stats
Toronto's offense has improved its contribution to over three goals per game on average this season. The trio of John Tavares, Auston Matthews, and William Nylander have been the backbone of their attacks, with over 12 goals each.
Their defense has been instrumental in their wins as they have conceded less than three goals per game this season. They will need similar performances for the rest of the season.
Tampa Bay have had a better offensive outing and have scored over three goals per game. Multiple players have steered their offense and have helped them score more goals this season. Steven Stamkos has led from the front with 13 goals and will be an important player in the upcoming game.
The defense has failed to maintain their advantage with over three goals conceded per game. Given that goaltenders have done well with over 630 saves but still have failed to help the team as they would have liked. It shows the gaps in their defense and needs to be addressed for better returns in the coming games.
Maple Leafs vs Lightning Betting Prediction
Toronto have played well this season and comes with a 6-0 away record. Having won all their last 5 games puts them in great shape. While Tampa Bay have done well playing at home with wins in the majority of the games.
Toronto, having a better defensive and potent offense, are likely to make things difficult for the hosts. We can expect the game to stay close with Toronto covering the spread due to their better team setup.
Prediction: Take, Toronto, ML(+110)
